International Youth Forum (IYF) 2027
Healthy Minds
The Adolescent Brain, Psychological Well-Being, and Neurodiversity
Exploring how brain development shapes emotions, identity, behavior, relationships, and diverse ways of thinking and learning during adolescence.
Saturday, August 28, 2027 | Online
International Youth Forum (IYF) 2026
Embracing Every Brain
Learning, Emotions, Social Life, and Neurodiversity
Exploring cognition, emotions, social psychology, and neurodiversity among young people.
August 29, 2026 | 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Online
Twenty presenters from USA, Canada, and China participated in the forum and shared their perspectives.
International Youth Forum (IYF) 2025
Mental Health
Youth Voices, Global Perspectives, and Collective Action
Exploring youth mental health challenges and solutions through cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration.
August 26-28, 2025 | 4:30–7:30 PM | Online
Diverse youth shared their perspectives, connected, and created meaningful mental health initiatives.
Sponsored by the Leadership & Innovation Lab
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Learn More About International Youth Forums
Since 2021, our annual International Youth Forum has brought together young people and speakers from Canada, the United States, Singapore, and China to engage in interdisciplinary dialogue on issues that matter to youth and explore how ideas can be turned into action.
