Eighth IRENA Youth Forum
📖 About the Forum
The IRENA Youth Forum 2026 will mark the eighth edition of the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) flagship platform for youth empowerment, intergenerational dialogue, and renewable energy innovation.
Theme:
“Youth Innovation and Digital Solutions: From AI to Access in Renewable Energy”
This year’s Forum will explore how young people are leveraging artificial intelligence, digitalization, and new business models to expand access to renewable energy worldwide. The event will bring together:
- Youth leaders
- Policymakers
- Industry representatives
- Partners
The goal is to co-create solutions for a just and inclusive energy transition.
📅 Opportunity Details
- Date Published: September 16, 2025
- Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
- Category: Training, Entrepreneurs
- Opportunity Location: United Arab Emirates
- Sponsor Organisation: International Renewable Energy Agency
🎁 Benefits
Selected participants will:
- Gain direct exposure to the global renewable energy policy arena.
- Network with high-level decision-makers, innovators, and peers from across the world.
- Co-develop the Youth Forum Outcome Statement, which will be presented at the Seventeenth IRENA Assembly.
- Access opportunities to join IRENA’s broader youth initiatives, including:
- The NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator
- The Energy Transition Education Network
✅ Eligibility Criteria
The Forum is open to young people aged 18-35 who are:
- Actively engaged in renewable energy, sustainability, innovation, or related fields.
- Leading or contributing to projects, startups, research, or advocacy initiatives that advance the energy transition.
- Motivated to collaborate with peers and partners to scale impact globally.
📝 Application Process
To apply, visit the official application website:
Apply for IRENA's Eighth Youth Forum
⏳ Application Deadline
September 30, 2025
🔗 Additional Information
For more details about the Forum, visit:
IRENA Youth Forum 2026 Details
- Gain direct exposure to the global renewable energy policy arena.
- Network with high-level decision makers, innovators, and peers from across the world.
- Co-develop the Youth Forum Outcome Statement, presented at the Seventeenth IRENA Assembly.
- Access opportunities to join IRENA’s broader youth initiatives, including the NewGen Renewable Energy Accelerator and the Energy Transition Education Network.
