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Discover, Learn, Lead (DLL) Conference 2026 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-19 | (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Stone Town, Zanzibar, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, United Republic of
Discover, Learn, Lead (DLL) Conference 2026

Applications are now open for the DLL Conference 2026 – a transformative 4-day fully funded immersive international experience uniting youth leaders, changemakers, entrepreneurs, students, educators, innovators, and policy makers from across Africa and the world. Hosted in Zanzibar’s UNESCO World Heritage Site – Stone Town, this experience blends leadership, eco-tourism, education, cultural exchange, and life-changing global networking.

Whether you’re a student, graduate, activist or entrepreneur – this is your chance to discover, learn, unlearn, relearn and lead change!
Be one of 350 local and international delegates to experience leadership workshops, global networking, cultural immersion, and the launch of the ALEN Global Unity Awards.
#DLLZanzibar2026 | #ReimagineAfrica | #LeadTheChange

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Social Justice Day
2026-02-20

International Mother Language Day
2026-02-21

International Women’s Day
2026-03-08

International Day of Happiness
2026-03-20

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
2026-03-21

World Health Day
2026-04-07

International Day for Monuments and Sites
2026-04-18

Workers Day
2026-05-01

Africa Day
2026-05-25

World Environment Day
2026-06-05

World Oceans Day
2026-06-08

African Child Day
2026-06-16

World Refugee Day
2026-06-20

World Kiswahili Language Day
2026-07-07

Happy World Youth Skills Day
2026-07-15

Peace and Justice - Nelson Mandela International Day
2026-07-18

World Youth Skills Day
2026-08-06
In 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared 15 July as World Youth Skills Day, to celebrate the strategic importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship.
The world of work is changing rapidly. Artificial intelligence, the green transition and growing social complexity are transforming how we learn, work and participate in society. To thrive in this changing landscape, young people need more than technical skills alone. They need a balanced set of competencies that combines technical, digital, AI, green, social-emotional and civic skills with the human qualities that technology cannot replace.

International Youth Day
2026-08-12

UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP17
2026-08-17 08:00 - 2026-08-28 17:00 UTC | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Mongolia
Over the course of two weeks, UNCCD COP17 will bring together governments and a wide range of stakeholders to advance action on land restoration, drought resilience, water, rangelands and food systems. To help focus discussions and mobilize action, COP17 will center around an Action Agenda to bridge political decisions with real-world solutions. The programme will also include high-level and special events designed to generate political momentum, foster partnerships and support concrete outcomes across the four thematic days: Finance, Water, Land and People, and Food Systems and Soil Health.

Dubai Global Futures And Sustainable Leadership Summit 2026
2026-08-28 14:00 - 2026-08-31 12:00 | Hotel and Offsite, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

4th World Sports Tourism Congress
2026-09-07 08:00 - 2026-09-09 17:00 | Mexico, Mexico
The 4th World Sports Tourism Congress – organized by UN Tourism in collaboration with the Secretariat of Tourism of México, the Secretariat of Tourism of Mexico City, the Mexico City Tourism Promotion Fund, and the Affiliate Member the Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce, Services and Tourism (CONCANACO SERVYTUR) – will take place in Mexico City from 7 to 9 September 2026.
In the strategic context following the celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Mexico as one of the host countries, the Congress will bring together public authorities, destinations, sports organizations, companies and investors to examine sports tourism as a driver of development, investment and territorial transformation, with a focus on its impact on local communities.
Relevant for youth travel, educational sports exchanges and destination development.

EAIE Annual Conference & Exhibition
2026-09-08 08:00 - 2026-09-11 17:00 | Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Largest international higher education and student mobility conference. Excellent for university partnerships and study-abroad networking.This year, we tune into The Rhythm of Revolution – a call to question, collaborate, and create lasting change. Set against the backdrop of a city that lives and breathes reinvention, this conference invites bold thinkers and changemakers to step forward and shape the future of our field.
Featuring 240+ sessions and activities, the conference programme is designed for a dynamic week of learning, networking and discovery with peers from around the world.

Reflection, leadership and policy learning on this African Union Day
2026-09-09

International Day of Peace
2026-09-21

World Tourism Day
2026-09-27

World Teachers’ Day
2026-10-05

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
2026-10-17

The 20th UN Tourism/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook
2026-10-19 08:00 - 2026-10-21 17:00 | Guilin, China, China
The UN Tourism/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook is a flagship annual event jointly organized by UN Tourism, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), the Guilin Municipal People’s Government, and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Launched in 2007, the Forum has been held annually in Guilin, China, and has grown into a leading regional platform for policymakers, researchers, and industry practitioners to analyse global and regional tourism trends, exchange insights, and co-create strategies for sustainable and resilient tourism development in Asia and the Pacific.
The 19th edition welcomed over 230 participants from 30 countries under the theme “Synergy in Motion: Charting New Frontiers for a Resilient, Sustainable, and Smart Tourism Ecosystem.”
The 20th edition is scheduled for 19–21 October 2026 in Guilin, China, marking a significant milestone for this long-standing partnership. The Forum will be held under the overall theme “AI and Digital Transformation in Tourism”
This anniversary edition will reinforce the Forum’s role as a premier regional platform for tourism intelligence, strengthening collaboration among UN Tourism, PATA, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and the Guilin Municipal People’s Government.

Fully Funded Istanbul Global Youth Climate Leadership Convention 2026.
2026-11-06 12:00 - 2026-11-09 12:00 | Istanbul Convention, Turkey
Join us for this 4-day (3 hotel nights) fully funded edutourism international youth leadership convention experience bringing together global changemakers, students, entrepreneurs, researchers, climate advocates, innovators, young professionals and social impact leaders from across the world in the vibrant city of Istanbul.
