​​​​The 2025 Humanitarian Leadership Conference, held in partnership with the Center for Humanitarian Leadership. It took place from April 8-9, 2025 in Doha, Qatar.

The Day 1 Plenary Session featured a keynote presentation from Dr Tammam Aloudat, CEO of The New Humanitarian.

Watch Dr Tammam Aloudat’s keynote presentation:

 


Next was a plenary panel chaired by Mary Ana McGlasson, CHL Director, which explored the evolving landscape of humanitarian leadership amidst a multipolar world. The discussion highlighted the need for a reimagined humanitarian system that challenges old power structures and embraces new partnerships.  

Panellists:

  • Sisira Madurapperuma, Director, Preparedness and Climate Action, Asian Disaster Preparedness Center

  • Aiham Al Sukhni, Head, International Relations Section, Qatar Red Crescent

  • Themrise Khan, Independent author and researcher

  • Gopinath Payaril,Founder, The Blue Yonder 

Watch the Plenary Panel "Transformational Leadership in a Multipolar":

 


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