Are you ready to attend a fully-funded youth forum in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates? We invite youth from all over the world to apply for the eighth edition of the IRENA Youth Forum 2026. The forum will be held from 8 to 10 January 2026 at the IRENA Assembly Headquarters. This international youth forum is a platform for young people to engage and contribute their ideas and solutions to the energy transition. It is organized annually by the International Renewable Energy Agency ( IRENA ). The theme of the IRENA Youth Forum 2026 is " Youth Innovation and Digital Solutions: From Artificial Intelligence to Access to Renewable Energy ." For more details on the benefits and requirements, please see below.
Details about the 8th IRENA Youth Forum 2026
- Host country : United Arab Emirates
- Forum location : Abu Dhabi
- Dates : January 8-10, 2026
- Benefits : Fully Funded
- Deadline: September 30, 2025
Key Features of the IRENA Youth Forum
- There is no application fee.
- 35 participants will be selected by the forum.
- No IELTS
- Complete care
Feature
The theme of the IRENA Forum 2026 is “Youth Innovation and Digital Solutions: From AI to Access to Renewable Energy.”
What is the IRENA Youth Forum?
- A platform where young people will strengthen their networks by interacting with global thought leaders, government representatives, and experts from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
- A platform for dialogue and collaboration between youth and global stakeholders in the energy sector.
- An opportunity for young people to share their ideas, visions, and solutions to accelerate the transition to renewable energy.
- A means of connecting young people with decision-makers, experts, and other influencers in the field.
- The forum also includes workshops, open dialogues, and interactive sessions. IRENA Youth Forum delegates are expected to attend and participate in:
- High-level plenary sessions
- Expert discussions and roundtables
- Workshops and seminars
- Interactive activities
- Youth circles
- High-level bilateral meetings
Benefits for participants
Upon selection, successful participants will receive:
- travel tickets
- stay
- Meals
Who can apply?
The forum is open to all citizens. We encourage youth, representatives of Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and all other developing countries to apply.
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Eligibility criteria
- Young people between the ages of 16 and 35 can apply.
- IELTS certificate is not required.
- You must apply online.
Application process
Submit your application and join the next generation of decision-makers. The official website link is below.