TAKminds

This moment was written before everything changed. Today, it means more. @TakreemAmerica 2026 reminds us: unity is a choice. This Easter, we choose hope. Sunday | 8:30 PM | LBCI Watch here: youtu.be/AMmef_fcJVA?si…

In a time where the world feels both bigger and smaller at the same time, Tiffany’s words remind us that our stories matter. They’re not just about preserving culture they’re about shaping how we’re seen, how we connect, and how we lead. The Arab diaspora carries these narratives across borders, influencing innovation, creativity, and change everywhere they go. It’s a reminder that our heritage is not just a memory of the past, it’s a tool to impact the future. #TAKminds #ArabVoices #GlobalImpact #CultureAndIdentity #StoriesThatMatter

How do global policies ripple through the most vital systems—energy, water, and food? In this thought-provoking one-on-one at TAKminds Washington, Prof. Rabi Mohtar (AUB) joins Dr. Walid Alami to unpack the cascading impact of policy shifts on essential resources. Full sessions now available on our YouTube channel. #TAKminds2025 #Sustainability #EnergyWaterFood #ArabThoughtLeadership #PolicyAndImpact #TAKREEM

How is AI reshaping cybersecurity—and why does it matter to you? In this one-on-one exchange, digital strategist Andrea Makhlouf sits down with Tiffany Saade, AI security researcher at Stanford, to unpack the hidden risks and urgent questions at the intersection of technology, policy, and digital defense. Full session available now on our YouTube channel! #TAKminds2025 #cybersecurity #AIethics #techpolicy #digitalfuture

We’re living through a once-in-a-generation shift — AI is reshaping everything, but are our systems keeping up? At “The Talent Paradox: Tackling the Skills Gap in the Age of AI”, panelists explored how education, government, and youth must adapt in real-time. From earning $100K at 20 to designing public systems without scripts or textbooks — the future belongs to those who build it. Full discussion on the TAKminds website and YouTube channel! #AITransformation #FutureOfWork #DigitalSkills #EdTech #TalentGap #AIInEducation #YouthEmpowerment #TechForGood #PublicSectorInnovation #FutureReady

Moments that sparked thought, challenged norms, and brought powerful voices to the table. From AI and diplomacy to human rights and entrepreneurship — TAKminds Washington was a day of ideas in motion. Full sessions are available to watch on our YouTube channel! #takminds #takminds2025

The 2025 blackout that hit Spain, Portugal, and France exposed the cracks in Europe’s energy system, and therefore gave us a few hard learned but necessary lessons that should not be ignored by any country #Blackout2025 #EnergyCrisis #SmartGrids #EUenergy

At TAKminds, we are proud to bring together trailblazers like Fadel, whose groundbreaking work in wireless technology is transforming how we connect with the world. His journey embodies our mission to empower Arab and Arab diaspora changemakers to push boundaries, spark innovation, and build a resilient future. Watch his inspiring insights and join the conversation as we explore how daring to enter the unknown leads to the greatest breakthroughs. You can watch Fadel’s insights as part of an expert panel titled “What it Takes to Become A Successful Entrepreneur” on the TAKminds website. @fadeladib #FadelAdib #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #TechForGood #Changemakers

In a world reshaped by algorithms and uncertainty, fear is natural—but not final. We stand at the edge of something vast. Some freeze. Some flee. But others work. Learn. Create. We are not helpless in the face of the storm. This future is not written by machines. It’s written by those who show up—with open minds, steady hands, and a refusal to be replaced. Let’s meet the unknown not with fear, but with will. Let’s write what comes next. . #aiandhumanity #writingthefuture #aianxiety #hopeoverfear #digitalage #creatorsvsalgorithms #resistreplacement #humanintelligence #workwithpurpose #futureisnow

U.S. courts have ruled that Google illegally holds monopolies in both online search and digital advertising — a landmark decision that could reshape the internet as we know it. Could this mark the beginning of the end for Big Tech’s dominance? #GoogleAntitrust #BigTech #DigitalMonopoly #TechNews #Antitrust #AdTech

TAKminds 2025 brought together bold ideas, sharp minds, and real conversations that matter. To all the speakers, panelists, and attendees—thank you for making this forum a space of insight, energy, and connection. As in every year, we will be posting the full panels and discussions on our website for anyone to view freely, so stay tuned for that! #leadership #futureofwork #ai #entrepreneurship #sustainability #takminds

Today’s forum explored how political decisions, cultural influence, and tech advancements are reshaping industries, creating new markets, and redefining the way businesses grow. These event offered attendees insight to the shifting cultural, political and business landscape in a world where influence is the ultimate currency.

Our final panel of the day discussed how we can shape policy through collective action. The powerful conversation discussed how we can make a direct impact on the world around us by coming together and advocating for a more equitable world.

We’re at the Phillips Collection in Washington DC discussing how the intersection of geopolitics, business, and technology is shaping new opportunities and challenges.