Youth Economic Forum (YEF) 2026 @ KLCC

The Youth Economic Forum 2026 (YEF 2026) will be held on 3 October 2026 at the Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). As Malaysia’s premier youth‑curated economic platform, YEF 2026 brings together young leaders, policymakers, industry professionals, and academics to shape Malaysia’s economic future.

Themed “Decoding the Next Decade: Advancing Malaysia’s Economic Frontier”, the forum emphasizes four strategic pillars:

• Talent – The Protagonist: Human capital and continuous upskilling as the driver of growth.
• Social – The Heart of the Economy: Inclusive, equitable progress grounded in community well‑being.
• Green – The New Currency of Growth: Sustainability as foundational capital for resilient industries.
• Digital – The Engine of Transformation: Leveraging advanced technology, automation, and AI for future‑ready growth.

YEF 2026 focuses on fact‑based discourse converted into actionable strategies, ensuring that youth voices contribute meaningfully to Malaysia’s next decade of economic policy.

Event Highlights

• Policy Dialogues – youth leaders engaging with institutional stakeholders
• Four Pillars Framework – Talent, Social, Green, Digital
• Collaborative Partnerships – national and international institutions
• Action‑Oriented Outcomes – discourse translated into policy recommendations
• Youth‑Driven Participation – curated by young minds, for the youth