We cannot wait for the day after in Palestine. The time to act is now.

Join us at the Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel from 30th April - 1st May and play your part in this game-changing conference

This 2-day Conference focuses on the urgent and dire humanitarian needs in Gaza, and on the underlying structures and foundations for economic reconstruction and development in Palestine.

It will amplify the efforts of local, Islamic and global leaders working to alleviate suffering and bring hope to the depths of despair.

Speakers confirmed so far include:

  • Dr. Wael Zaqout, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation of the State of Palestine

  • Iyad Joudeh, Executive Chairman of the Palestine Investment Fund (PIF)

  • Stefan Emblad, World Bank Country Director, West Bank and Gaza

  • Omar Razzaz, Former Prime Minister of Jordan

  • Shireen Shelleh, Executive Director, Palestine Emerging

  • Taha Ayhan, President of the Islamic Cooperation Youth Forum

  • Dr. Omar Lattouf, Chair, Gaza Health Initiative

  • Azem Bishara, CEO of Massader Palestine

  • Sean Carroll, CEO of Anera, the largest private NGO working today across Gaza to bring food, medicine, aid and humanitarian supplies

FAQs

  • The aim of the first day is to consolidate support for Palestine and focus it in practical directions that support Palestinians on the ground, in particular to increase the scale and efficiency of humanitarian relief to Gaza and the financing of major reconstruction across Gaza, including strengthening Palestinian businesses through increased trade and investment.

    The aim of the second day is to accelerate actions through the signing of agreements and Memoranda of Understandings between organisations that support Palestine so support is intensified and better co-ordinated, bringing better outcomes for Palestinians through state, strategic and philanthropic help.

  • Anera. The largest American NGO operating in the West Bank and Gaza, Anera works closely with local institutions, such as schools, universities, health facilities, cooperatives, municipalities, grassroots communities, and charitable associations to deliver humanitarian aid and economic programs.

    ICYF. ICYF envisions empowered youth across the OIC region actualizing their full potential for the sustainable development of their communities, nations, and the world, driven by the Islamic values of cooperation, excellence and unity.

    Palestine Emerging. Powered by a diverse coalition of Palestinian private sector leaders and technical organisations, international experts and global policy makers, working closely with the Palestinian government. Palestine Emerging’s aim is to build on existing strengths and foster new opportunities to accelerate and substantiate economic recovery.

  • We’d love to hear from you and include your projects and work — please email the organising committee: leen@anera.org

  • All available funding is going toward Gaza relief and reconstruction and so invitees are expected to pay their own travel and accommodation expenses. However, there is no charge for coming to the conference.

  • The Conrad Hotel Bosphorus, Istanbul.

    Address: Cihannüma, Saray Cd No:5, 34353 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye

  • Registration is by invitation only. If you’ve been invited, you will have received a link to the registration form.

  • Please direct any further questions to leen@anera.org

  • Click here for an exclusive link with Conrad Hotel for our group