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Youth Venture Camp 2026
The Next Generation Speaks Up
Welcome to the Youth Venture Camp, where we cultivate the entrepreneurial spirit, transforming ideas into actionable business ventures.
Don’t miss this opportunity to develop your entrepreneurial skills, make lasting connections, and have the adventure of a lifetime.
Montreux,
March 24-26, 2026
The Next Generation Speaks Up
The Youth Venture Camp, in collaboration with the prestigious HIM Business School, offers a transformative business education experience like no others.
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Say goodbye to traditional classrooms and embrace a learning environment where real-world scenarios are your textbooks.
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You will develop the skills to analyze, adapt, and innovate across diverse business landscapes.
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The Youth Venture Camp is not just about learning business; it's about living it.
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Engage in intensive workshops, benefit from expert mentorship, and participate in hands-on projects designed to unlock your entrepreneurial spirit and distinguish you in the business world.
Three days of MBA Learning
The 3-day program features wealth management, leadership and business modeling workshops. It culminates in a pitch competition at the NextGen Forum.
FULL AGENDA
TUE - March 24
Ice-Breaking Activities and Networking
Workshop 1: “Succession for Success: The Basics of Wealth Management”
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Workshop 2: “Social Capital: The Key to Fast-Track Growth”
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Social event & dinner
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WED - March 25
Venture Building: Start-Up Bootcamp​​
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Generating Startup Ideas, defining target customers, and identifying the core problem to solve.
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Focus on building a business model, analyzing market segments, and outlining the Minimum Viable Product.
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Covers marketing essentials, implementation planning, and key financial considerations.
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Networking dinner
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THU - March 26
Pitching Day
Students get a practical course on public speaking: “The Art of Persuasion: Public Speaking for Success”
​Pitch competition with invited investors and business executives
YVC 2026 Day 1: Workshops
Succession for Success: The Basics of Wealth Management
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Why succession matters: preserving family legacy, values, and long-term wealth.
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Basics of financial planning: risk/return, diversification, and time horizons across generations.
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The role of next-gen: building financial literacy, responsibility, and a personal purpose statement.
Social Capital: The Key to Fast-Track Growth
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Building social capital: how to create and grow a supportive, resourceful network.
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Career and business growth: how connections and mentorship can accelerate development.
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Effective communication: practical insights on engaging with accomplished leaders and peers.
Day 2: Venture Building
PART 1
Participants generate startup ideas and identify their target customers and the problems their venture will solve.​
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PART 2
The session focuses on crafting a business model, understanding market segmentation and defining a Minimum Viable Product (MVP).
PART 1
The session involves learning about marketing, implementation strategies, financial planning, fundraising, and effective communication.
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PART 2
Students get a practical course on public speaking: “The Art of Persuasion: Public Speaking for Success”
Sustainability: The Heart of Innovation
Shaping a Green Future Through Entrepreneurship
At the core of the Youth Venture Camp lies a vital mission: to spark innovation in sustainability. We challenge young minds to craft business ideas that not only generate value but also contribute to a more sustainable world. This competition recognizes the power of tomorrow's entrepreneurs to forge a future where economic success and environmental stewardship thrive in harmony.
Why Choosing the Youth Venture Camp?
Academic & Networking Benefits
Simulation Learning
Real-World Experience:
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We use simulation methods developed by top business schools to tackle real-life business challenges.
Value Creation
Directly Applicable Knowledge:
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We provide practical experience in venture creation, business modeling and strategy execution.
Top MBA Professors
Expert Guidance:
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Our coaches are selected among top business faculty and seasoned entrepreneurs from INSEAD Business School.
Smart Networking
Valuable Connections:
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Both parents and students benefit from an international network of meticulously curated participants.
