UNESCO 2026 International Youth Forum in China

The UNESCO 2026 International Youth Forum in China is a fully funded forum for young storytellers, filmmakers, heritage enthusiasts, and creative practitioners to explore cultural heritage and the responsible use of AI. It will bring participants together in Changsha and Nanjing, China, for an event focusing on creativity and heritage along the Silk Roads. The forum runs from 15 to 20 November 2026 and covers travel, accommodation, meals, and related costs for selected participants.

Round-trip airfare, accommodation, meals, local transport, visa fee, travel insurance.

Applicants should be 18–32 years old, be willing to apply UNESCO’s storytelling approach, and be able to use AI to showcase cultural heritage in a collaborative, international team.

Follow the UNESCO call for applications.