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On 25 September 2026, Junior Chamber International (JCI) was honored to join the United Nations Youth Office and the Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations as a partner at Youth at the Table: A Preview of the First-Ever UN Youth Townhall. The high-level side event was held on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York, three months before the Townhall opens in Heidelberg, Germany. Taking place from 8 to 10 Decembe

UN Youth Office / Joel S Photo LLC: Instant images On 22 September 2026, Junior Chamber International (JCI) joined leading youth-serving organizations at United Nations Headquarters in New York for the official launch of the Global Network for Youth (GNY), held on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81). Launched by the United Nations Youth Office and the Mohammed Bin Salman Foundation “Misk,” the Network is anchored in the United Nat

On 24 September 2026, Junior Chamber International (JCI) and AIESEC co-organized the Youth Solutions Lab: From SDG Challenge to Youth-Led Action at the Church Center for the United Nations in New York. Held during #UNGA81 and in support of Global Goals Week, the event created an interactive space for young people to transform Sustainable Development Goal challenges into practical, youth-led solutions. With fewer than five years remaining to advance the 2030 Agenda, the Lab re

September 22, 2026 Young people are navigating profound changes in work, technology, mental health, education and civic life. Yet decisions that shape their opportunities are often made based on assumptions about young people rather than evidence gathered directly from them. The Youth Signal Survey is designed to change that. From September 1st, young people everywhere have the opportunity to share their perspectives through the Youth Signal Survey, developed jointly by Junio

More than 20 partner organizations and institutions joined JCI in New York, connecting young leaders with global expertise, networks and decision-makers — and demonstrating the power of partnership to advance youth-led action. Delegates at the Global Youth Summit gather during the Plenary Session at Conference Room 4, United Nations Headquarters in New York, showcasing their commitment to global collaboration and leadership. From July 29 to 31, the Global Youth Summit 2026 br

Paris, France | 16 July 2026 As part of the 2026 International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development (IDSSD) Global Conference, UNESCO, Junior Chamber International (JCI) and JCI France co-organized the interactive thematic session, "Innovation in Action: Young Leaders Shaping Tomorrow," at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The session brought together young leaders, scientists and practitioners from three continents to explore how scientific knowledge can be transformed

From 7–10 July 2026, Junior Chamber International (JCI) participated in the AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland, the United Nation’s leading platform on Artificial Intelligence, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with more than 50 UN agencies and co-convened with the Government of Switzerland. JCI's participation reflected our commitment to empowering young leaders to embrace innovation, foster international cooperation, a

Every JCI Area Conference is built through the dedication of volunteers, organizers, local partners, and leaders who work together to create an unforgettable experience. Alongside those efforts, JCI's global partners and Club100 members bring expertise, innovation, and opportunities that enrich the conference experience for everyone involved. Throughout the 2026 JCI Asia-Pacific Conference in Niigata, Japan, six JCI partners contributed across key moments of the event. From t

As part of the renewed collaboration between Junior Chamber International (JCI) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), JCI and ICC successfully hosted a global information session designed to connect entrepreneurs, business leaders, and JCI National Organizations with practical resources for international trade, business development, and global collaboration. The session showcased how the JCI-ICC partnership is transforming a long-standing global alliance into concr

Online | 4 June 2026 – Junior Chamber International (JCI) participated in RELX SDG Inspiration Day 2026, a global virtual event bringing together leaders from business, government, civil society and international organizations to explore solutions and partnerships advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a strong focus on climate action and sustainability. Representing JCI was Anirudh Sistla, JCI 2026 Chairperson of the Sustainability Commission

Maastricht, Netherlands | 27-28 May 2026 – Junior Chamber International (JCI) participated in the OECD Global Forum on Local Development 2026, contributing to global discussions on entrepreneurship, trade, skills development and local economic growth through a dedicated side event focused on empowering young entrepreneurs to scale across borders. Organized by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the Forum brought together policymakers, business l

Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia | 20-21 May 2026 – Junior Chamber International (JCI) participated in the ICC World Chambers Federation (WCF) Americas Summit, reaffirming its strong partnership with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and its shared commitment to advancing youth leadership, entrepreneurship and inclusive economic growth across the Americas. Hosted in Santa Cruz de la Sierra by the ICC World Chambers Federation in collaboration with CAINCO, the two-da

At the 2026 JCI European Conference in Málaga, one message echoed across every stage, panel, and networking space: the future belongs to those who collaborate. Under the theme “Connecting Minds, Creating Futures,” the conference transformed Málaga into a vibrant hub where young leaders, corporate innovators, international institutions, entrepreneurs, and civil society organizations came together to exchange ideas, challenge perspectives, and co-create solutions for a rapidly

Junior Chamber International (JCI) Africa and the Middle East participated in the 12th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD), reaffirming its commitment to advancing youth leadership, partnerships, and sustainable development across the region. The Forum, organized by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB), serves as the continent’s annual pla

At the end of March 2026, the coastal city of Pyrgos welcomed more than 500 young leaders from over 50 countries. Among the diverse voices driving conversations on leadership, purpose, and impact, JCI was actively present—engaging not only as an organization, but as a committed partner alongside AIESEC in a shared effort to shape the future of youth leadership worldwide. The world needs YOUth One of the defining moments of JCI’s presence at EuroXpro 2026 came through the keyn

During the 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum, Junior Chamber International (JCI) and AIESEC International co-organized the side event “Empowering the Architects of Tomorrow: Synergizing Youth Talent and Entrepreneurship for the 2030 Agenda”, bringing together youth leaders, institutional representatives and global partners to explore how collaboration can empower the next generation of innovators and changemakers. Hosted at the Japan Society in New York alongside the ECOSOC Youth Forum

This March, JCI solidified its role as a key player in international advocacy during the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Led by JCI President Alejandra Castillo and Secretary General Elvin Teo, our six-person delegation spent two weeks navigating the high-level corridors of the UN to bridge the gap between global policy and youth-led action. Empowering Women in Leadership The delegation’s work was d

6 March - A milestone moment unfolded for global youth leadership as JCI leaders took a powerful step forward in championing sustainable development. Executive Vice President Ben Mak and Secretary General Elvin Teo traveled to Bangkok for a landmark visit to the headquarters of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UN ESCAP). This recent engagement highlighted the vital role JCI plays, both at the global and national levels, in connecting

On March 18, global leaders, professionals and changemakers convened for the Female Leadership Forum: Actionable Models for Women’s Leadership , organized by Junior Chamber International as part of the NGO CSW70 Forum. The event demonstrated strong global engagement, with 997 registrations and over 8,000 views across Zoom, Facebook Live and post-event content. Advancing Leadership Beyond Representation The forum focused on a critical challenge: why increased representation o

Unlocking New Pathways for Youth Impact JCI leadership has just concluded a pivotal week in New York, holding a series of high-level meetings designed to strengthen multilateral cooperation and open new pathways for youth impact in 2026. For the JCI Partnerships Department, this mission was more than just representation; it was building the infrastructure for impact. These high-level engagements unlock three critical assets for our network. Partnership, Collaboration, and Opp