Announcement

Istanbul, Türkiye — February 2026 — Youth Break the Boundaries successfully hosted Istanbul Youth Summit (IYS) 2026, an international leadership program that gathered delegates from many countries. Moreover, the event created a collaborative learning space to strengthen participants’ global perspectives and leadership capacity.

The program took place on 9–12 February 2026 at Golden City Tulip Hotel Avenue, located in Istanbul. Throughout the summit, participants attended inspiring sessions, leadership discussions, and cultural exchanges with international experts from various strategic sectors.

One of the featured speakers was Mohamed M. Bahgat, Founder and CEO of SeGa Group. He delivered a session titled “Empowering Youth Leaders to Drive Sustainable Change for a Brighter Future.” The theme highlighted the importance of youth leadership in creating sustainable change through learning innovation and talent development.

Professional Background and Global Experience

Mohamed Bahgat is widely recognized as an expert in talent development, coaching, and learning experience design, with more than 25 years of experience in informal education. In addition, for over two decades, he has provided training, consulting, and human capital development for regional and international organizations.

In 2014, he founded SeGa Group as a research-based social enterprise with the mission “Develop Human Developers.” The organization focuses on the Active Deep Learner Experience approach in modern learning development. Therefore, his contributions have created significant impact in education and professional training sectors.

Besides being a practitioner, Bahgat is also an author of several books, including FIRST Framework, Manager as a Coach, and Introduction to Gamification for Learner Experience. Furthermore, he has contributed to international research publications related to learning innovation and technology integration.

International Contributions and Certifications

Bahgat’s international career reflects strong influence in the global learning community. He joined the global facilitation team of the Association for Talent Development (ATD) in 2014. Subsequently, in 2016, he served as Chairman of the ATD Middle East Conference in Dubai.

Moreover, he was a global board member of the Association of Coaches and Coach Training Organizations (ACTO). He has also been a speaker at major international conferences, including the ATD International Conference and Learning Experience Design Conference.

Notably, Bahgat is the only professional in the Middle East certified by NASAGA in educational game design. In addition, he is a certified facilitator from Thiagi Group USA, a leading approach in interactive and game-based training strategies.

Session: Learning Innovation and Youth Leadership

During his session, Bahgat emphasized that the future of leadership depends on the quality of learning experiences. He explained that traditional learning approaches are no longer sufficient to address modern global challenges. Therefore, innovation in learning design becomes essential.

He introduced the FIRST-ADLX Framework, an approach that places learners at the center of the educational process. According to him, this method increases engagement, deep understanding, and long-term competency impact.

Additionally, he discussed how technology, including artificial intelligence, can be applied ethically in education. Consequently, participants understood that digital transformation must remain human-centered.

Message for Young Generations

Bahgat highlighted that young people have great opportunities to become future leaders if they develop relevant skills. However, these skills are not limited to academic knowledge. Collaboration, creativity, and adaptability are equally important.

Furthermore, he emphasized the importance of international exposure in building global perspectives. Therefore, programs like Istanbul Youth Summit provide strategic platforms to expand professional networks and career readiness.

His message encouraged participants to realize that continuous learning and impactful leadership can help them become real agents of change.

Conclusion

Mohamed Bahgat’s participation in Istanbul Youth Summit 2026 provided new perspectives on the connection between education, innovation, and youth leadership. Through his extensive professional experience, participants gained practical insights into talent development in the global era.

The program organized by Youth Break the Boundaries demonstrated that international collaboration and learning innovation can progress together. Ultimately, the future of global leadership will be shaped by young generations who continue to learn and grow.