Nextgen Career Fest Bridges Talent And Opportunity In Youth-Driven Career Event

With a bold vision of 'Zero Youth Unemployment', Pupilar launched NextGen Career Fest as a flagship initiative to unify the UAE's youth talent ecosystem - bringing together students, jobseekers, startups, mentors, entrepreneurs, employers, educators, and government partners under one future-forward platform. Under the leadership of its founders, this youth-led movement represents a long-term commitment to transforming how the region approaches youth employment, upskilling, and opportunity access.

On May 31, NextGen Career Fest brought together over 1,250 registered youth from 60+ nationalities and 149 universities (64 local and 85 international) in a dynamic one-day event at in5 Tech, Dubai Internet City, a leading government-backed innovation hub under Tecom Group. With 500+ attendees and 70 companies in its ecosystem - including 18 exhibitors actively hiring, 16+ industry mentors, 19 partners, and 14 youth-led startups - NextGen served as a pivotal platform connecting emerging talent with employers, educators, and innovators.

The event's significance was elevated by the presence of VVIP guests, including Saeed Al Nofeli, vice president of in5, and Mahir Julfar, executive vice president of Venue Services Management at Dubai World Trade Centre. They were joined by more than 60 distinguished VIPs representing government-linked entities, education regulators, and national youth programs, underscoring NextGen's strong alignment with the UAE's D33 Vision and its commitment to fostering local talent and driving innovation.

The success stories emerging from the Pupilar community further highlight the event's impact. Many young participants have progressed from students to confident professionals, with some even returning as employers - hiring the next generation of talent at NextGen and closing the loop on a powerful cycle of empowerment and growth.

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