Call for Applications – International Youth Forum 2025 on Creativity & Heritage along the Silk Roads

The International Youth Forum (IYF) is now accepting applications for its 2025 edition—an unparalleled opportunity to connect with a global network of young leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives working where cultural heritage meets digital innovation.

Theme: Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Youth for Heritage Protection and Inheritance

Organizers:
UNESCO • Chinese National Commission for UNESCO • World Federation of Clubs and Associations for UNESCO (WFUCA) • Changsha & Nanjing Municipal Governments, China

Forum Details

Dates: 16–22 November 2025

Location: Nanjing & Changsha, China


Eligibility

Age: 18–32

Strong background or experience in heritage and/or digital innovation

Commitment to cultural diversity and heritage promotion

Priority for applicants with entrepreneurship experience in cultural heritage


Deadline to Apply: 30 September 2025


Join this prestigious UNESCO-backed forum to showcase your ideas and help protect and promote our shared global heritage.

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