The 2nd International Young Leaders Forum 2026 (IYLF2026) focuses on innovation-driven pathways toward a sustainable future in the context of global transitions toward sustainability and intelligent transformation. Fields including biotechnology, clean energy and environmental engineering, digital technologies, and smart manufacturing are reshaping modes of production, industrial infrastructures, and value systems, while posing new challenges and opportunities for young researchers and educators in an era of rapid technological convergence.

The Forum aims to provide a high-level international platform for postgraduate students, early-career researchers, and young educators from around the world to exchange ideas and engage in cross-disciplinary dialogue. It welcomes research and perspectives related to sustainable development, climate change, energy transition, environmental protection, digital ethics, intelligent technologies, and integration of scientific research with educational innovation.

The forum will be held in Auckland, New Zealand, a country renowned for magnificent natural landscapes and strong commitment to environmental stewardship. As the host city, Auckland exemplifies the harmonious integration of innovation and sustainability. It is not only a technological and economic hub of the South Pacific but also consistently strives to become one of the most liveable, environmentally conscious, and resilient urban cities in the world.