The International Youth Economic Forum (IYEF) is an international non-profit platform connecting youth, educational institutions, the scientific community, public institutions, businesses and international organizations around human capital development. In October 2026, Geneva will become a meeting point for young people from Ukraine, Switzerland, Canada and other countries. The organizers invite partnership.
According to the OECD (PISA 2022), teenagers already use bank cards, digital payments and online shopping — often before learning to assess financial risk.
of 15-year-olds already have a bank account and/or a payment card
have made online purchases
of students fail to reach the baseline level of financial literacy (PISA 2022, OECD countries)
IYEF is the result of years of work in financial literacy, entrepreneurship and human capital development.
The idea of financial literacy clubs in schools; the project was nominated for a UN award for its contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 2030).
The first and second international financial literacy tournaments for teenagers — with 9, then 5 participating countries.
National financial literacy tournaments held in Canada and Ukraine — the project scales up.
The International Youth Economic Forum – Geneva association is founded: the initiative moves to a new international dimension.
For several years, Ukrainian teenagers have been studying amid war, air-raid alerts, forced migration and separated families. Despite this, they keep learning, dreaming, creating, building their skills and striving for a peaceful future. By investing in youth education today, we invest in the human capital that will rebuild Ukraine tomorrow.
A team-based financial and economic simulation for teenagers, built on the Ukrainian educational simulator "Capital of Life".
Young people present their vision of tomorrow's economy.
A discussion bringing together universities, experts, financial institutions and education professionals.
Education, the professions of tomorrow, entrepreneurship, savings, risk and responsible financial behavior.
Meetings between young people and representatives of universities, banks, insurance companies, businesses and international organizations.
Honoring participants, trainers, education professionals and partners of the forum.
The organizers invite banks, insurance companies, universities, technology companies, foundations, businesses and international organizations to build together in Geneva a platform that invests in the most valuable capital — people. A contribution doesn't have to be financial: venue, transport, catering, technology, prizes, expert participation, media support and educational materials all count.
Follow IYEF's development and discover its new initiatives, partnerships and ways to take part. The organizers are open to partnerships, sponsorship, patronage and donations from organizations and individuals who share IYEF's values and mission.