"I'm very glad that Samsung was able to collaborate with this program." - Leo Al-Hassan🥳

The vibrant pictures from the Quantum Leap Career Fair 2025 are proof of an electrifying event, buzzing with opportunity and connection.

𝘼𝙈𝘼𝙕𝙄𝙉𝙂!😍 That’s the word many of our guests used to describe Quantum Leap Career Fair 2025, which we held on Tuesday, April 22, at the British Council.

One of the things that no one tells you is that no matter how good you made your bed yesterday, when tomorrow comes, you’ve got to make your bed again.

And so it is with event production.

We’ve had recorded success with Quantum Leap Career, beginning from the first installment in 2015. So, one would think that such remarkable success would make producing #QLCF25 a walk in the park.

But not quite. We were tested at every turn…it took every ounce of skill and grit to bring this brilliant experience to life. I kid you not.

So the joy you see in the pictures is completely heartfelt.

I mean…how can I explain that X(Twitter) unexpectedly suspended SFAN’s official account without warning, putting the account on permanent read-only in the middle of ticket sales, less than 3 weeks before my big day? We appealed. But they’ve yet to resolve it.

As if that wasn’t enough, we had the dreaded speaker and employer cancellation! But despite all the trials and tribulations, with thanks to God, I’m happy to report that we scaled through, even beyond the expectations of many guests🤩

We’ve been getting lots of notifications with very nice messages and compliments. Here are some of them:

Emmanuel Charles Quist, Executive Director of QCUBED & Right-2-Books:

“Thank you guys for the 2025 SFAN Quantum Leap Career Fair on AI—what an inspiring experience! It was truly empowering to hear from leading AI experts who passionately encouraged young minds to embrace the new normal: Artificial Intelligence. The future is here, and it’s filled with opportunities for those ready to learn, adapt, and lead.”

Bright Boateng, Plant Medicine Research Devotee:

“[I was] first in the room, first to witness the future unfold. At 8:30 AM, I walked into the British Council, Accra—the first participant to arrive. The room was quiet, the energy still gathering. But I knew something big was about to happen.

And I was right!

It wasn’t just a career fair—it was a glimpse into tomorrow. From riveting conversations on the future of work to deep dives into the rise of AI and how to remain relevant, the event was power-packed with insights. Panelists pulled no punches—sharing truths about the evolving job landscape and what it really takes to thrive in this new era.

To the amazing team at SFAN and the brilliant panelists—thank you for sparking something powerful.”

YTV, a youth-focused media platform in Accra:

“Today, the @sfanonline Quantum Leap Career Fair took place at the British Council, which was supported by @samsungghana. We had an eye-opening experience chatting about AI, proof of skill, and the future of work.”

Girls Education Initiative of Ghana, a social enterprise providing academic and financial support to girls:

“A huge thank you to SFAN, the organizers of Quantum Leap Career Fair 2025, for creating a space where young people can dream, showcase, and connect with opportunities that push them forward.”

Leti Arts, an award-winning animation and gaming studio in Accra:

“Leaping into the Future with SFAN! We had an amazing time at the Quantum Leap Career Fair-connecting, learning, and exploring the future of AI across industries, especially in gaming! Big ups to @sfanonline for creating such an impactful space for innovation and career growth.”

Remarkable prizes were won as well!

We initially planned to give out GH¢ 10,000 in cash and prizes, but the infectious enthusiasm of our guests inspired us to elevate the excitement even further.

So we gave the three winning teams of the Proof of Skills Competition GH¢ 17,355 —2,500 Cedis in cash (already disbursed) and GH¢ 14,855 in prizes. Please check the rubric under the competition section of the #QLCF25 agenda for details of specific prizes won.

We couldn’t have done all this without the support of our strategic partner, Samsung, our speakers, the vendors that showed up, and electrified participants. Thanks to Linzy Joy for her hard work in hosting, Andy Mensah for donating to the event, Emmanuel Mbansi from PWI for the incredible efforts, Erin Porche for jumping on the PoS judge panel, and my foot soldiers, who worked very hard as well (Delight, Justice, Lucie, & Esther). Honorary mention goes to my girls, Ashley and Pipi; board of advisory member Tracy Kyei, and my former creative director, Tosin. Thanks to the British Council for allowing us to use the beautiful facility again this year. It’s always a community effort. And I’m thankful.

This event will be evergreen in my memory. And I should also tell you that hosting an event a day after an Easter holiday could mean 30% more work😆 Just saying.

Anyway, please take note of the following:

⏳Other Vital Details Worth Highlighting

1. The HD images are now accessible here. Feel free to tag @sfanonline.

2. The video recap of the insightful panels will be available from next week. They’ll be linked to the various panels on the QLCF25 webpage. Bookmark it: sfanonline.org/events/qlcf

3. We’re going to the drawing board for Global Student Entrepreneurship Week 2025. The theme is already decided. Believe me, this year’s edition will raise the dyke! Contact us if you want to get involved (info@sfanonline.org).

4. Our International Scholarships DB now has over 140 listings. It’s still free to access. Share it with your network: sfanonline.org/international-scholarships

5. Please follow our social media handles @sfanonline on any platform you see us.

That’s all I’ve got for you this time.

Thanks for reading.

P.S. If you know how I can reclaim my X account, please reach out🙏🏿

Best,

Tom-Chris