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
Aba, Abia State, Nigeria
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 VP, Africa
Prof. Pat Utomi
Political Economy Expert
Cosmas Maduka
Founder, Coscharis Group
Chukwuemeka Ituma
Founder, Enviable Group
Banky W
Musician & Civic Leader
Chima Anyaso
Business Leader & Advocate
MI Abaga
Creative Entrepreneur & Music Icon
BrainJotter
Digital Creator
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.
