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2026 IYF is now calling for applications.
Call for Applications: 2026 International Youth Forum on Creativity and Heritage along the Silk Roads
Calling all young heritage storytellers! Are you a storyteller, filmmaker, or a heritage enthusiast? Do you want to see the Silk Roads through your lens using AI tools? We are thrilled to announce that the application for 2026 International Youth Forum (IYF) on Creativity and Heritage along the Silk Roads is now open! This year, we are looking for creative practitioners who are ready to collaborate and explore innovative ways of interpreting and presenting cultural heritage, including through the responsible use of AI.” 🌏Theme: Youth-led Creative Heritage Expression in the Age of AI 🌐Organizers: UNESCO, Chinese National Commission for UNESCO, Changsha and Nanjing Municipal Governments of People’s Republic of China 📍Location: Cities of Changsha and Nanjing in China 📅Date: 15-20 Nov 2026
How to apply?
Submit your application (including your video portfolio!) via official portal: 🔗 https://forms.gle/DGjWru7ox4EzaGLr6 ⏱️Deadline: 27 Sep 2026, 23:59 (Beijing Time / UTC+8) Learn more about IYF: https://www.unesco.org/en/node/87405?hub=66929
Who are we looking for?
✅ Must be between 18 and 32 to apply ✅ Be willing to learn and apply UNESCO’s ‘Youth Lens’ for storytelling ✅ Integrate AI to showcase the beauty and innovation of local heritage. ✅ Collaborate in international, cross-cultural teams
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