Portorož Youth Health Forum 2026
Date: 21–23 September 2026
Location: Portorož, Slovenia
Working language: English
Registration deadline: 31 July (early bird), 31 August (regular), no deadline (late)
Portorož Youth Health Forum 2026
Date: 20–24 September 2026
Location: Portorož, Slovenia
Working language: English
Registration deadline: 31 July (early bird), 30 August (regular), no deadline (late)
The Portorož Youth Health Forum brings together youth workers, youth health advocates, health professionals, experts, and stakeholders from across Europe and beyond to explore the role of young people in shaping healthier societies. By connecting youth work with health promotion, prevention, advocacy, and policymaking, the forum creates a space for practical learning, exchange of ideas, cooperation, networking, and the development of new approaches to youth health.
PYHF 2026 is organized in the framework of the YHO Annual Work Plan, supported by European Youth Foundation of the Council of Europe (Structural Grant – Reference 7222.SG2.2026-2027).
PYHF 2026 is funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme, with the support of the national agency MOVIT.
Ideas and Aims
The aim of the Portorož Youth Health Forum 2026 is to empower and improve the skills of youth health advocates and youth health workers with a focus on health prevention and promotion, research and relevant data, networking, advocacy, campaigns, and policymaking.
The main goals of the Portorož Youth Health Forum are:
1. To empower youth workers by strengthening their capacities in the fields of health promotion, research, networking, advocacy, campaigns, and policymaking.
2. To increase the knowledge and skills of youth health workers in developing and implementing youth health interventions, designing innovative health solutions for young people, and leading effective advocacy campaigns aimed at influencing policymaking and ensuring the meaningful involvement of young people in health-related topics.
3. To review the existing declaration on European youth health work, which includes statements and recommendations for governments, decision-makers, and international organizations. The declaration was developed during the first forum held in 2023, and PYHF 2026 will provide an opportunity to update and strengthen it with new findings, insights, and strategic directions.
4. To create a hub for cooperation and innovation in the field of youth health, which will further improve youth cooperation in this area and strengthen the international perspective and global understanding of issues related to young people’s health.
Participation Fee
In order to support participation of more young people through scholarships, we are introducing a participation fee that covers the conference pack, coffee breaks, lunches, and possible organized local travel for the duration of the event. The participation fee varies depending on the time of your application/registration. You can lower your participation fee by applying early. See the different fees below.
| Public bodies, regular and non-European participants | Non-governmental organizations and students | Representatives of YHO member organizations |
Early bird: | €350 | €200 | €100 |
Regular applicants: | €450 | €300 | €150 |
Late applicants: After 1 September | €550 | €400 | €200 |
Venue
PYHF 2026 will be held at at Boutique Hotel Portorose.
The entire programme will take place there, as well as our coffee breaks and lunches. We can also help you reserve an overnight stay at the hotel.
Travel and Accommodation Costs
The participants cover their own travel costs to and from the venue in Slovenia, as well as their accommodation. We can assist you with the reservation of the accommodation at Boutique Hotel Portorose.
Nearby Airports
The nearest airports are Trieste Ronchi Airport, Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport, Treviso Airport and Venice Marco Polo Airport. We will provide 15% discount codes for the door-to-door shuttle transportation company GoOpti.com. Directions for public transport will be provided upon registration.
Programme
Selection Process and Confirmation of Attendance
The applicants who have no connection to the alcohol or tobacco industry (it is a mandatory declaration during the registration process) are considered approved after the participation fee has been paid. In case a connection to the alcohol or tobacco industry is noticed after the participant has been accepted to the event, a rejection of their participation is possible. A one time processing fee of 100 euros will be deducted from the refund that will be processed to the mode of payment used during the registration process.
Participants will receive confirmation by email with a Welcome Pack within three working days after the registration has been submitted. Your place at the conference will be guaranteed after the receipt of the participation fee.
Places at the conference are limited, and participants will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
REGISTRATION and Payment
Upon successful payment, your registration for the event will be confirmed. You will be contacted by our team once the payment has been made. Please select your option below.
By paying you abide by our Conflict of Interest Policy.
Questions & answers
If this occurs no later than 31 August, the participant will receive a refund of the participation fee minus 100 euros for administrative costs. Alternatively, participation can be transferred to another individual free of charge at any time.
We can help you with booking a hotel room at Boutique Hotel Portorose.
All participants will receive a questionnaire regarding specific needs well in advance of the conference.
Please inquire with the organizers for any specific accommodation.
The forum is confirmed and will proceed as planned, except in the case of unforeseen force majeure events.
The conference is fully accessible to those with mobility impairments.
This conference does not allocate space or time for such presentations, but there will be ample networking opportunities for participants to become acquainted with each other’s work.
The organizers do not provide this service, but in case of booking the official conference transportation with GoOpti, you will receive instructions on how to avail shuttle services from door to door, together with a 10% discount.
We look forward to seeing you in Portorož!
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