Partner overview
Save the date
5–7 November 2026
3–9 PM daily
Teen Hub • Expo Building
Al Bidda Park, Doha
Ages 13 to 19 · Free entry
Qatar's national platform for youth to explore opportunities, build skills, connect with organisations and take action.
A Teen Hub / Qatar Museums initiative, in collaboration with Earthna, as part of Qatar Sustainability Week.
- Presented by
- Part of
What is Youth Fest?
Youth Fest connects Qatar's young people directly with the organisations, industries, communities and opportunities shaping their future.
This is not a festival where youth only attend. They participate, create, compete, learn, perform, lead and access real pathways beyond the event.
Youth
Young people primarily aged 13–19 looking to discover, learn, connect and participate.
Organisations
Institutions, companies and communities that can create meaningful opportunities for youth.
Community
Families, educators and the wider public supporting Qatar's next generation.
2025 impact
Youth Fest 2025, in numbers
8,900+
Attendees
24+
Full-capacity experiences
37+
Partners + vendors
2,500+
Youth engaged
41
Media features
280K+
Social reach
2026 builds on that foundation: three focused evenings at the Expo Building, shaped by young people.
Youth Fest 2026
Three days. Three themes.
Thursday 5 November
Possibility
Discover what is possible.
Friday 6 November
Identity
Explore who you are, where you belong and what you can contribute.
Saturday 7 November
Action
Turn ideas, skills and connections into a next step.
One goal: empower & develop our youth.
Festival zones
Three zones, taking shape.
Labs
Learn. Make. Experiment.
Workshops in technology, design, storytelling and enterprise from contributors including Studio 5. Session times are in the programme.
Village
Eat. Meet. Spend time together.
Food, time together and scheduled youth showcases.
Impact
Discover. Connect. Get involved.
Organisations and youth companies, each with a way for young people to take part.
Build the festival
Build Youth Fest with us
Six ways in. Pick the one that fits your organisation.
- 01Host a spaceRun a staffed activation where young people can discover your work and take part. Space is allocated once agreed with the festival team.
- 02Share expertiseLead a 30 to 90 minute workshop, talk or showcase that builds a practical skill.
- 03Create an experienceBring your mission to life through an interactive challenge, demonstration or installation.
- 04Open an opportunityOffer mentoring, placements or programme access that continues after the festival.
- 05Enable deliverySupport a defined festival need through production, equipment, logistics, technology or media.
- 06Join Youth MarketPresent and sell your youth business products at the Youth Market. Selling, stand space, display, staffing and equipment are agreed with the festival team first.
Contribution-led, in kind
Contribute goods, services or expertise. Youth Fest seeks in-kind support only: a QAR value describes what a contribution is worth, never a fee.
In-kind partnership levels
Support that makes it happen
A QAR figure is the value of the goods, services or expertise contributed, not cash paid. Every level, and what it includes, is agreed with the festival team first.
| Presenting partner | QAR 100K+ | Festival-wide delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic partner | QAR 50K+ | A major need or programme |
| Zone partner | QAR 30K+ | One festival zone |
| Media partner | QAR 15K+ | Media coverage + reach |
| Delivery partner | Agreed value | A defined service, activity or campaign |
| Community + supporting partner | Agreed value | People, products or expertise |
What we are looking for
Organisations that open doors for youth
- Youth organisations
- Universities + education providers
- Employers + career pathways
- Creative industries
- Sports + wellbeing organisations
- Technology + innovation companies
- Entrepreneurs + SMEs
- Food + beverage operators
- Cultural institutions
- Media + content partners
- Production + logistics support
Before you write
What makes a strong contribution?
- Interactive rather than purely promotional
- Gives youth something to do, learn or experience
- Suitable primarily for ages 13–19
- Has a clear youth outcome
- Where possible, creates a pathway beyond the festival
- Can be delivered collaboratively with the Youth Fest team
Why participate
What your organisation gains
- 01
Connect directly with Qatar's youth community
- 02
Introduce young people to your organisation and sector
- 03
Recruit participants into programmes and opportunities
- 04
Demonstrate your organisation's youth impact
- 05
Build meaningful youth engagement rather than one-way promotion
- 06
Join a national ecosystem of organisations investing in the next generation
How it works
From your offer to delivery
- 01
Propose
Share your contribution with the Teen Hub team: quantities, service hours, delivery lead, indicative value and youth benefit.
- 02
Agree
We confirm fit, value, staffing, footprint, access, setup, collection and recognition.
- 03
Prepare and deliver
Agree technical and artwork deadlines, then complete readiness checks before opening.
- 04
Record and follow up
Confirm delivery, share the agreed evidence and name the next youth opportunity.
Current ecosystem
Who is behind Youth Fest
- Presented by
- Part of
- Delivery partners
Next step
Arranged with Teen Hub
Partnerships and contributions are arranged directly with the Teen Hub team.
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