Balkan International Youth Summit for Peace 2026

APPLY NOW – Balkan International Youth Summit for Peace 2026
01–04 October 2026 | Mitrovica, Kosova

Applications are now open for the second edition of the Balkan International Youth Summit for Peace 2026, an international gathering that brings together young leaders, students, practitioners, civil society representatives, and peacebuilders from around the world.

Following the successful first edition, which welcomed more than 120 participants from over 33 countries, the Summit will once again transform Mitrovica into a platform for dialogue, cooperation, intercultural exchange, and youth-led action.
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A THREE LEVEL APPROACH

WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE

View the Full Draft Program of the 2026 Edition

What to Expect

Participants will engage in:

• High-Level Panels with international experts, policymakers, academics, and civil society leaders

• Action Labs focused on developing practical solutions and policy recommendations

• S!NERGY Youth Innovation Assembly

• Peacebuilding Skills Workshops

• Cultural Night – "Peace Through My Culture"

• Peace Road Initiative

• Networking and intercultural exchange with participants from over 40 countries

Main Themes

• Good Governance

• Anti-Corruption & Integrity

• Mental Health & Post-Conflict Recovery

• Disinformation & Hate Speech

• Youth Participation & Democratic Engagement

• Peacebuilding and Intercultural Dialogue

Who Can Apply?

The Summit is open to young people aged 18–35 who are interested in peacebuilding, leadership, civic engagement, and intercultural dialogue, as well as practitioners working in these or related fields.

We welcome applications from:

• Youth activists and volunteers
• NGO and civil society representatives
• Young journalists and media practitioners
• Youth workers and community leaders
• Researchers, academics, and aspiring diplomats
• Students and young professionals
• Peacebuilding and development practitioners

Accommodation & Meals

All selected participants will be accommodated at Hotel Palace & Spa, Mitrovica during the official Summit dates.

The organizing committee will provide:

✓ Accommodation

✓ Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

✓ Participation in all Summit activities

✓ Conference materials

Participation Fee

A participation fee of €300 is required from all selected participants unless otherwise covered through a financial support package.

To ensure that motivated young people from diverse backgrounds can participate in the Balkan International Youth Summit for Peace 2026, the Organizing Committee offers a limited number of financial support opportunities.

The standard participation fee for BIYSP 2026 is €300 per participant, which will cover

Applicants may choose one of the following participation categories: Accomodation, Participation in all Summit sessions, activities, Meals during the summit, and other Materials.

• Fully Funded Participation – covers the Summit participation fee in full.
• Partially Funded Participation – covers a portion or a specific percentage (%) of the Summit participation fee.
• Self-Funded Participation – the participant covers the full Summit participation fee independently.

The selection process for financial support is competitive and based on the quality of the application, motivation, potential contribution to the Summit, and available funding.

Airport Transfer (Optional)

For participants arriving through Prishtina International Airport, YSP Balkan will organize scheduled transportation to Hotel Palace & Spa, Mitrovica on 01 October 2026.

The cost of the airport transfer is €15 per person.

Participants wishing to use this service will be able to indicate their interest during the registration process and will receive further instructions prior to arrival.

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