Submissions should align with one of the following thematic tracks:

1. AI & Emerging Technologies
Generative AI and youth creativity
Responsible and inclusive AI
Machine learning applications for social impact

2. Digital Innovation for Entrepreneurship
Business model development for startups
Investor-readiness and tech financing
Digital product design and market entry

3. Tech for Inclusion & Empowerment
Women, persons with disabilities, and marginalized youth in digital transformation
Digital skills for employability
Inclusive education and tech

4. The Future of Work
AI and automation in the workplace
Upskilling youth for new economy careers
Remote work, freelancing, and tech-enabled job creation

5. Cybersecurity, Data Ethics
Youth engagement in digital safety
Data governance and privacy
Ethical tech leadership

Abstract Guidelines

• Abstracts should be 250–300 words
• Include a clear title and summary of your idea, research, or project
• Indicate the preferred thematic track
• Provide the author’s name, affiliation, bio (max 100 words), and contact details

Note: Full papers are optional but highly encouraged for research-focused submissions.
Accepted papers will be requested to be presented and published in the GYTS 2025 Summit and Digital Proceedings.

Who Should Submit

• University & tertiary students
• Senior high school tech clubs (through guidance)
• Early-career professionals
• Young startup founders & digital creators
• Researchers, educators, and NGO practitioners
• Women in STEM and persons with disabilities

Phase Date

Call for Abstracts Opens—3rd September, 2025
Submission Deadline—3rd October, 2025
Notification of Acceptance—October 25, 2025
Summit Date —November 7, 2025