Youth Tech Fest Cyprus powered by Freedom24 has won the prestigious Non-Profit Organisation Awards and has been named the Best Youth Tech & Innovation Festival 2026 worldwide, presented by UK-based Acquisition International Magazine for the second year in a row.
This recognition goes far beyond an award. Cyprus is emerging as a global and the regional hub for forward-thinking education, innovation, and talent development.
“Through Youth Tech Fest, we are redefining how young people engage with the future by combining technology, creativity, entrepreneurship, and real-world exposure. Most importantly, we are doing this in a way that is inclusive, ensuring opportunities reach every young person regardless of background, gender, or learning differences”, said Sean Alimov, the Founder of Youth Tech Fest initiative.
The latest edition brought together:
- 2,000+ talented students from over 120 Private and Public Secondary schools and over 100 Primary schools
- leading regional and global companies
- 43 leading UK universities through the British Council
- international thought leaders and industry experts
By ensuring meaningful impact, communities’ collaboration and industry engagement, we enhance Cyprus branding globally as a recognized player shaping the future of education worldwide.
Special thanks goes out to our Headline Partner Freedom24, our distinguished partners – British Council Cyprus, AdTech Holding, Match Liquidity DMCC, bbf:, Adsterra, XM, Invest Cyprus – CIPA, UCLan Cyprus, Petrolina (Holdings) Public Ltd, DP World Limassol, Odyssey Cybersecurity, Sliq Business, G.A.P. Vassilopoulos Group, Gear Education, Wood Wizards, Dento Aviation and to all our amazing supporting partners, educators and young people that are making this vision a reality.
