The 15th IYMS was held Jul 31st – Aug 8th, 2020

Online: United From Our Homes



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The 16th IYMS will be held Jul 25th – Aug 7th, 2021

International Youth Media Summit

Nobody can solve the world’s most challenging issues alone.

That’s why we push boundaries and break barriers. Fueled by the power of media, we come together to make an impact on the world.

Mission

MISSION

The IYMS is an annual two-week event where delegates from all over the world meet for the opportunity to work beyond borders. They collaborate on media projects and motivate one another to take action and responsibility to inspire their generation and shape the world.

Experience

EXPERIENCE

We build bridges across cultures – one film at a time, one youth at a time. In this process during the last 13 years more than 1000 young delegates and their adult advisors representing 64+ countries have participated at our events.

We welcome...

Delegate

DIPLOMATS

14 - 24 years old

enjoy doing research, consulting with experts and crafting persuasive arguments using written and oral communication, most passionate about solving the world's major global issues.

Filmmaker

FILMMAKERS

14 - 24 years old

already have some experience with expressing themselves with the camera and video editing, are willing to learn more, but are also eager to teach others about what they have learned so far.

Advisor

ADVISORS

25 years or older

serve as the leaders and contact points for delegations and issue groups, teach in their areas of expertise and support the delegates in completing their main goals at the Summit.

Be a part of global change!

EXPLORE the power and impact of media to transform attitudes, behaviors and lives.

APPLY your new awareness to the making of films about social issues that matter most to you.

LEARN to think globally, while stressing the urgency to act locally to ignite change within society.

Take action!