The Global Youth Forum
About this Event
Africa is home to the world's youngest population and its most underutilized leadership resource. On July 13, 2026, the Advancing Youth Voice Initiative Network convenes global leaders, investors, policymakers, and youth innovators for a Side Event marking the most significant moment in our organization's history.
It is the launch of a Youth Network, and of the fund designed to finance its growth across a continent.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Global launch of the AYVI Network
A five-level youth leadership network utilizing the Growth Cadre framework, progressing from Volunteer and Supporter to Supervisor, Leader, and Manager within two years.
Launch of the African Youth Leadership Fund
A dedicated investment vehicle to finance structured, youth-led leadership infrastructure across Africa, with three open investment tiers for multilateral partners, foundations, and bilateral donors.
Three high-level panel discussions
Digital Innovation for Africa's Economic Transformation
Youth-Led Solutions for Sustainable Development
Strategic Partnerships for Inclusive Growth
Exclusive networking
Access to UN Member State delegates, African mission representatives, development sector leaders, technology partners, and impact investors in a single room.
SDG alignment
SDG 4 · Quality Education
SDG 8 · Decent Work
SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities
SDG 16 · Strong Institutions
SDG 17 · Partnerships
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
UN delegates and diplomats
Development sector leaders
Impact investors and funders
African youth leaders
Technology and corporate partners
Policy makers and civil society
ABOUT THE ORGANIZER
The AYVI Network, Advancing Youth Voice Initiative, is Nigeria's structured youth leadership nonprofit, reaching over 2,300 young people since 2021 through digital skills training, leadership development, and civic engagement programming. The Network operates across all six geopolitical zones through a five-level Growth Cadre system.
For partnerships and inquiries: [email protected] · www.ayvinetwork.org
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration & Welcome Networking
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening Ceremony Welcome Addresses & Keynote
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Panel I: Digital Innovation For Africa’s Economic Transformation
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
Panel II: Youth-Led Solutions For Sustainable Development
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Panel III: Strategic Partnerships For Inclusive Growth
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Youth Leadership Showcase Voices from the Continent
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
Official Global Launch AYVI Network & AYLF
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:30 PM
Closing Remarks & Call to Action
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Networking Reception & Partnership Conversations
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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