Registration for the Japan Youth Summit (JYS) 2026 — Chapter 3 has been officially opened by Youth Break the Boundaries (YBB). The program is scheduled to be held on 11–14 May 2026 in Osaka, Japan, bringing together youth from across the globe to collaborate on innovation, technology, and sustainable development.
Carrying the theme “Innovation Beyond Borders: Building the Future through Collaboration” with the tagline #InnovateForTomorrow, the summit has been designed to encourage participants to work in multicultural teams and develop SDG-focused projects addressing SDG 4, SDG 8, SDG 9, SDG 11, and SDG 13.
A Four-Day Innovation and Leadership Program
The JYS 2026 program has been arranged to include:
- mentoring sessions and team-based project development
- an Innovation and Technology Project Competition
- cultural exchange and city exposure
- an international symposium and panel discussions
- awarding ceremonies recognizing outstanding delegates
- professional documentation including recap videos, after-movies, and media coverage
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Awards & Recognition
A range of award categories has been provided, including:
- Best Project
- Best Group
- Best Leader
- Best Participant
- Most Active Group
- Best Presenter (Male & Female)
- Best National Costume (Male & Female)
- Best Content Creator
Certificates, medals, exclusive gifts, and digital exposure across JYS platforms will be granted to the winners. Junior and senior competitors will be judged within separate categories to maintain fairness.
Registration Schemes: Fully Funded & Self Funded
Two participation pathways have been made available for applicants:
- Fully Funded Scheme (Competitive)
This scheme has been designed for candidates seeking financial support. Requirements include:
- submission of CV and essay
- interview stage following essay review
- payment of initial program fees before reimbursement
- signing of a Declaration Letter for those who have not completed required installments
Benefits include the full program package and potential reimbursement of the program fee upon selection. Fully Funded candidates may also be assigned special roles such as panel moderation.
- Self Funded Scheme (Direct Participation)
This pathway has been offered for participants seeking a straightforward registration flow. Features include:
- no essay
- no interview
- no social sharing requirements
- automatic eligibility for applicants not selected under the Fully Funded scheme
Participants joining through this scheme only need to complete program fee payments as scheduled.
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What Participants Will Receive
- All confirmed delegates under both schemes will be provided with:
- pre-orientation, mentoring, and alumni sharing
- project-grouping and presentation training
- customized seminar kit (T-shirt, ID card, tote bag, notebook, pen, stickers)
- meals according to the program schedule
- local transportation during program activities
- airport assistance at Kansai International Airport
- Certificate of Participation and documentation package
- winner certificates & prizes for competition winners
- certification recognized by Puspresnas
Not included: visa fees, international flights, personal expenses, and personal insurance.
Registration Timeline
- Registration has been arranged into several phases:
- Fully Funded Registration: 20 Nov 2025 – 10 Feb 2026
- Self Funded Registration: 20 Nov 2025 – 11 Apr 2026
LoA Release Batches
- Batch 1: 25–30 Dec 2025
- Batch 2: 25–30 Jan 2026
- Batch 3: 15–20 Feb 2026
- Batch 4: 15 Feb – 12 Apr 2026
Other Program Timeline
- Interview Announcement (Fully Funded): 05–10 Mar 2026
- Interview Period: 11–20 Mar 2026
- Final Fully Funded Results: 01–10 Apr 2026
- Mentoring Sessions: 01 Jan – 03 May 2026
- Main Event: 11–14 May 2026
Event Rundown
- Day 1 – 11 May 2026
Airport assistance, hotel check-in, welcome dinner
- Day 2 – 12 May 2026
Breakfast, city tour, visits, dinner at hotel
- Day 3 – 13 May 2026
Project presentations, symposium, panel sessions, awarding & closing
- Day 4 – 14 May 2026
Certificate claims, check-out, airport transfer
Organizer Profile
YBB is recognized as an international youth organization that provides leadership and innovation platforms across multiple regions through programs such as the Japan Youth Summit, Korea Youth Summit, Middle East Youth Summit, World Youth Festival, and Youth Academic Forum.
A Growing Platform for Youth Innovation
With improvements in program structure, selection criteria, and mentoring systems, JYS 2026 is expected to further expand opportunities for global youth to enhance their academic portfolios, build professional networks, and develop meaningful SDG-driven innovations.
Key Links
- Registration: japanyouthsummit.com
- Program Guidelines: japanyouthsummit.carrd.co
- Organizer Information: youthbreaktheboundaries.carrd.co
