Eight objectives guide every session, panel and partnership.
Leadership & enterprise
Empower youths with leadership and entrepreneurial skills.
Innovation & collaboration
Promote innovation, creativity, and collaboration among young people.
Civic participation
Encourage active civic participation and responsible leadership.
Growth pathways
Connect youths with opportunities for growth and development.
Mentorship & networks
Provide mentorship and networking opportunities.
Strategic partnerships
Foster strategic partnerships for youth advancement.
Social impact
Inspire social impact and community transformation.
Economic empowerment
Encourage economic empowerment among young people.
Target audience
The summit is expected to attract a diverse audience of 3,000 participants, including:
- Students from tertiary institutions
- Young entrepreneurs and startups
- Youth leaders and associations
- Government representatives
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Development partners
- Industry professionals
- Creatives and innovators
- Community stakeholders
- Media representatives
Expected outcomes
Participants will gain practical knowledge, build valuable networks, access mentorship and opportunities, and develop innovative ideas — becoming better positioned for leadership, entrepreneurship and social impact.
- Practical knowledge participants can apply immediately
- Valuable networks across government, industry and civil society
- Mentorship and follow-on opportunities
- Sharper, more investable ideas
- Stronger positioning for leadership, entrepreneurship and social impact
- Access to scholarships, exchange programmes and employment leads
- Clearer entrepreneurship pathways and grant access for youth agro-preneurs