Agenda - Tunisian American Young Professionals

The Retreat Organizing Committee is a dynamic group composed of local leaders and members from Atlanta, as well as dedicated participants from TAYP’s national and other chapters. Together, this passionate team is working hard to create an unforgettable retreat experience. We are incredibly excited to welcome everyone to Atlanta, the birthplace of TAYP and a hub for vibrant Tunisian-American connections. Volunteers entirely organize this retreat, and we are deeply grateful for their dedication, time, and commitment to fostering community and collaboration. If you are interested in volunteering and joining the organizing committee, we warmly encourage you to reach out to the chair and be part of this meaningful effort.

 

 

Retreat Team

Speakers & Featured Participants

Wassim Belarbi

radio host and producer at Express FM

Don't Miss a Thing Preliminary Event Program

2025 TAYP Retreat - Atlanta

in collaboration with the World Alliance of Tunisian Talents (WATT)

Date: April 18 - April 20, 2025
Location: Callaway Gardens
2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: TBD
Tours Options: Delta and Jimmy Carter Center
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: TBD
Meet and Greet - outdoor area in front of meeting room
7:30 PM to 11:00 PM
Location: Callaway Gardens
Informal Gathering
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Arrival and Registration
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Warm Welcome by Atlanta TAYP Hosts, Mahmoud Hachicha and Hatem Sellami
Icebreaker Activities
10:00 AM to 10:30 AM Welcome Remarks and TAYP Overview presented by Zied Mhirsi, TAYP President
Special remarks by Ambassador Hanene Tajouri Bessassi
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Session 1 – Diaspora support to entrepreneurship ecosystem in Tunisia
Moderated by Wassim Ben Larbi, Express FM
11:30 AM to 11:45 AM Transition/Coffee Break
11:45 AM to 12:45 PM Session 2 – Hear from sector experts in education on how to leverage technology and partnerships to foster knowledge
Moderated by Wassim Ben Larbi, Express FM
12:45 PM to 1:00 PM TAYP Tunisian American Award of the Year
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Lunch Break & Marketplace featuring Tunisian American Businesses
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Session 3 – Staying connected to Tunisia across generations
3:30 PM to 3:45 PM Transition/Coffee Break
3:45 PM to 5:00 PM Session 4 – TEDx style session featuring partnership programs and inspiring professional careers
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM Award Ceremony & Group Photo
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM Mentoring session for students and young professionals seeking career advice
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Free Time
7:30 PM to 11:00 PM Gala Dinner with Entertainment
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Free / Group activities: Golf, Fishing, Ziplining, and Biking