EMPOWERING
YOUTH
For Inclusive Growth.
Entrepreneurship • Leadership • Wellbeing
IYD 2026
The International Youth Day is a high-impact youth development platform connecting young leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, policymakers, and corporate partners.
August 20 – 22, 2026
3 Days of Transformation
GIA Event Center, 5 Aba-Owerri Road, Aba, Abia State.
The Japan of Africa
Why We Are Different
IYD is More Than Just An Event
It is a Movement
Performance & Storytelling
At IYD, we merge educational speeches delivered by world-class keynote speakers with amazing performances by talented people.
Grassroot Focused Awards
We don't just reward changemakers; we focus heavily on leaders causing tangible change in their local communities.
Building Legacy, Not Hype
Our events are springboards for action. They launch fellowships, incubators, collaborations, and new projects.
Event Program Structure
3 Days of Transformation
Community Impact Projects
Environmental sanitation, tree planting, and community beautification across strategic locations.
Family Fest & Open Mic
Youth cultural engagement featuring music, spoken word, comedy, dance, and talent showcases.
Youth Development Workshops
Skill-building covering entrepreneurship, digital skills, leadership, financial literacy, and mental health.
VIP Networking Dinner
Exclusive gathering of speakers, business leaders, corporate partners, and selected youth entrepreneurs.
Youth Conference
Major conference sessions including keynote speeches, panel discussions, and leadership conversations.
TFAAi Concert & Awards
The Future Awards Africa Independent (TFAAi) - Youth concert and impact awards celebrating excellence.
Featured Speakers
Voices Shaping The Future.
Dr Oby Ezekwesili
Former World Bank Vice President, Africa
Prof. Pat Utomi
Professor of Political Economy and Management Expert
Prof. Kingsley Moghalu
Political Economist; Former Deputy Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria; Former President, African School of Governance
Sen. Ben Murray-Bruce
Former Senator, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu
Deputy Speaker, 10th House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Chief Osita Chidoka
Public Policy Expert; Former Minister of Aviation, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Ide John Udeagbala
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, J. Udeagbala Holdings Nig. Ltd
Mr Frank Nneji
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, ABC Transport Plc
Celebrating Young Changemakers
In Abia
The Future Awards Africa Independent (TFAAi) Abia State recognises and celebrates young people whose work creates measurable impact across the society because the best story about Abia is the one being lived inside it.
