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International Youth
Conference 15

Sustainable development needs more than pledges. At IYC15, we bring young leaders together with governments, institutions, and partners to shape the Future of Sustainable Development and Global Partnership.

May 20–23, 2027
Four days of dialogue, policy, and action
Los Angeles, California
In-person and virtual
Sustainable Development
Youth partnership for the Global Goals
Hybrid Format
In-person and virtual accessible from anywhere
Organized by IOY
International Organization of Youth
Conference Details
ThemeFuture of Sustainable Development and Global Partnership
DatesMay 20–23, 2027
LocationLos Angeles, California
FormatHybrid
Edition15th International Youth Conference
Target GroupAll Age Groups Welcomed
Countries186+
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About the Conference

Where Youth Meet Global Power

The world's biggest challenges need a new kind of diplomacy. Youth are leading it. The International Youth Conference (IYC) is the flagship platform of the International Organization of Youth (IOY), bringing together young leaders, policymakers, and changemakers from across the globe.

Held twice a year in Los Angeles in May and New York City in September during UNGA High-Level Week, IYC produces real policy outcomes, youth declarations, and frameworks submitted to the United Nations.

Founded in 2019, IOY operates across 186+ countries with a seat at UNGA, HLPF, ECOSOC, and CSW.

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Thematic Pillars

The Five Core Principles

Every IYC conference is anchored in five foundational principles drawn from the Pathway to Peace Youth Declaration.

01
Peace Begins Locally
Sustainable peace starts in communities and scales to international institutions.
02
Youth as Architects
Young people are not beneficiaries of governance. They are its designers and implementers.
03
No Peace Without Inclusion
Durable solutions require the full participation of all groups, especially those historically excluded from decision-making.
04
Technology Must Serve Humanity
Emerging technologies must be governed with human rights, equity, and sustainability at the center.
05
Partnership is the Only Path
Complex global challenges require cross-sector, multi-generational collaboration.

Track Record

Past Conferences

Fourteen conferences. Millions of participants. One consistent mission.

IYC14
New York City
Sep 2026
Online Registered66,531
Countries197
App Check-ins4,830
Session Check-ins71,087
IYC13
Los Angeles
May 2026
Online Registered23,659
In-Person307
App Users6,427
Countries141
IYC12
New York City
Sep 2025
Online Registered22,008
Livestream Viewers3.2M
In-Person550
Countries164
Active App Users9,000
Social Media200M+
IYC11
Los Angeles
May 2025
Online Registered18,658
Online Viewership586,678
In-Person237
Countries174+
Engagements586,678
IYC10
New York City
Sep 2024
Online Registered17,200
Online Viewers581,668
In-Person422
Countries186
Social Media4.5M+
App Engagements1.7M+
IYC9
Los Angeles
Jun 2024
Online Registered15,900
Via IYC App474,572
In-Person225
Countries181
Digital Reach79.6M+

Our Partners

Backed by Global Institutions

UNITAR UCLA Luskin UN Geneva Beyond Lab UNA-USA UCLA University of San Diego LA County Youth Development IAAI Glocha LACOE UN-Habitat IOM UNEP

Our Core Belief

"Youth are not beneficiaries of peace.
They are its architects."

Pathway to Peace Declaration · IYC13 · 2026

Peace begins locally Youth are architects not beneficiaries No peace without inclusion Technology must serve humanity Partnership is the only path

May 2027 · Los Angeles

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IYC15

Join young leaders from 186+ countries in Los Angeles.

May 20–23, 2027 · Los Angeles, California

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