The activities of the Tawasul 2026 Forum officially commenced on Saturday at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre at the Dead Sea, under the patronage of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II.
The forum features parallel discussion sessions with speakers from across Jordan.
Tawasul is a national dialogue forum organized annually by the Crown Prince Foundation, aimed at creating an interactive platform for exchanging ideas and perspectives on national issues that reflect the realities and aspirations of Jordanian youth and society.
The forum goes beyond analyzing various issues and challenges with the participation of public, private, and civil society institutions. It also serves as a dynamic platform and a channel for public and youth voices. Throughout the year, the Crown Prince Foundation monitors the most prominent public discussions, national trends, and initiatives, which are then addressed during Tawasul through professional panel discussions with decision-makers and specialists, providing participants with greater clarity and perspective to contribute more effectively to shaping future directions.
Tawasul seeks to foster positivity and optimism while emphasizing the importance of constructive dialogue and networking as essential tools for empowering all segments of society to participate actively in decision-making, reinforcing the values of democracy and responsible citizenship, and helping shape a more informed and engaged public opinion.
The forum also aims to strengthen trust and cooperation between the public, youth, and relevant institutions, focusing on building consensus around key goals that support Jordan’s development and progress, all within an informal environment characterized by transparency, neutrality, and diversity of perspectives.
Tawasul is built around several objectives, including promoting dialogue, participation, public responsibility, exploring opportunities, building bridges, and leveraging innovation.
The 2026 edition aims to examine global transformations in depth, connect them to the local context, and assess Jordan’s position within these changes in a way that supports youth pathways and aspirations. In its fourth edition, the forum explores tomorrow’s opportunities as the result of interacting systems and policies operating simultaneously, using dialogue, coordination, and integrated efforts as the foundation for reshaping reality in an era defined by change.
The forum focuses on analyzing transformations at the intersection of economics and technology, and their impact on work patterns and income, alongside societal shifts and the evolving roles of institutions, within a regional and international context that is reshaping priorities and redefining progress in alignment with national directions.
According to the agenda reviewed by Al Mamlaka, registration and reception began at 8:00 AM and continued until 9:00 AM, followed by a welcoming address and an inspirational speech by Oday Al-Salameen, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Crown Prince Foundation, titled: “The Future Belongs to Those Who Dare to Begin.”
The opening session began at 9:30 AM, focusing on Jordan’s opportunities in emerging technology sectors.
Following the opening session, parallel discussions cover topics including media messaging in the digital age, the gig economy and multiple income sources, lifestyles in a changing world, Jordan’s strategic and technological depth, and a participatory dialogue with youth on the next ten years.
A panel discussion later in the day examines how artificial intelligence is redefining productivity across different sectors.
The forum concludes around 3:00 PM with a closing session on the future of Jordan’s sports industry, followed by the final segment.
Source: Al Mamlaka
