Junior Enterprises World Conference 2026
26–30 August 2026 · Belo Horizonte, Brazil
The Junior Enterprises World Conference 2026 (JEWC26) will bring together more than 4,800 Junior Entrepreneurs representing 40+ nationalities for five days of international exchange, learning and collaboration in Belo Horizonte.
JEWC brings together students who already manage organisations, lead teams and deliver professional projects for real clients while completing their university studies. The 2026 conference provides a global meeting point for this student-led entrepreneurial network.
Hosted by Junior Enterprises Global in collaboration with Brasil Júnior and FEJEMG.
Background
About JEWC26
Background information for journalists covering the conference and the global Junior Enterprise Movement.
What is JEWC?
The Junior Enterprises World Conference (JEWC) is the international gathering of the Junior Enterprise Movement. Since 2004, it has brought Junior Entrepreneurs from different countries and regions together for professional development, exchange and international collaboration.
JEWC26 takes place in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, from 26 to 30 August 2026. More than 4,800 participants representing over 40 nationalities are expected to attend.
- Five days of plenary sessions, workshops, professional development and international exchange.
- Participants come from Junior Enterprises and their national networks across multiple continents.
- The conference connects student entrepreneurship with universities, companies, institutions and international partners.
What is a Junior Enterprise?
A Junior Enterprise is a student-led organisation connected to a higher-education institution in which students develop professional skills by managing an organisation and delivering projects for external clients.
Junior Entrepreneurs take responsibility for areas such as project delivery, business development, finance, marketing, human resources and organisational management while completing their studies.
- Students apply academic knowledge through real client projects.
- Junior Enterprises are managed by students themselves.
- The model combines higher education with practical entrepreneurial and professional experience.
About Junior Enterprises Global
Junior Enterprises Global is the international organisation representing and connecting the Junior Enterprise Movement worldwide. It supports cooperation between national networks, strengthens the development of Junior Enterprises and represents the Movement towards international institutions, partners and stakeholders.
As the international host of JEWC26, Junior Enterprises Global connects the conference with the wider global Movement and its shared mission of developing students through practical entrepreneurial experience.
JEWC26 hosting
JEWC26 is hosted by Junior Enterprises Global in collaboration with Brasil Júnior and FEJEMG.
Voices from the Movement
Voices from JEWC26
Perspectives from Junior Enterprises Global, the international organising team of JEWC26 and a Junior Entrepreneur whose journey was shaped by the previous World Conference.
President · Junior Enterprises Global
Amaury Deloffre
“ The Junior Enterprises World Conference 2026 is a moment of togetherness for Junior Entrepreneurs and their ambitions. It brings together a youth movement with a long history that inspires more than 100,000 students every year. As President of the Movement, it has been a pleasure to work with the Brazilian network towards this event.
International Organiser · JEWC26
Luisa Cintra Estorilio
“ JEWC26 in Belo Horizonte recalls a lot of history, as the first World Conference also took place in this city. What makes it special is seeing thousands of students come together wanting to build something bigger and a better future for all. The people of the Junior Enterprise Movement and their stories continue to inspire me time and again.
Vice-President · Junior Enterprises Global
Gaia Scuratti
“ JEWC is one of the rare moments when you can physically see the scale of what young people are already capable of building. Our participants are already running successful organisations and working on real-life solutions. Bringing almost 5,000 of them together from across the world creates an extraordinary environment for learning, collaboration and ambition.
Founder · First Junior Enterprise in Bolivia
Ivan Butron Sossa
“ I loved JEWC 2023 because I discovered Junior Enterprises from around the world, and the experience inspired me to change my life. I met students from many countries who later supported me by exchanging ideas and experiences as I worked to build the first Junior Enterprise in my hometown in Bolivia.
International Organiser · JEWC26 · Treasurer · Junior Enterprises Global
Astolfo Lameu
“ The Junior Enterprises World Conference 2026 is the biggest conference the international Junior Enterprise Movement has seen. We are excited to work with our institutional and corporate partners and network members to make these five days unforgettable and create an experience that will be remembered for years to come.
Interview requests
Journalists covering JEWC26 may request interviews with the representatives featured above or enquire about additional perspectives from the Junior Enterprise Movement. Interviews are coordinated directly by the Junior Enterprises Global press team and are subject to availability.
This contact route is intended for journalists and recognised media outlets. For other enquiries, please use the regular Junior Enterprises Global contact channels.
Press information
Press information & visuals
Official information and selected visual material for journalists covering the Junior Enterprises World Conference 2026.
Official press release
Junior Enterprises World Conference 2026
Read the latest official announcement from Junior Enterprises Global on JEWC26, the international gathering taking place in Belo Horizonte from 26 to 30 August 2026.
Selected archive photography
A small selection of photographs from previous editions of the Junior Enterprises World Conference is provided below for editorial reference.
JEWC 2023 · Florence, Italy
Archive image, not JEWC26.
JEWC 2023 · Florence, Italy
Archive image, not JEWC26.
JEWC 2016 · Florianopolis, Brazil
Archive image, not JEWC26.
Additional material for journalists
Working journalists and recognised media outlets may contact Junior Enterprises Global directly for additional photographs, factual information, interview coordination or other material related to JEWC26.
Additional media material is provided for editorial use and subject to availability. For non-media enquiries, please use the regular Junior Enterprises Global contact channels.