2024 Festival is postponed,
stay tuned for a new date
AFRICA'S LARGEST youth owned brands
The Festival of Youth Owned Brands is currently the only and largest exhibition on the African continent which houses youth owned brands. It will be returning for its 2nd edition in 2024, and this year’s edition will be the biggest edition to date.
The Festival of Youth Owned Brands will bring together over 2500 professionals across various industries; 100+ youth owned brands; +50 masterclass sessions conducted by professionals from across the African continent, all under the same roof, for a 2-day action packed opportunity to network and engage.
+150 Exhibitors
Our purpose as the Festival of Youth- Owned Brands is to educate, celebrate and inspire youth excellence. To achieve this goal, we have allocated 3 pillars which are Education, Exhibition and Entertainment.
Education
We believe in educating and empowering the youth and pledge to do this through connecting with industry leaders and visionaries who share their expertise through, workshops, masterclasses, panel discussions and workshops. Knowledge is power and we want to prep you for successes.
Exhibition
South African brands with African brands. See, touch and feel the craftmanship and brilliance of youth-owned brands. Want to be a part this story? Email us to become an exhibitor.
Entertainment
We know how to recognize youth excellence, but we know how to party too. Celebrate The Top 16 Youth-Owned Brand Awards in style at the Sandton Convention Centre with star-studded performances, our legendary blue carpet. Want to mix and mingle on the carpet? Enter the Presenter search.