What if Africa’s young people didn’t just talk about One Health challenges, but built the ventures, partnerships and solutions to address them?
After three editions of bringing young Africans together around One Health, innovation and sustainable livelihoods, we are taking the African Youth Dialogue (AYD) into its next chapter.
This year, we’re bringing together young innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, students, professionals, policymakers and changemakers from across Africa and beyond for a virtual experience designed to connect ideas with opportunities.
Summary
Date: 11th and 12th December, 2026
Format: Virtual
Participants: Africa & beyond
The theme for this year is “Innovate, Integrate, Inspire: From Vision to Venture in Building Africa’s One Health Economy”
- Expect conversations around:
One Health innovation & entrepreneurship - Financing the One Health economy
- Food systems, food security & sustainable livelihoods
- Biodiversity conservation & community prosperity
- Antimicrobial resistance & One Health solutions
- Innovation, venture development & scaling impact
And yes, we will officially launch the One Health Innovative Venture Awards, creating opportunities for young innovators to showcase solutions and connect with mentorship, partnerships and opportunities to take their ideas further.
But AYD isn’t just about listening, it’s about connecting, creating, collaborating and building. Whether you’re developing an idea, running a young organization, conducting research, building a business, shaping policy, or simply looking for your place in Africa’s One Health movement…AYD 2026 is for you.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates kickstart your career use link below to apply.
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