The International Student Energy Summit (SES), the world’s biggest and most diverse youth energy event, starts today in Manaus, Brazil, in the heart of Amazonia, hosted by the Federal University of Amazonas in collaboration with Student Energy.
BE OPEN is proud to be a partner in this internationally significant event. BE OPEN and SES are united by the ambition to harness the power of youth-led change to impact communities worldwide. The event brings together young changemakers from across the globe to accelerate the just transition, and creates space for young leaders, industry experts, government officials, policymakers, and private sector representatives to share knowledge and collaborate on solutions to the critical energy issues affecting by vulnerable communities worldwide.
Since 2009, SES has united over 4000 youth from 200+ countries to reimagine the future, break barriers, and connect the unconnected. In 2026, the Summit will reach new communities, and foster collaboration amongst young leaders who are tackling urgent energy challenges. Hosting SES in the Amazon underscores the importance of centring communities, particularly those often overlooked in high-level convenings across the climate and energy space.
SES 2026 will unite a diverse range of delegates, giving youth from remote communities around the world, global Indigenous youth, and youth from Latin America, SIDS and the Caribbean the unique opportunity to share their expertise and challenges while working with global participants to co-create a roadmap for a sustainability future that addresses the intricate dynamics of the energy transition.