What does it mean to be "The New Generation of Sensemakers"?

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The annual VMU Alumni Day discussion brings together our international graduates, students, and the entire VMU community to tackle the most important questions facing young professionals today.

This year, we ask: What does it mean to be "The New Generation of Sensemakers"?

Under this theme, we will explore practical and profound ways that VMU alumni and students are learning to build resilience, navigate a changing world, and actively create meaning in their personal and professional journeys.

This discussion is designed specifically for those grappling with:

  • The stress and uncertainty of life after university.
  • The challenge of translating big ideas into tangible projects.
  • Feelings of burnout or being lost when expectations don't match reality.

If any of this resonates, join us on Friday, November 14, from 16:00 to 17:30, both online via Microsoft Teams and onsite at the VMU Senate Hall (S. Daukanto g. 28, Kaunas). Whether you plan to join us online or in person, please register here to take part in this inspiring conversation.

Meet the Speaker: Azzam Ahmad

Azzam Ahmad is a Jordanian–Bahraini lawyer and researcher who holds a Master’s degree in International Business Law (2021) from Vytautas Magnus University. He currently serves as the Head of the Legal Department at two international companies – Euro Workforce and Smart Choice.

Azzam is also a PhD candidate at Vilnius University, specializing in commercial and arbitration law, and recently completed a fellowship as a Visiting Researcher at VMU. At present, he is serving on a diplomatic mission with the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in South Africa.

Topic: “Building a Career Between Systems and Realities”

In his talk, Azzam explores what it truly means to build a career in law while navigating between different legal systems and realities.

“From academia to practice, from the Gulf to Europe and Africa, I share a journey built not on luck, but on persistence and adaptation,” says Azzam. “In times when opportunities were scarce, I learned that nothing moves unless you knock on the door yourself. Crossing borders and legal traditions taught me that real success in law isn’t about comfort or theory – it’s about resilience, growth, and learning to belong wherever life takes you.”