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Youth Speak Forum 2026 will take place on Friday, 29 May 2026, at the Vienna International Centre (Internationales Zentrum Wien), bringing together young people, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and international organisations for a full day dedicated to innovation, dialogue, and sustainable development.
Powered by AIESEC and organised in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the forum will run from 9:20 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna, Wagramer Straße 5.
The event forms part of the global YouthSpeak initiative, a platform designed to empower the world’s largest generation of young people. With more than 1.8 billion people under the age of 30 worldwide, YouthSpeak aims to provide space for youth voices to shape discussions around the future of society and the economy while turning ideas into tangible action.
The Vienna edition will focus on Sustainable Development Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, examining how entrepreneurship, industrial transformation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable growth can create new opportunities for the next generation.
Throughout the day, participants will attend keynote talks, interactive workshops, and panel discussions featuring young founders, entrepreneurs, and development experts. Sessions will include an introductory AI workshop for beginners, insights from UNIDO representatives, and conversations on how emerging technologies and innovative thinking can drive inclusive industrial development.
Youth Speak Forum 2026 is designed as a space where dialogue leads to action. Delegates will be encouraged to challenge perspectives, share ideas, and co-create solutions alongside experts and decision-makers. Networking opportunities throughout the program will connect students, young professionals, and emerging leaders with corporate stakeholders and practitioners working in global development.
Beyond the stage program, the forum offers a platform for meaningful exchange and collaboration, enabling participants to expand their networks and explore how new opportunities can emerge from cross-sector dialogue.
Registration for the event is available online for free.
