Student Energy Summit Postponed to February 2026: SES Heads to the Heart of the Amazon

Student Energy is excited to announce that the Student Energy Summit (SES) will now take place in February 2026 in Manaus, Brazil, co-hosted by the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM).

This decision to postpone our event was made to ensure that SES is the most impactful, inclusive, and accessible gathering possible. The Student Energy Summit is the world’s largest youth-led gathering on energy, and we are committed to delivering an event that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of young leaders from across the globe.

By moving the Summit to early 2026, we are creating more space between SES and COP30, which will also be hosted in Belém, Brazil this year. This timing allows both events to maintain their importance, while minimizing logistical hurdles for youth organizers and attendees, many of whom play vital roles in both spaces.

The postponement also ensures we can:

  • Provide sufficient bursaries and accessibility support so youth from all regions and backgrounds can fully participate.
  • Deliver the highest quality programming and experience that our participants, speakers, and partners expect.
  • Support our youth organizing team with the time and resources they need to bring their vision to life at the scale SES is known for.

Hosting SES in the heart of the Amazon is both historic and deeply significant. The Amazon is a critical ecosystem for our planet and home to diverse communities and youth leaders who are shaping innovative solutions for a just and sustainable energy future. This will be the first time SES is held in the Amazon, and we are thrilled to partner with UFAM to make this vision a reality.

📅 Applications open October 13, 2025, at 10:00am Brazil Standard Time (9:00am EDT).

We cannot wait to welcome young people from around the world to Manaus for this landmark event spotlighting youth leadership and global collaboration in the energy transition. Together, we will continue building momentum for a sustainable, just, and inclusive future.

Stay tuned for more updates and join us on the road to #SES2026 in the heart of the Amazon.

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