The AUC Symposium
With the theme of Regional Partnerships for Peace
Symposium's Theme
Symposium's Theme
Symposium's Theme
The 2025 AUC Symposium, themed Regional Partnerships for Peace, emphasizes fostering cross-border collaboration to support local peacebuilding initiatives in the MENA region. This year’s event aspires to broaden its scope and impact by engaging universities, academic presses, non-profit entities, and other leading organizations across the MENA region. With a focus on a “Doing, Not Just Discussing” approach, the Symposium highlights individuals and groups actively leading impactful initiatives.
The 2025 AUC Symposium, themed Regional Partnerships for Peace, emphasizes fostering cross-border collaboration to support local peacebuilding initiatives in the MENA region. This year’s event aspires to broaden its scope and impact by engaging universities, academic presses, non-profit entities, and other leading organizations across the MENA region. With a focus on a “Doing, Not Just Discussing” approach, the Symposium highlights individuals and groups actively leading impactful initiatives.



The AUC Symposium Competitions
The AUC Symposium Competitions
Debate Invitational Competition
The debates will be a cornerstone of this year’s event, providing a platform for dynamic discussions on topics centered around Regional Partnerships for Peace. Led by the Intellect & Debating Society in Jordan, this initiative marks our first step in fostering regional collaboration through thoughtful dialogue and exchange of ideas.

Teams Invited
10 Teams
Debate Invitational Competition
The debates will be a cornerstone of this year’s event, providing a platform for dynamic discussions on topics centered around Regional Partnerships for Peace. Led by the Intellect & Debating Society in Jordan, this initiative marks our first step in fostering regional collaboration through thoughtful dialogue and exchange of ideas.
Teams Invited
10 Teams
Debate Invitational Competition
The debates will be a cornerstone of this year’s event, providing a platform for dynamic discussions on topics centered around Regional Partnerships for Peace. Led by the Intellect & Debating Society in Jordan, this initiative marks our first step in fostering regional collaboration through thoughtful dialogue and exchange of ideas.

Teams Invited
10 Teams
Game Development Competition
The game development competition will highlight games as a unique medium to promote Regional Partnerships for Peace. This competition challenges participants to create immersive experiences that foster empathy, collaboration, and understanding, showcasing the power of interactive media to inspire meaningful connections across the region.

Games Submitted
In Progress…
Game Development Competition
The game development competition will highlight games as a unique medium to promote Regional Partnerships for Peace. This competition challenges participants to create immersive experiences that foster empathy, collaboration, and understanding, showcasing the power of interactive media to inspire meaningful connections across the region.
Games Submitted
In Progress…
Game Development Competition
The game development competition will highlight games as a unique medium to promote Regional Partnerships for Peace. This competition challenges participants to create immersive experiences that foster empathy, collaboration, and understanding, showcasing the power of interactive media to inspire meaningful connections across the region.

Games Submitted
In Progress…
Short Film Competition
The short film competition invites participants to bring the theme of Regional Partnerships for Peace to life through the lens of storytelling and visual art. Aspiring filmmakers are encouraged to craft compelling narratives that highlight collaboration, and shared aspirations across the region. By leveraging the emotional power of film, this competition aims to inspire dialogue, bridge cultural divides, and creatively express and promote peace and unity.

Films Submitted
In Progress…
Short Film Competition
The short film competition invites participants to bring the theme of Regional Partnerships for Peace to life through the lens of storytelling and visual art. Aspiring filmmakers are encouraged to craft compelling narratives that highlight collaboration, and shared aspirations across the region. By leveraging the emotional power of film, this competition aims to inspire dialogue, bridge cultural divides, and creatively express and promote peace and unity.
Films Submitted
In Progress…
Short Film Competition
The short film competition invites participants to bring the theme of Regional Partnerships for Peace to life through the lens of storytelling and visual art. Aspiring filmmakers are encouraged to craft compelling narratives that highlight collaboration, and shared aspirations across the region. By leveraging the emotional power of film, this competition aims to inspire dialogue, bridge cultural divides, and creatively express and promote peace and unity.

Films Submitted
In Progress…
Student Leader Summit
We empower student governments through roundtable discussions addressing key challenges like election participation, impactful legislation, and leadership development. Guided by former student leaders, these sessions foster experience-sharing and best practices. The symposium also facilitates networking and collaboration, building a strong, forward-thinking SG community.

Number of Participating Universities
15 Universities
Student Leader Summit
We empower student governments through roundtable discussions addressing key challenges like election participation, impactful legislation, and leadership development. Guided by former student leaders, these sessions foster experience-sharing and best practices. The symposium also facilitates networking and collaboration, building a strong, forward-thinking SG community.
Number of Participating Universities
15 Universities
Student Leader Summit
We empower student governments through roundtable discussions addressing key challenges like election participation, impactful legislation, and leadership development. Guided by former student leaders, these sessions foster experience-sharing and best practices. The symposium also facilitates networking and collaboration, building a strong, forward-thinking SG community.

Number of Participating Universities
15 Universities
Conferences and Panels
Academic Panels
Academic Panels
Explore groundbreaking research and share innovative ideas to address pressing regional and global challenges.




Art Exhibition
Art Exhibition
Express your vision for change through creative works that inspire dialogue and foster understanding.
Academic Panels
Express your vision for change through creative works that inspire dialogue and foster understanding.




Art Exhibition
Express your vision for change through creative works that inspire dialogue and foster understanding.
Meet the Minds Behind The AUC Symposium
Meet the Minds Behind The AUC Symposium
Discover the talented individuals who bring the AUC Symposium to life, each dedicated to pushing the boundaries and connecting ideas
Discover the talented individuals who bring the AUC Symposium to life, each dedicated to pushing the boundaries and connecting ideas
Meet the Minds Behind The AUC Symposium

Abdulaziz Al-Haidary
President

Abdulaziz Al-Haidary
President

Abdulaziz Al-Haidary
President

Hana Gad
Vice-President

Hana Gad
Vice-President

Hana Gad
Vice-President

Khadeejah Iraqi
Content Director

Khadeejah Iraqi
Content Director

Khadeejah Iraqi
Content Director

Yahya Hammoudeh
PR Director

Yahya Hammoudeh
PR Director

Yahya Hammoudeh
PR Director
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Event Details
With an event this stacked, you cannot miss it! Check out the event details below and don't forget to sign up!
June 3rd & 4th 2025
2 days of competitions
and conferences
Accommodation
Coverage
full coverage of
meals and housing will be provided to external guests
AUC New Cairo
One of the most prestegious
campuses in egypt
Event Details
With an event this stacked, you cannot miss it! Check out the event details below and don't forget to sign up!
June 3rd & 4th 2025
June 3rd & 4th 2025
2 days of competitions
and conferences
Accommodation
and meals Coverage
Accommodation
and meals Coverage
Full coverage of
meals and housing will be provided to external guests
AUC New Cairo Campus
AUC New Cairo
One of the most prestegious
campuses in egypt