The 2025 Humanitarian Leadership Conference, held in partnership with the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies, 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.
"It is high time for us to use our negotiation power, our local knowledge, and our collective strength to shape the future of disaster response and resilience within our own communities."
Dr Sisira Madurapperuma, Director, Preparedness and Climate Action, Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
Next was a discussion panel chaired by Associate Professor 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:
- Dr Sisira Madurapperuma, Director, Preparedness and Climate Action, Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
- Dr Aiham Al Sukhni, Head, International Relations Section, Qatar Red Crescent
- Themrise Khan, Independent author and researcher
- Gopinath Payaril, Founder, The Blue Yonder
Watch the discussion panel: Transformational Leadership in a Multipolar World
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2025 HLC Session Summary: Transformational Leadership in a Multipolar World
