Tell the story of the next generation of entrepreneurs
JEWC26 is not only a conference. It is a global signal: young people are building real businesses, delivering real projects, and shaping the future of work through hands on learning, since 1967, for a better future future for all. From 26 to 30 August 2026, the world’s largest youth entrepreneurship conference - Junior Enterprises World Conference 2026 - takes over Belo Horizonte, Brazil, bringing together thousands of Student Entrepreneurs across continents.
If you cover entrepreneurship, innovation, the future of work, education, youth leadership, or SDG aligned impact, this is your story. Come for the scale. Stay for the people.
What is the story
Junior Entrepreneurs are not waiting for permission. They build, sell, manage teams, and deliver projects with real clients, while still at university. JEWC26 is where this reality becomes visible at global scale. The conference shaping the JE Movement since 2004.
A global Movement you can actually see
Thousands of young entrepreneurs in the same venue, speaking dozens of languages, united by the same idea: learning by doing. JEWC26 is the bridge between continents, confederations, and people, and it shows what happens when youth leadership is treated as a serious force.
JEWC26 reinforces SDG aligned youth impact, with a strong connection to SDG 4 (quality education), SDG 5 (gender equality), SDG 8 (decent work & economic growth), SDG 9 (industry & innovation), SDG 10 (reducing inequalities) and SDG 17 (partnership for the goals).
Innovation, entrepreneurship, and the future of work
JEWC26 is a live laboratory of future talent. Participants arrive with proof of work and stake behind them, not just their potential. For media, this is the space to capture what youth entrepreneurship looks like when it is organised, international, and operational at youth driven scale globally.
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Hands on learning at scale Participants learn through real life projects, responsibility, and team delivery.
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A truly international crowd 40+ nationalities expected, with strong cross cultural collaboration in unity.
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A story of humanity Ambition, growth, and the intensity of shaping the future in real time real while still studying.
Coverage angles
Choose your angle. We will help you access the right people and moments.
Recommended storylines
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The future of work is being trained differently What happens when students run real organisations, deliver real services, and learn by doing.
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International youth leadership, beyond speeches Tens of thousands of young people coordinating across borders, not as a trend, but as a system.
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Entrepreneurship with measurable impact How experience based learning connects to SDG outcomes through education, jobs, and partnership.
On site moments that translate well
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Magnas (plenaries) Unifying moments with the full conference, built for collective energy and strong visuals at Mineirinho stadium.
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Workshops and skill labs Practical learning, leadership training, and high intensity collaboration in groups.
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Company fair and partner engagement Where youth entrepreneurship meets employers, innovation ecosystems, and new opportunity.
Speaker confirmations and the detailed agenda will be published as soon as programme confirmations are finalised.
Press kit
We will publish a press kit with official visuals and a factsheet ahead of the conference. Until then, you can request the latest assets directly.
What will be included
- Official logo packWeb and print ready versions.
- JEWC26 factsheetEvent basics, story framing, and SDG alignment.
- Media ready visualsSelected images and brand visuals for publication.
- Quotes and spokesperson listAs soon as confirmations and approvals are finalised.
Media accreditation
Media accreditation is required for access to the conference venue. Request accreditation early on to secure processing and coordination.
How to request accreditation
Send a short message with your name, outlet, role, and the type of coverage you plan. If you have specific interests, such as entrepreneurship, innovation, youth leadership, or SDG impact, mention them and we will help you access the right moments.
Accreditation instructions and any required documentation will be shared by the press team after your request is received.