First Annual International Student Leadership Conference                           

March 14-16, 2005
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

On March 14, 2005, 1000 students, educators and leadership professionals from over 36 countries will gather in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to open "Women as Global Leaders: Educating the Next Generation." Zayed University will host this landmark three-day leadership conference, which will focus on leadership education and the roles of women as leaders in their respective countries.

The conference format will include presentations by prominent world leaders and personalities, opportunities for participants to interact with these leaders, as well as papers, simulations and workshops. Pre- and post-conference activities will introduce delegates to the rich culture and surroundings of the Emirates. While student participation is limited to female students, faculty mentors and professionals of both genders are invited, with parallel and interactive sessions planned for all participants. All sessions will be in English.

Founded in 1998 and named in honor of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan, and with campuses in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Zayed University offers an international style education to Emirati women. Its educational program has become a model for higher education in the region. Graduates from Zayed University are prepared to assume leadership roles in their families, the country and the region, thereby shaping the future of the Middle East and its relationship to the rest of the world.

We invite you to join us for what promises to be a truly unforgettable experience.