Programming
Four tracks, four days
Programming is built around four clear tracks designed to work across languages and cultures — plus dedicated space for partner organizations from around the world.
Research
Research as a participatory conversation, not extraction. Global Café dialogues and the Youth Innovation Showcase put young researchers and their priorities front and centre.
Advocacy
Skill-building and high-level policy dialogue. "Power in Policy" tackles criminalisation, treatment access, activism, and family planning.
Expression
Art as data and cultural resistance. "Art as Witness" craft workshops, the daily POZine, and participatory installations across the Pavilion.
Fala Português?
A daily programming block delivered entirely in Portuguese, built with and for local Rio youth visiting the Global Village.
Partners
This year, Youth Force has intentionally created more partnership opportunities than ever before — amplifying organizations, networks, and grassroots groups who couldn't otherwise access space at AIDS 2026.
The Full Schedule
Two rooms run in parallel, plus POZine as a drop-in space all day. Partner sessions are confirmed on a rolling basis — check back for updates.
Monday, July 27
Pavilion closes at 17:00 for the opening ceremony.
| Time | Room A — Theatre | Room B — Banquet | POZine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30–12:00 | Partner | Track 1 | Drop-in |
| 12:00–13:00 | Track 2 | Partner | Drop-in |
| 13:00–14:00 | Partner | Partner | Daily Speaker |
| 14:00–15:00 | Partner | Track 3 | Drop-in |
| 15:00–16:00 | Partner | Track 4 | Drop-in |
| 16:00–17:00 | Partner | Track 2 | Drop-in |
Tuesday, July 28
| Time | Room A — Theatre | Room B — Banquet | POZine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30–12:00 | Track 1 | Partner | Drop-in |
| 12:00–13:00 | Track 2 | Partner | Drop-in |
| 13:00–14:00 | Y+ Global | Partner | Daily Speaker |
| 14:00–15:00 | Partner | Track 3 | Drop-in |
| 15:00–16:00 | Y+ Global | Track 4 | Drop-in |
| 16:00–17:00 | Partner | Track 4 | Drop-in |
| 17:00–18:00 | Partner | Partner | Drop-in |
Wednesday, July 29
| Time | Room A — Theatre | Room B — Banquet | POZine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30–12:00 | Partner | Track 1 | Drop-in |
| 12:00–13:00 | Track 2 | Partner | Drop-in |
| 13:00–14:00 | Partner | Y+ Global | Daily Speaker |
| 14:00–15:00 | Partner | Track 3 | Drop-in |
| 15:00–16:00 | Partner | Track 4 | Drop-in |
| 16:00–17:00 | Partner | Track 2 | Drop-in |
| 17:00–18:00 | Partner | Partner | Drop-in |
Thursday, July 30
| Time | Room A — Theatre | Room B — Banquet | POZine |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30–12:00 | Track 1 | Partner | Drop-in |
| 12:00–13:00 | Track 2 | Partner | Drop-in |
| 13:00–14:00 | Partner | Let's Stop AIDS | Daily Speaker |
| 14:00–15:00 | Partner | Track 3 | Drop-in |
| 15:00–16:00 | Partner | Track 4 | Drop-in |
| 16:00–17:00 | Partner | Track 2 | Drop-in |
| 17:00–18:00 | Partner | Partner | Drop-in |
Track 1 Research · Track 2 Advocacy · Track 3 Expression · Track 4 Fala Português? · Yellow Partner sessions