Andy Griffin Andy Griffin
Youth

Event Agenda

FROM 24TH – 28TH, NOV 2025

Andy Griffin UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
Andy Griffin CENTRAL STUDIO HOTEL SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
A. CNR GEORGE ST & QUAY ST (803-813 GEORGE ST), SYDNEY NSW 2000, AUSTRALIA
Andy Griffin

TRAINERS OF
YOUTH LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATION
SYDNEY 2025

Andy Griffin

ANDY GRIFFIN

TRAINER
GRIFFIT FOUNDER

Muhammad Ahmad

MUHAMMAD AHMAD

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
GLOBAL BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM

Ganna Pogrebna

GANNA POGREBNA

TRAINER
WINNER: TECHWOMEN100 UK

Jamie Van Leeuwen

JAMIE VAN LEEUWEN

TRAINER
FOUNDER ABSOLUTELY AI

Kamran Zafar

KAMRAN ZAFAR

DIRECTOR
GLOBAL BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM

Dr Patricia Jenkings

DR PATRICIA JENKINGS

SPEAKER
PRESIDENT UNITED NATIONS
ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA

Lauren Soderberg

LAUREN SODERBERG

TRAINER
OLYMPIC COACH

Major General Tim Ford

FARAH YOUSAF

SPEAKER
LIFE COACH

Major General Tim Ford

MAJOR GENERAL TIM FORD

SPEAKER
FORMER CHIEF MILITARY ADVISER

Mr Arif Anis

MR. ARIF ANIS

TRAINER
BRITISH PROFESSIONAL COACH

Fibha

FIBHA FRAMEEN

TRAINER
Human Rights Specialist

DAY 1

24th NOVEMBER, 2025
3:00 PM | CHECK IN
  • Delegates Arrival
  • Accommodation Check-in
  • Merchandise Distribution

CENTRAL STUDIO HOTEL SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

A. CNR GEORGE ST & QUAY ST (803-813 GEORGE ST), SYDNEY NSW 2000, AUSTRALIA

ANDY GRIFFIN

TRAINER

Jamie Van Leeuwen
  • GRIFFIT FOUNDER
  • EXECUTIVE COACH
    SPEAKER

DAY 2

25th NOVEMBER, 2025

Trainer Of the day

ANDY GRIFFIN

DRESS CODE | GBS SHIRT

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | DELEGATES ARRIVAL AND SETTLING IN
  • Registration and merchandise distribution
  • Networking and informal introductions
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM | WELCOME CEREMONY
  • Orientation of Global Business Symposium
  • Keynote Speech by Mr. Muhammad AhmadEexcutive Director - Global Business Symposium
  • Introduction to the Trainer of the Day – Andy Griffin
  • Ice-breaking activities and group engagement
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM | COFFEE BREAK
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | SESSION 1: ENERGY MANAGEMENT FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE
  • The Four Energy Dimensions – Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Energy
  • Energy Assessment Activity – Personal energy audit and reflection
  • Strategic Energy Optimization – Practical tools for energy renewal
  • Wrap-up & Takeaways – Personal energy action plan
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | DELEGATES ARRIVAL AND SETTLING IN
  • Registration and merchandise distribution
  • Networking and informal introductions
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | LUNCH BREAK
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | SESSION 2: LEADERSHIP UNDER PRESSURE
  • Explore high-pressure leadership challenges and the science behind
    decision-making
  • Master clarity, communication, and team stability under stress
  • Apply insights through real-world scenarios and actionable takeaways
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | SESSION 3: STRESS MANAGEMENT & BURNOUT PREVENTION
  • Gain insights into stress vs. burnout and the science of the stress cycle
  • Learn evidence-based strategies for relief and long-term resilience
  • Build a personal stress management toolkit and action plan for prevention
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM | AFTERNOON TEA
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM | SESSION 4: STRATEGIC GOAL ACHIEVEMENT
  • Bridge the gap between intention and action with clarity
  • Design purposeful goals using habits and accountability systems
  • Overcome challenges and commit to a 90-day success plan
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM | CLOSING REMARKS & CERTIFICATE DISTRIBUTION
  • Summary of the day’s learning
  • Group photo and networking

PROFESSOR GANNA POGREBNA

TRAINER

Jamie Van Leeuwen
  • KEYNOTE SPEAKER | AUTHOR | HOST
  • PROFESSOR | BEHAVIORAL DATA SCIENCE PIONEER
  • LEAD, BEHAVIORAL DATA SCIENCE AT TURING
  • WINNER: TECHWOMEN100 UK

JAMIE VAN LEEUWEN

TRAINER

Jamie Van Leeuwen
  • FOUNDER ABSOLUTELY AI
  • APAC AI ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
  • PUBLIC SPEAKER – TED & SXSW

