Connecting young talent with education and industry
Youth Connect Forum 2026 arrives at Brighton College Abu Dhabi on Saturday, 3 October.
Designed for students aged 14–21, parents and educators, the one-day forum explores how AI is changing learning, careers and access to opportunity.
The programme opens with a keynote from Nancy W. Gleason, PhD, examining AI-enabled shifts in the future of work.
Six signature programmes will turn those ideas into practical experiences, from panels and exhibitions to hands-on workshops.
Students can explore entrepreneurship, resilience, creative thinking and career pathways while working through real-world challenges.
The AI Build Lab will take teams from a community problem to a working prototype in 60 minutes followed by a pitch and defence.
The Career Pathways Map brings university counsellors and industry practitioners together to rethink careers through transferable skills.
With dedicated sessions for parents and educators, Youth Connect Forum 2026 is built around practical questions, informed choices and distinctly human capabilities.
Registration is required, with limited places allocated by school.
To register, visit eventbrite.co.uk
