UN Youth Townhall 2026 – Sponsored Youth Engagement: Building a More Inclusive and Connected Future

From December 8–10, 2026, the UN Youth Office will host the first-ever UN Youth Townhall in Heidelberg, Germany, gathering over 1,000 participants worldwide. The event is meant to deepen youth participation in decision-making and forge stronger ties between young people and governments, UN bodies, civil society, academia, the private sector, and other stakeholders.