What you can expect
- Be part of insightful discussions and engage with experts on topics ranging from education reform, societal development, eco-system regeneration to technological advancements in various domains, designed to make the planet flourish and life thrive.
- Get exposure to practical tools, resources and methodologies applicable to real-world challenges.
- Benefit from networking opportunities and connect with like-minded individuals and groups committed to thrivable development.
- Experience empowerment as you gain the confidence and knowledge to initiate impactful projects within your sphere of influence.
Upcoming Workshop
| THRIVE Project Themes | Innovative Approaches to Flourishing: Poverty, Hunger Eradication, and Thriving Societal Development |
| UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | SDG1 – No Poverty SDG2 – No Hunger SDG3 – Good Health & Well-being SDG4 – Quality Education |
| Location | Warrar Room, The Precinct Level 2, 315 Brunswick Street Fortitude Valley, Brisbane 4006 Queensland, Australia |
| Date | Friday 8th August 2025 |
| Registration | 14:30 UTC+10 |
| Duration | 15:00 – 19:30 UTC+10 |
| Mode | Hybrid (In-person & Online) |
| Expected Attendance | In-person: 30 Online: 50 |
| Who Should Attend | Professionals, educators, researchers, community leaders, students, and sustainability enthusiasts looking to make a meaningful impact. |
| Key Features | Live expert sessions, interactive discussions, brainstorming group activity, networking opportunities, and actionable takeaways. |
| What to Expect | Learn, Engage & THRIVE. |
Line-up of Guest Speakers
Dr. Muhammad Amjad Saqib
Sitara-a-Imtiaz, Hilal-a-Imtiaz
Introducing our first guest, Dr Amjad Saqib, founder and Chairman of Akhuwat, the world’s largest interest-free microfinance programme, which has helped more than 3.5 million low-income families in Pakistan to date. He is the Executive Director of Fountain House – a 500-bed indoor & outdoor patient treatment and rehabilitation institute for individuals with mental health challenges.
He is the Vice Chairman of the Punjab Educational Endowment Fund and Chairman Pakistan Educational Endowment Fund, a recent initiative taken by the Prime Minister of Pakistan. His areas of expertise include governance, poverty alleviation, microfinance and rural development. Dr Saqib has received worldwide recognition, including the “Ramon Magsaysay Award 2021”, popularly known as “Asia’s Nobel Prize”, for his remarkable achievements in restoring human dignity to Pakistan’s most vulnerable communities. He is the author of ten books and an acclaimed speaker who has spoken at UN, Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge and many other prestigious institutions throughout the world. He is among those few Pakistanis who have been nominated for the “Nobel Peace Award”.
Sessions
There will be three sessions, each up to 40 minutes long,delivered by VIP Guests. We have created each session around a selected theme. Our workshops will explore unique topics that are essential for a thrivable future.
| Session | What it involves | Time (UTC+10) |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | Guest & Participants arrive at venue | 14:30 – 14:55 (25 min) |
| Welcome & Introduction | The host welcomes the Participants & introduces the Keynote Speaker | 15:00 – 15:05 (5 min) |
| Keynote Speaker | Keynote Speaker session & introducing the Guest Speakers | 15:05 – 15:20 (15 min) |
| Sponsor Recognition | Sponsorship promotion | 15:20 – 15:30 (10 min) |
| Session 1 | Guest Speaker 1 delivers the Session | 15:30 – 16:10 (40 min) |
| Tea Break | Take a break! | 16:10 – 16:20 (10 min) |
| Session 2 | Guest Speaker 2 delivers the Session | 16:20 – 17:00 (40 min) |
| Tea Break | Take a break! | 17:00 – 17:10 (10 min) |
| Session 3 | Guest Speaker 3 delivers the session | 17:10 – 17:50 (40 min) |
| Brainstorming Group Activity | Brainstorming activity in groups; Guest Speakers to support group discussions | 17:50 – 18:20 (30 min) |
| Workshop Concludes | Host thanks all stakeholders | 18:20 – 18:25 (5 min) |
| Networking Session | Networking / creating professional connections | 18:25 – 19:25 (60 min) |
There is no sustainable entity in an unsustainable world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the format of the event?
A: The event is hybrid in nature and online participants will join via Zoom.
Q: Who are the participants?
A: People from all over the world with a passion for creating a thrivable future. We promote these workshops to our 24,000+ social media followers.
Q: Which topics/sessions are available to attend?
A: Each edition of the workshop will be based on different THRIVE Project themes and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Q: How many participants usually attend your events? What is the typical demographic, geography, etc. of participants?
A: This depends on the place and topic of each workshop. We aim for a manageable and engaged cohort of participants. Participants are worldwide, bringing a shared interest in sustainability, a desire to learn, and a focus on actionable guidance toward a thrivable future.Q: If a workshop has multiple sessions, do I need to attend all?
Q: If a workshop has multiple sessions, do I need to attend all?
A: While attendance in all sessions is entirely your choice, we highly encourage you to join us for the complete workshop experience. Each session is thoughtfully designed, offering a holistic and in-depth understanding of the topic. By attending a full workshop, you’ll gain valuable insights, engage more deeply with the content, and maximise your learning outcomes. So, don’t miss out on making the most of it! Moreover, you might look to benefit yourself by engaging in ‘brainstorming session’ followed by ‘networking session’ which takes place soon after the sessions are delivered.
Q: What’s next?
A: Here at THRIVE, we would like to thank you for taking the time to read over this guide. If you are interested in sharing your expertise, please click on the link below.
Workshop Sponsorship Opportunities
THRIVE Project is pleased to invite you to collaborate as a Sponsor for the upcoming ‘Flourishing Workshop’ Series. During this edition of the workshop named “Societal Development, Education & Poverty Alleviation” we will hold engaging sessions designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and practical learning and discover actionable strategies for a Thrivable future.
Our goal is to empower society to move beyond mere ‘survival’ towards thrivability.
Sponsors aligned to community health, social equity, education tools & product innovation, cultural & heritage initiatives, or First Nations partnerships are ideal collaborators, finding opportunities to align their brand with long-term impact and holistic transformation.
By becoming a sponsor, your organisation will be aligned with:
- Purposeful Branding
- Promote awareness: Products and services
- Product Innovation & Technological advancements
- Targeted Visibility: pre-event promotions, live sessions, digital handles, post-event visibility
- Credible Association with a growing international movement focused on systemic change and measurable impact
- Flexible Collaboration: we’re open to tailoring engagement ideas that align with your purpose and our core themes
Terms & Conditions
THRIVE Project requires all sponsors to feature and promote products and services related to health & wellness, nutrition, education, and any solutions to eradicate hunger and poverty alleviation. THRIVE Project reserves the right to reject OR remove any non-relevant and falsified information provided by the applicant without obligation to justify. Any product and services that do not align with the event theme and purpose will be denied for any opportunity for promotion.
Applying for the event sponsorship is subject to review by THRIVE Project. Acceptance of interest OR approval of application does not mean that applicant’s products and services are endorsed by THRIVE Project. The approved sponsor shall not state, or imply such approvals as endorsement, before, during or after the event.
THRIVE Project has the rights to review any or all applications received for sponsorship and to its discretion approve applications that are consistent with the event’s theme, purpose, requirements and policies.
Workshop Sponsorship
THRIVE Project has scoped opportunities for its partners/sponsors, which means more visibility and promotion. We promote our event to a strong 24,000+ social media followers. We are open to discussing ideas that may meet your requirements.
For a detailed discussion please contact us at:
- Email to sponsor: [email protected]
- To Partner email at: [email protected]