Virtual summit draws over 1000 participants from 15 countries

YUNet holds International Youth Upskill Summit virtually

  • YUNet organized the International Youth Upskill Summit Season 2 virtually
  • The global event featured 25 distinguished speakers from 10 countries
  • Five future-focused sessions discussed employment and skills in the AI era

YUNet holds International Youth Upskill Summit virtually
Jul 18, 2026 09:49

The "YUNet International Youth Upskill Summit 2026, Season 2" has been successfully completed with great grandure as part of celebrating World Youth Skills Day. Organized by Youth Upskill Network (YUNet), a global platform based in Bangladesh, the international summit brought together youth, industry leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, development professionals, and changemakers.

Reflecting the growing global interest in future skills, technology, education, entrepreneurship, and youth development, more than 1,000 participants from over 15 countries registered for the summit. The day-long summit featured five future-focused sessions covering the most relevant topics for today's young generation. The sessions included—AI and the Future of Work; Entrepreneurship and Freelancing: Building Businesses in the AI Economy; Higher Study and Future-Proof Learning; Social Impact: Leading Change in the Digital Age; and Corporate Career: Human Skills in an AI-Driven Workplace.

It was informed in a press release on Saturday, July 18, that this international conference was held on Friday, July 17, through virtual mediums. The summit featured 25 distinguished speakers and moderators representing 10 different countries who shared their insights and experiences.

Through keynote addresses and interactive panel discussions, speakers shared their perspectives on the changing nature of work, the opportunities and challenges created by Artificial Intelligence (AI), the future of higher education, entrepreneurship in the digital economy, the role of technology in creating social impact, and the human skills that will remain essential in an increasingly AI-driven workplace. The summit was led by Md. Altamis Nabil, CEO and Co-Founder of YUNet, as the Event Director, alongside Mahir Ashed, COO and Co-Founder of YUNet, as the Event Convener.

Together with the organizing team, country ambassadors, partners, speakers, and volunteers, they played a key role in bringing together a diverse international community under one virtual platform. The summit was supported by a diverse network of event partners, outreach partners, and upskilling partners, whose collaboration contributed to expanding the initiative's reach among young people across different countries and communities. 

The successful completion of Season 2 marks another milestone in YUNet's journey toward empowering the next generation through learning, collaboration, and global exposure.
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