Friday, April 24, 2026
| 2:00 – 4:00 PM | Curated Tours Across the DMV Explore key institutions with fellow TAYPers World Bank · IMF · Georgetown University (examples) |
| 5:30 – 7:30 PM | Welcome Reception & Meet-and-Greet Kick off the retreat and connect with participants Turf Valley Resort |
Saturday, April 25, 2026
| 8:00 – 9:00 AM | Arrival & Registration Coffee served Waterford Ballroom |
| 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Welcome by TAYP Maryland Interactive icebreakers & community kickoff |
| 10:00 – 10:30 AM | Opening & Keynote TAYP vision and retreat overview Featuring Zied Mhirsi + Guest of Honor (TBC) |
| 10:30 – 11:30 AM | Session 1: Tunisian Trailblazers in the U.S. Journeys to the top — breaking barriers across industries Samia Msadek · Nour Rawafi · Sonia Dridi |
| 11:30 – 11:45 AM | Knowledge Capsule U.S.–Tunisia academic partnerships Jeffrey Hamerlinck, University of Wyoming |
| 11:45 – 12:45 PM | Session 2: From Tunis to Silicon Valley Funding journeys and scaling globally Mohamed Khalfallah · Haroun · Eymen Errais · Khalid Dridi · Lamia Megdiche |
| 12:45 – 1:45 PM | Lunch |
| 1:45 – 2:15 PM | Fireside Café Investing in talent and building innovation in Tunisia Nizar Yaiche |
| 2:15 – 3:15 PM | Session 3: AI Smackdown — Hype, Hope, or Hazard? High-energy debate format Khaled Koubaa · Rafiq Gharbi · (TBC speakers) |
| 3:15 – 3:30 PM | Coffee Break |
| 3:30 – 4:45 PM | Session 4: Breakout Labs Health · Education · Mentorship Interactive small-group discussions |
| 4:45 – 5:15 PM | Group Photo |
| 5:30 – 7:00 PM | Film Screening & Cultural Moment “Les Bâtisseurs” + Happy Hour |
| 7:30 – 11:00 PM | Gala Dinner & Celebration Live DJ – Sahara Club |
Sunday, April 26, 2026
| 9:00 – 11:00 AM | TAYP Sports & Wellness Activities Soccer · Jogging · Informal networking |
| 11:00 AM | Check-Out & Departure Optional visit to Washington, DC |