Welcome to YSDC 2025!

Join us in Nairobi, Kenya, from 12th to 14th August 2025 for the Youth Sustainable Development Conference (YSDC) 2025—a transformative 3-day event designed to empower Africa’s youth leaders. Under the theme “Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future: Innovate, Collaborate, Transform,” YSDC 2025 will bring together 200-300 young changemakers to address the continent’s most pressing environmental and social challenges.

About YSDC 2025

The Youth Sustainable Development Conference is the flagship event of the Youth Sustainable Development Network (YSDN), serving as Africa’s premier platform for youth-driven climate action and sustainability leadership. Since 2019, YSDC has reached over 1,200 delegates, featured 100+ speakers, hosted 60 panel sessions, and delivered 20+ workshops, resulting in three major impact projects. YSDC 2025 builds on this legacy, offering participants the tools, insights, and support they need to drive real change across the continent.

Through workshops, keynote speeches, case study challenges, and interactive sessions, attendees will gain valuable experiences, funding opportunities, and connections to green careers.

Why Attend YSDC 2025?

At YSDC, our focus is on actionable change. This is not just another conference—it’s a launchpad for impactful youth-led initiatives. Here’s why it stands out:

• Hands-On Solutions Development: Participate in Case Study Challenges, addressing real sustainability problems. Winning teams receive funding and mentorship to implement solutions locally.
• Green Career Pathways: Collaborate with leading organizations in renewable energy, agriculture, and environmental sectors to secure internships, job placements, and green certifications.
• Entrepreneurship Incubation: Our Green Accelerator Program provides resources, mentorship, and a network to support green business ideas. Past participants have launched successful ventures with partners like Solar Stewards and Panta Group.
• Shaping Policy from the Ground Up: Engage directly with policymakers in interactive panels and workshops, influencing future sustainability policies across Africa. Attendees will co-author policy recommendations presented post-conference.
• Community-Led Impact: Learn from 50+ youth-led projects developed from past conferences, tackling challenges such as energy poverty, waste management, and climate adaptation.
• Global Network of Changemakers: Join a thriving community of youth leaders from 45+ countries, ensuring lasting collaborations beyond the conference.

Why Kenya?

Nairobi is the ideal host for YSDC 2025. Known as the “Silicon Savannah,” it is a leader in technological and entrepreneurial innovation and sustainability. Kenya’s strong commitment to Africa’s Agenda 2030 and 2063 makes it the perfect location to inspire youth-driven progress.

Get Involved

Ready to make a difference? YSDC 2025 offers you the opportunity to be part of Africa’s sustainable future. Whether you’re a youth leader, an organization interested in collaborating, or a partner eager to support impactful initiatives, this is your moment to contribute to a movement that drives real change.

Registration will open soon! Stay tuned for details to secure your spot at this transformative event in Nairobi.

For early partnership or sponsorship inquiries, please contact us at: info@ysdn.org

Read the impact report of YSDC 2024 here: https://ysdn.org/explore-the-outcomes-of-ysdc-2024-download-the-official-report/