Youth Summit

The 19th Asia-Pacific Conference on Giftedness (APCG)

📖 GenAI Youth Summit 2026

7–11 February 2026

Youth aged 12–15 years old

5 Days

The GenAI Youth Summit 2026 is a 5-day immersive learning journey for students aged 12–15 from across the globe, designed to spark the minds and values of tomorrow's innovators

With the theme GenAI: The Next Generation of Thinkers, the summit invites youth to explore how Artificial Intelligence intersects with ethics, nature, culture and STEAM

From building AI models and storytelling with data, to decoding ancient inventions and solving local problems through logic-based challenges, students will dive into hands-on projects that blend cognitive science, Arab innovation, and future thinking.

Across five dynamic days, participants will reflect deeply, collaborate creatively, and emerge with the tools—and mindset—to shape technology that serves humanity.

📌 Who Can Join?

Students aged 12-15 years old
Students aged 12-15 years old from all over the globe
10 students + 1 sponsored teacher chaperone to be selected from each country

🌟 GenAI Youth Summit Objectives:

🧠 Train the Mind
Build focus, logic, and memory agility, using games and challenges that mirror how the brain stores, retrieves, and processes information.
🌍 Think Across Time
Discover how ancient Arab innovations in science, math, and language laid the groundwork for today's technologies—and reimagine their relevance using AI.
🌱 Connect with Nature & Ethics
Explore how AI can protect the planet and serve communities through thoughtful reflection, ethical dilemmas, and values-based team discussions.
🎨 Create with Meaning
Design AI projects using tools like Teachable Machine, drawing on personal inspiration, storytelling, and cultural identity to craft ethical, purposeful tech.
🤝 Collaborate & Lead
Work in diverse teams to solve real-world challenges, pitch original ideas, and develop leadership through group decision-making, reflection, and presentation.
🎉 Celebrate Growth
Showcase progress and potential in the GenAI Celebration, where students present their AI innovations, reflect on their learning, and celebrate with family and friends.

📅 Important Dates

Youth Summit Registration Begins	25ᵗʰ April 2025
Youth Summit Paid Registration Closes	15ᵗʰ January 2026
Youth Summit In-person Sessions	7ᵗʰ to 11ᵗʰ February 2026

📖 Youth Summit Booklet

Come join us for APCG 2026

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