Young leaders from 12 countries to gather in Pretoria for dialogue, knowledge exchange and a shared vision for the global future
The South African BRICS Youth Association (SABYA), in partnership with the University of South Africa (UNISA), will host the 5th BRICS Summer School South Africa 2026 from 2–3 September 2026 at the University of South Africa in Pretoria.
Held under the theme “Innovatively Inclusive Futures for BRICS and the Global South”, the two-day Summer School will bring together approximately 150 participants for an intensive programme of learning, dialogue, networking and international exchange. Participants from 12 countries have been confirmed.
The opening ceremony will feature keynote addresses by Sindisiwe Chikunga, Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, and Thandi Moraka, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation.
The programme will explore key issues including the history and development of BRICS, financial and economic cooperation, opportunities within BRICS, reform of global governance, the New Development Bank, diplomacy and the changing role of the Global South.
The Summer School will also provide a platform for students, researchers, young professionals, academics, entrepreneurs, youth leaders and other participants to engage with experts through lectures, interactive discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions.
“The BRICS Summer School is about ensuring that young people are not merely observers of changes taking place within BRICS and the Global South but are equipped with the knowledge, networks and platforms required to participate meaningfully in shaping the future. Bringing together young people from 12 countries provides an important opportunity to strengthen people-to-people relations and build a new generation of globally engaged young leaders,” said Raymond Matlala, CEO of the South African BRICS Youth Association.
The two-day programme will feature lectures and discussions on BRICS cooperation and opportunities, financial cooperation, global governance reform and the New Development Bank, while creating opportunities for meaningful engagement between local and international participants.
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