The presentation of the International Youth Festival took place at the Russian Foreign Ministry
April 13, 2026

On April 9, a presentation of the International Youth Festival took place at the Reception House of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, bringing together representatives of government agencies, international organizations, youth associations and the expert community.
During the event, the organizers presented the concept and program of the upcoming festival, emphasizing its role as a large-scale international platform for dialogue, exchange of experience and development of cooperation between young people from different countries. Special attention was paid to the thematic areas of the festival, including innovation, entrepreneurship, culture, education and sustainable development.
The speakers noted that the festival is designed to help strengthen humanitarian ties, expand international youth cooperation and form new partnerships. The presentation also covered participation formats, key events and the expected geography of participants.
Representatives of international organizations present at the event expressed interest in the development of such initiatives and emphasized the importance of involving youth in solving global problems.
The UNIDO Center supports the initiative to hold the International Youth Festival and views it as an important platform for exchanging experiences, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrial development, as well as strengthening partnerships between young professionals and organizations from different countries.
The participation of the UNIDO Center in such events is consistent with its mission to promote sustainable industrial development and support youth projects aimed at solving current global challenges.
The presentation of the International Youth Festival confirms the high level of international interest in the development of youth diplomacy and the creation of new opportunities for cooperation.
Appendix: presentation materials of the International Youth Festival

