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GTF Youth Forum

Empowering Future Changemakers

On 3–5 June 2026, Sofia will host the inaugural GTF Youth Forum — a dynamic three-day platform created by the Green Transition Forum specifically for the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, and activists. Bringing together over 200 young people between the ages of 16 and 30 from across different countries, sectors, and backgrounds, the forum provides a space to learn, connect, and take action.

The Green Transition Forum believes that young people are the future which is why the forum is built entirely around the topics that matter most to the younger generation: leadership and social change, financial independence, climate action, digital skills, entrepreneurship, and mental health. Every session is designed as a practical tool so that every participant leaves with new knowledge, concrete skills, and a network of like-minded peers.

In a world where artificial intelligence is reshaping the job market, disinformation threatens democracy, and the climate crisis demands urgent solutions, the GTF Youth Forum places young people at the heart of the conversation. The goal is clear: to empower them with the knowledge, confidence, and tools needed to meet the challenges of the near future, and to turn those challenges into opportunities.

Key themes for discussion in 2026

  • The new Multinational Financial Framework

    Competitiveness, Innovation and Security

  • European Industrial Policy

    Productivity, Leadership and Global Reach

  • The New EU Budget

    Financing Europe's Strategic Priorities

  • Cohesion and Regional Growth

    New Approaches under the MFF

  • Mobilizing Capital

    Banks, Funds and Insurers for Transformation

  • Innovation at Scale

    Startups, AI and the Future of Europe's Competitiveness

  • Simplifying Regulation

    Keeping European Companies Competitive

  • The Single Market

    Removing Barriers, Driving Growth

Become a partner!

Green Transition is the largest and most influential forum for transformation and sustainable development in Central and Eastern Europe. For the past 6 years, it has fostered a community that has shaped the contours of change rather than simply reacting to it. The event has become a catalyst and platform for discussions surrounding the challenges and opportunities facing all stakeholders from European countries.

  • Align with 2 000+ C-level business executives and institutional names
  • Attend VIP gatherings with industry experts
  • Gain brand exposure throughout the event

GTF provides you with the unique opportunity to meet the key leaders driving progress within Europe.

Learn more about how to get involved here!

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