Africa Youth Festival
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Africa Youth
Summit & Festival 2026

  • Conferences
  • Training programs
  • Business pitches
  • Games and tours

24 – 27 September, 2026

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120 days
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H.E John Dramani Mahama

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Join 2,000 young leaders at AYF 2026. Limited spots available!

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Africa Youth Festival 2026
Resilient Prosperity
& the future of work
-Beyond the Hustle: Redefining Success in a Changing Economy.
Africa Youth Festival (AYF) is Africa's biggest gathering of youth leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and change makers from across the continent and the diaspora organized by Innovation for Empowerment and Development.

This year, we're bringing 2,000+ young delegates to Accra, Ghana for 5 unforgettable days of activities.

Whether you're new or returning, this is your time. This is your Africa.
Skill-building trainings
Powerful conversations
Cultural celebration
Music, games and legacy-making moments
AYF crowd

What to expect

AYF Participants

Choose your track

MUN, leadership, entrepreneurship, technology, creative arts and more
AYF Participants

Africa Youth Games and tours

Experience Ghana's heritage, culture, and energy
AYF Participants

Recognized certificates and award night

Celebrate excellence and your role in building Africa
AYF Participants

Musical concert and cultural showcase

Featuring top African artistes and the Afro Jollof battle

Why participate?

AYF Participants
  1. Build In-Demand Skills
  2. Access Growth Opportunities
  3. Showcase Your Talents
  4. Connect & Collaborate Globally
  5. Celebrate African Culture

Program
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Theme
Resilient Prosperity & the future of work -Beyond the Hustle: Redefining Success in a Changing Economy.
Dates
24-27 September, 2026
Hosted in
Accra Ghana
Venue
University of Ghana, Legon

Special guests

Comming soon...

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Lead the change

This is more than a conference, it's a bold step towards shaping the Africa we want. You don't want to miss it.

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Our Partners

Partner 1

Home Office to World Office

Partner 6

Ghana Tourism Development Company Ltd

Partner 3

GCB

Partner 4

BEL-AQUA

Partner 7

Osei-Kusi Foundation

Partner 10

Intern Connect Africa