ORANGE YOUTH FESTIVAL

Registration & Morning Coffee

Networking & welcome refreshments

Symposium Opening Ceremony

Chairman’s Remarks, Solidarity Messages & Keynote: "Realizing Agenda 2063: The Youth Imperative"

Group Photo, Coffee Break & Media Engagement

Delegates group photo & Press corner

Technical Presentation

AU Agenda 2063 – Status, Gaps & Opportunities for Youth

Networking Lunch

Cultural cuisine & Intergenerational dialogue

Policy Labs: 7 Aspirations of Agenda 2063

Concurrent tracks – Prosperous Africa, Integration, Governance, Peace, Culture, People-driven Development, Global Partnerships

Afternoon Coffee Break

Networking & expo touchpoints

Youth Policy Panel

"Our Voices, Our Solutions" – Youth leaders

Closing Plenary: Day 2 Wrap-up

Key takeaways & roadmap for Accra Youth Statement

Orange Reflections & Film Screening

• Open mic & "Orange Reflections" discussions
• Screening of youth-produced films on African futures
• Live acoustic & discussions

Morning Fitness & Wellness

Jogging, aerobics, outdoor games – energize the movement

Breakfast & Networking Circle

Connect with fellow delegates & mentors

Signing of the Accra Youth Statement & Press Briefing

Official adoption of policy recommendations and media launch

LEGACY PROJECT: Community Impact On-site action

• Tree Planting Exercise (Greening Accra)
• Novel Engineering School Project
• Menstrual Health Education
• School Painting
• Orphanage Home Visit

MASTERCLASS SERIES: Skills Development Career accelerator

• AI in Education & Future-Ready Learning
• Creative Arts & Agribusiness Fusion
• Social Enterprise Designing – from idea to impact
• Your Story: Leadership Masterclass with storytelling
• Effective Advocacy: Policy influencing toolkit

Facilitated by Industry experts

Lunch Break & Expo Previews

Catering by local agripreneurs

INNOVATION EXPO & DEAL ROOM

• Pre-matched VC/Angel meetings & mentorship booths
• Culinary competition – taste of African gastronomy
• Community Impact Project Grande Finale
• Stepping Ahead Leadership Conference (SALC) Graduation Ceremony
• Live pitch sessions and investment matchmaking

ORANGE CULTURAL & TALENT SPOTLIGHT NIGHT

Fashion, dance, music, and spoken word featuring African artists

Missions Conference & YAO Leadership Dialogue

Strategic mobilization, African youth chapters & continental strategy

Coffee Break & Innovation Expo "Last Call"

Final round of expo booths and networking

LDTP GRADUATION & FELLOWSHIP LAUNCH CEREMONY

• Leadership Diary Training Program (LDTP) 2026 Batch Graduation
• Inspiring video reflections & success stories from alumni
• Launch of the Youth Arise African Fellowship (inaugural cohort)

ORANGE LEGACY GRAND FINALE

• Festival Awards: Innovators, Artists, Community Champions & Volunteers
• Final Inspirational Word & Vote of Thanks
• Official Closing & Passing of the Torch to next host city
• Cultural performances

Delegates’ Farewell Breakfast

Continental breakfast & last peer networking

“Orange Ambassador” Briefing

Hand-delivering the Final Communiqué to Ambassadors + action roadmap

Official Delegate Departure

Shuttle service to airport & farewell protocols