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

The United Nations Youth Office is convening the first-ever UN Youth Townhall from 8 to 10 December 2026 in Heidelberg, Germany, bringing together more than 1,000 participants from around the world. The initiative is designed to strengthen meaningful youth participation in decision-making while creating stronger connections between young people, governments, United Nations entities, civil society, academia, the private sector and other stakeholders.