YOUTH
CONFERENCE
When? 9-11 October 2026
Where? Brussels, Belgium
A European youth conference bringing together young people and organisations to shape the future of agriculture and food policy.
Why attend?
The food system is at a crossroads. Agricultural policies are being rewritten, generational change is urgent, and young people are ready to lead. This conference is your space to connect, debate, and act.
Over three days in Brussels, participants will engage with peers from across Europe, explore real case studies, co-create workshops, and bring youth voices directly into policy conversations around the Common Agricultural Policy and beyond. Whether you are a member of the partner organisation, youth multiplier, young farmer, a member of a rural youth organisation, or someone passionate about food sovereignty and sustainability - this conference is built for you.
What will we discuss?
Generational renewal
Youth as influencers and multipliers
Common Agricultural Policy
Our food system - from production to consumption
The workshops and working groups also include: pesticides, the role of women in farming, seed sovereignty, unfair trade practices, the Food Omnibus, and food from an anti-colonial perspective
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What to expect
Plenary discussions
Expert speakers and open debates on the most pressing food system issues facing young Europeans today, and the main topics of the YC
Networking & open spaces
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Workshops & case studies
Hands-on sessions proposed by participants and partners - practical knowledge, real projects, shared skills.
Entertainment
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