
YTS Community Official Launch
The official unveiling of the Young Trade Society community and the Digital Gateway platform. Join us as we set the stage for youth-led trade acceleration in Africa. We’ve officially launched the first Young Trade Society (YTS) community! 18/03/2026 at The African Leadership University, we marked a major milestone; bringing together students, speakers, and partners to kickstart a global initiative of empowering the next generation of leaders in global trade! From engaging sessions on the hashtag #WTO and global trade systems to insightful conversations on regional integration and trade careers, the energy in the room was just the beginning. This is more than an event. It’s the start of a growing community where young people will learn, connect, and actively shape the future of trade. To everyone who joined us, supported us, and believed in this vision - thank you.
Event Agenda
09:00 — Keynote: The Future of Youth in Global Trade
10:00 — Digital Gateway Demo: Navigating Trade with Ease
11:00 — Interactive Workshop: Joining the Trade Movement
11:45 — Closing Remarks & Community Networking
Featured Speakers
Olexa Heshima
Founder, YTS
Chisom Ogbogu
Co-Founder, YTS
How it Went
