IRENA Youth Forum 2027 (fully funded delegate participation)

The IRENA Youth Forum 2027 is the eighth edition of the International Renewable Energy Agency's flagship platform for youth empowerment, intergenerational dialogue and renewable energy innovation. It will convene young leaders to explore grid modernisation, energy storage and system flexibility to integrate higher shares of renewables. The Forum includes a two-day Youth Forum, sessions during the IRENA Assembly, and youth-led activities at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

Travel, accommodation and visa support for selected participants; no application or participation fee.

Young people aged 18–35 at the time of the Forum who are actively engaged in renewable energy, sustainability, innovation or related fields, and who are leading or contributing to projects, startups, research or advocacy initiatives advancing the energy transition. All applications must be submitted in English.

Submit an online expression of interest via the IRENA events webpage linked by the organizer.