Celebrating a Landmark Event: International Seminar on UN/UNESCO-UNEVOC World Youth Skills Day 2026
Observance Focus- UN/UNESCO-UNEVOC World Youth Skills Day – July 15, 2026
“Future Skills 2030: Empowering Youth for Innovation, Leadership, and Global Impact”
Panel Discussion: Global Roundtable on Youth Skills, AI & Future Workforce
The session was moderated by Dr. Swarna (also served as Roundtable Chair) and focused on
Panelists:
- Dr. Sonia Maria D’Souza – Expert in AI and interdisciplinary learning; advocated for real-time AI projects in agriculture and other sectors
- Dr. Abigail Adeniji – Specialist in smart cities and sustainable infrastructure; championed AI and IT education from the secondary school level
- Noor Nazeranah Binti Omar Din– Human Resource Management expert from Asia Pacific University, Malaysia; highlighted academia-industry partnerships and continuous upskilling ecosystems
The panel unanimously concluded that AI must empower, not replace humanity — calling on educators, policymakers & industry leaders to collaborate in building ethical, accessible & future-ready skills for youth by 2030.
Read the Full Summary: Summary 15 July 2026 International Seminar
Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/ceWtNLx8z44?feature=share