DAY 3

26th NOVEMBER, 2025

Trainer Of the day

PROFESSOR GANNA POGREBNA
& JAMIE VAN LEEUWEN

DRESS CODE | CULTURAL

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | DELEGATES ARRIVAL AND SETTLING IN
  • Registration & networking
  • Welcome refreshments
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | OPENING CEREMONY
  • Orientation of Global Business Symposium
  • Keynote speech by Mr. kamran ZafarDirector - Global Business Symposium
  • Introduction to Trainer: Professor Ganna Pogrebna
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM | SESSION 1: SWIPE, SCROLL, LEAD -ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITHGENERATIVE AI AND AI AGENTS
  • Trainer: Professor Ganna Pogrebna
  • How GenAI and AI agents reshape startup ecosystems
  • Recognising cognitive traps in digital entrepreneurship
  • Building ventures that balance innovation with ethics
  • Strategies for psychologically aware and resilient ventures
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | COFFEE BREAK
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | SESSION 2: ETHICAL LEADERSHIP WITH ALGORITHMS – THE LEADERSHIP TEST AI CAN'T PASS
  • Trainer: Professor Ganna Pogrebna
  • Leading ethically in algorithm-driven environments
  • Recognising when AI obscures accountability
  • Balancing trust and oversight in automated systems
  • Frameworks for responsible, human-centered leadership
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | LUNCH BREAK
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | LUNCH BREAK

Introduction to Trainer

Jamie Van Leeuwen

2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | SESSION 3: OPPORTUNITIES, ETHICS, AND THE NEXT GENERATION OF CREATIVE LEADERS
  • How AI transforms creative industries and storytelling
  • Using technology to amplify diverse voices
  • Ethics, transparency, and cultural sensitivity in creative leadership
  • Building authentic, values-driven innovation
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM | COFFEE BREAK
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | KEYNOTE SPEECH
  • Speech by Dr. Patricia Jenkings-President of the United Nations Association
    of Australia and Director at the UNAA National Board.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | GROUP PHOTOS & CLOSING REMARKS
  • Summary of key takeaways

MRS. LAUREN SODERBERG

TRAINER

Jamie Van Leeuwen
  • OLYMPIC COACH | CEO AND CONSULTANT
  • ATHLETE | COACH DEVELOPER
  • GENDER ADVOCATE
  • WINNER: TECHWOMEN100 UK

MR. ARIF ANIS

TRAINER

Jamie Van Leeuwen
  • BRITISH PROFESSIONAL COACH
  • MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
  • LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXPERT AND SELF-HELP AUTHOR

DAY 4

27th NOVEMBER, 2025

Trainer Of the day

MR. ARIF ANIS &
MRS. LAUREN SODERBERG

DRESS CODE | FORMAL

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | DELEGATES ARRIVAL AND SETTLING IN
  • Opening speech by Fibha frameen Community Development Professional & Human Rights Specialist
  • Keynote speech by Farah Yousaf Life Coach
  • Introduction to the Trainer: Mr. Arif Anis
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM | SESSION 1: INTERACTIVE DIALOGUE & CASE REFLECTIONS
  • Joint discussion on leadership and innovation in the AI era
  • Case reflections from participants
  • Q&A and collaborative insights
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | COFFEE BREAK
  • Trainer: Professor Ganna Pogrebna
  • How GenAI and AI agents reshape startup ecosystems
  • Recognising cognitive traps in digital entrepreneurship
  • Building ventures that balance innovation with ethics
  • Strategies for psychologically aware and resilient ventures
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | COFFEE BREAK

Introduction to Trainer

MRS. LAUREN SODERBERG

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | SESSION 2: PUBLIC SPEAKING AND PERSONAL BRANDING FOR YOUTH LEADER
  • Learning to craft narratives that influence and inspire others
  • Developing confident on-stage and online presence
  • Understanding how to build a leadership brand with authenticity
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | LUNCH BREAK
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM | SESSION 3: CAREERS IN THE AGE OF AUTOMATION
  • Navigating career paths reshaped by AI systems
  • Understanding future job markets and required skills
  • Preparing for leadership roles in digital industries
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM | COFFEE BREAK
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM | STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
  • Session by Major General Tim Ford (Retired) Lead for the Peace and Security
    Pillar Team at UNAA and former Chief Military Adviser in the UN Department
    of Peacekeeping Operations.
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM | DELEGATES PROJECT PRESENTATION
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM | CLOSING CEREMONY
  • Closing Remarks
  • Award Distribution
  • Certificate Distribution
  • Summary of Key takeways
  • Group Photos

DAY 5

28th NOVEMBER, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | BREAKFAST
10:00 AM - ONWARDS | DELEGATES CHECK-OUT (THOSE WITH ACCOMMODATION)