World Youth Fest 2026

Participating in the World Youth Festival 2023 has been an enriching and transformative experience for me. I am honored to be part of such a prestigious event that celebrates innovation, excellence, and youth leadership on a global platform. The World Youth Festival is an incredible opportunity for young individuals of all nationalities. The recognition I received after presenting the best business idea at the World Youth Festival in Kuala Lumpur was a particularly proud moment, highlighting my commitment to contributing innovative solutions to the global community.

— Dr. Malvika Chawla, India

Participating in the World Youth Festival in Malaysia was a remarkable experience that I will cherish forever. As a medical student from Indonesia, I had the unique opportunity to engage with peers from diverse backgrounds, including Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan, India, Iran, Mozambique, Gambia, and the list goes on.

— Farhan Sakundirasta, Indonesia

The event was a melting pot of ideas, where creativity and innovation were the currencies of communication. It was not just a competition but a celebration of youthful exuberance and a shared commitment to building a better future through technology. As we engaged in various activities designed to develop our potential to respond to global challenges, I felt a profound sense of connection with my peers, despite our diverse backgrounds.

— Marvin Dos Santos, Mozambique

The World Youth Festival wasn't just bout the competition, but also about the connections I made. Aside from the fantastic team of organizers, mentors who offered ongoing guidance, The judges, a panel of successful business leaders, were incredibly encouraging, who brought lots of valuable feedbacks and insights; The summit fostered a real sense of community, a network of young go-getters all striving to turn their dreams into reality.

— Nooshin Pourkamali, Iran

One of the most exciting aspects of WYF is its global reach, attracting participants from diverse backgrounds who showcase their innovative business ideas. As we know, young people are instrumental in driving innovation and addressing global challenges. By providing a platform for these young entrepreneurs to share their visions and talents, we can empower them to contribute significantly to their respective countries' development. I was particularly impressed by the creativity and potential of many of the participating students and their ability to attract investment for their promising business ideas. For those who missed WYF this year, I encourage you to attend next year and come prepared with innovative ideas that can benefit your nation. There's a wealth of potential in areas like technology, fintech, climate change, and environmental protection. These critical issues need to be addressed by young people, and WYF provides the ideal platform for you to make a difference. Thank you.

— Amadou Gissay, Gambia

So far, it's been incredibly enjoyable listening to all the innovative and inspiring ideas. I've also had the opportunity to learn about new cultures and places while exploring a new country with amazing people. It's been a fantastic experience.

— Mutugi Mbaabu, Kenya

As someone passionate about international relations, I decided to attend this conference. Upon joining the group, I was impressed by everyone's enthusiasm and shared passion for the world. We discussed how we can contribute, care for our planet, and lead responsibly. Everyone is considerate of each other's backgrounds, personalities, and the importance of harmonious coexistence. I'm truly grateful to be here.

— Nuttharada Shanlekhabariruk, Thailand

I'm very happy to be at this event today, hosted by the YBB organization. I'm truly inspired and energized by the spirit of the participants, the youth. I hope we can cross paths in the future and work together with YBB to organize more events. The participants, students from high school or university, are all engaged in the sessions. They need to focus millions on their ideas, study hard, and invest their skills in serving the community. I appreciate their values and principles. I think students have a lot of opportunities and privileges to contribute more, do more, and benefit from coaching, mentoring, and guidance to choose courses, programs, and identify their best paths throughout their lives. The best way for all changemakers is to have role models. As Muslims, we have the greatest role model, Prophet Muhammad SAW. I think changemakers should affiliate with organizations, teams, unions, and be part of their change movements. This way, they can make a better change, be incubated to develop their potentials, and achieve their goals. Nowadays, I'm more aware of the opportunities for individuals in innovation and success. We need to work as a team and look for opportunities together to achieve our goals. This requires us to work together. As students, we need to identify our strengths and build on those potentials, receive guidance and coaching, and continue learning. WYF is part of YBB's unique program, bringing together many youth from different parts of the world. They cross boundaries, cultures, religions, and colors. I think this is very important because our globe and universe are one. We need to come together from different parts of the world, discuss common issues, share interests, address similar challenges, and come up with common solutions from different ideas. I advocate for continuing and bringing more students from different countries.

— Dr. Saleh Mubarak Bazead, Malaysia

Being in Malaysia for the first time and attending WYF has been a fantastic and amazing experience for me. We are representing our ideas at an international event for the first time, which is a great opportunity, and we feel excited and grateful to be here.

— Hammad Khan, Pakistan

I'm really excited because my group includes people from many different countries—some are from Azerbaijan (which I had never even heard of before), China, and Pakistan. I'm truly glad to connect with all of them. Honestly, I was very surprised. I didn’t expect many of them to be high school students—I’ve already graduated with my bachelor’s degree—so it was unexpected. But I think it’s amazing to see how these senior high school students already have such brilliant ideas. I’ve seen their work, and they are truly inspiring. So, if you want to connect with people from all around the world and share your amazing ideas, I highly recommend joining this event!

— Lastri Naibaho, Indonesia