2026 Youth Business Summit
About
The Youth Business Summit serves as a global convention designed to bring together thousands of young professionals and budding entrepreneurs to showcase the business acumen they have developed during the school year. Its mission is to empower students through real-world business experiences, allowing them to apply classroom learning in a high-stakes, professional environment. Core activities include a massive trade exhibition at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, where students manage booths and process transactions using a simulated point-of-sale system. The summit also hosts the National Business Plan Competition and various other contests in finance, marketing, and human resources. The unique value of the program lies in its scale, attracting over 4,000 students from more than 160 schools across 18 states and 7 countries. Ultimately, the event provides a platform for students to test their professional skills against global peers while networking with industry experts.