The International Youth Entrepreneurs Summit (I-YES) 2026 is a global platform dedicated to empowering, inspiring, and connecting young entrepreneurs from the Nepalese diaspora. Hosted by FINYE Australia, the summit will take place on 24–25 July 2026 at the Sofitel, Sydney, Australia, bringing together emerging founders, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders from around the world.

Focused on innovation, inclusion, and impact, I-YES 2026 aims to equip the next generation of entrepreneurs with the mindset, skills, and networks needed to thrive in today’s evolving global economy. The summit will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and the dynamic Pitch Arena, where startups present their ideas to international investors and compete for funding and recognition.

A major highlight is the Overseas AI Startup Challenge, offering Nepalese AI startups a global stage to showcase their innovations, gain visibility, and compete for a prize pool of AUD 30,000.

With participants and speakers from across the globe, including government leaders, bankers, academics, and successful entrepreneurs, I-YES 2026 serves as a powerful bridge between ideas, opportunity, and action—strengthening Nepalese entrepreneurship on the world stage.