International Festival of Youth 2026: A Fully-funded Global Opportunity for Pakistan’s Young Leaders

Pakistan’s youth are standing at the doorstep of a fully-funded powerful international opportunity: the International Festival of Youth 2026, scheduled to take place from September 11 to 17, 2026, in Ekaterinburg, Russia. The festival is expected to bring together 10,000 young leaders from 190 countries around the globe, for a week of dialogue, culture, innovation, leadership, and cooperation. The International Festival of Youth 2026 is more than a global gathering. It is a platform where young people from different countries, cultures, and professional backgrounds come together to exchange ideas, form meaningful connections, and work toward a shared future. Under the broader legacy of the World Youth Festival, the event aims to strengthen international youth cooperation and create space for young leaders who are ready to contribute to their communities and the world. Pakistan’s Representation Through Future Team Pakistan In Pakistan, Future Team Pakistan (FTP) is leading the formation of a national delegation of up to 250 talented individuals who will represent the country at this prestigious global platform. FTP, founded in 2017, is a platform for emerging young leaders of Pakistan and has been working to connect Pakistani youth with international opportunities. The mission of the Pakistani Delegation is clear: to actively collaborate, represent Pakistan with excellence, and achieve meaningful outcomes through learning, engagement, and global connections during and beyond the festival. Every selected delegate will have the opportunity to attend sessions, participate in cultural and professional exchanges, build international networks, and return with ideas that can create a positive impact in Pakistan. For young Pakistanis, this is not only a chance to travel abroad; it is a chance to carry the voice, values, creativity, and potential of Pakistan to a global audience. A Festival Designed for Action and Exchange The International Festival of Youth 2026 will feature