Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) Hub, Masdar’s global initiative to empower the next generation of sustainability leaders, will take place at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025 from 14-16 January. The program will explore how young people can use artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to develop climate solutions.
Hosted by Masdar, the Y4S Hub will be held under the theme of ‘Generation Now – Building the Future’, and will explore technology, sustainability and youth entrepreneurship by empowering youth to engage with government officials, industry leaders, investors, experts and their peers. The Y4S Hub offers a dynamic program centered around five key pillars: Unlocking Potential, Driving Progress; Innovating for the Energy Transformation; Empowering Entrepreneurs for a Resilient World; Cultivating STEM Skills for a Sustainable Future; and Fostering Global Collaboration and Cultural Exchange.
Mohamed Al Ramahi, CEO, Masdar, said: “Since 2016, Youth 4 Sustainability has empowered tens of thousands of young people to take a more active role in shaping a sustainable future, in alignment with the UAE’s mission to advance youth leadership. The Y4S Hub at ADSW 2025 will provide a platform to connect young voices globally with governments, industry leaders and civil society to enable them to play a meaningful role in driving social, economic and environmental progress. By equipping the next generation with the skills, knowledge and networks they need, Y4S is helping to shape the global sustainability leaders of tomorrow.”
Attendees can participate in a range of interactive sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, including:
- The Annual Y4S Forum: dynamic interactive sessions, engaging debates, insightful panels and inspiring keynotes featuring leading experts, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
- Out-of-Labs: an innovation marketplace showcasing cutting-edge climate technologies and net-zero solutions developed by startups and student projects including Y4S participants.
- Youth Connect: hands-on workshops covering climate literacy and engaging youth climate negotiation simulations.
- Innovate 4 Climate (I4C) Pitch Day: young innovators will pitch their innovative solutions for water scarcity.
