YES for Europe - European Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs

05/08/2026

22/07/2026

G20 Young Entrepreneurs' Alliance G20 YEA 2026 Vienna Leadership Assembly, Day 2, Toronto, Canada.

Working breakfast at Futurpreneur and meet & greet with Generation Unlimited, a
UN affiliated body that works with young entrepreneurs in the developing world and then we had an Entrepeer Networking Event.

Working together on the G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance Summit 2026 that is going to be hostes in the vibrant city of Vienna, Austria, and will bring together the brightest young minds, innovators, changemakers, and global leaders from across the G20 nations.

Set against the backdrop of one of Europe’s most historic and forward-thinking capitals, the summit will serve as a global platform for collaboration, innovation, and impactful dialogue. Participants will explore new opportunities, share bold ideas, and shape the future of entrepreneurship in an increasingly interconnected world.

Together, we will inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, strengthen international partnerships, and drive sustainable economic growth.

21/07/2026

G20 Young Entrepreneurs' Alliance G20 YEA 2026 Vienna Leadership Assembly meeting in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

The Leaders and Sherpas of the G20 country met Nina Tangri, Ontario’s Associate Minister of Small Business, and participated to a panel discussion about the Global Perspectives on Youth Entrepreneurship and Economic Growth in the Ontario Investment and Trade Centre followed by the Brazil Canada Chamber of Commerce Networking Event in the Futurpreneur Headquarter in Berczy Square.

Our Sherpa Erika Rastelli represented our confederation focusing on making entrepreneurship more accessible, transform ideas into business, reduce barriers to business grow, provide immediate support, make it easier to access to capital, creating jobs, improve productivity in order to stay competitive, find the right partners for our delegates global expansion in order to transform ambition into opportunities. Strong economics depend on opening doors to everyone.

Thanks to Futurpreneur for hosting us.

The future looks like you.

07/07/2026

Our Sherpa Erika Rastelli represented our confederation at Campus Montecitorio Foundation, Rome. Diplomacy and national interest in the new global balance.

The conference focused on analyzing the major geopolitical, economic, and cultural transformations currently redefining the international balance of power through a series of in-depth panel discussions covering international relations, the geopolitics of the future, global balances, economic development, energy, food resources, cultural diplomacy, interfaith dialogue, and matters of protocol and etiquette.

It was a high-level discussion involving ambassadors, institutional representatives, academics, and experts in international relations, economics, energy, and cultural diplomacy. A collaboration among visionaries committed to perseverance and networking to achieve our goals. An opportunity to understand the global challenges of our time and Europe’s role on the international stage.

Our factories safeguard and preserve stories that can be written and passed down; tradition is innovation that has succeeded. Production is not the only thing that matters; passing on that legacy is what counts.

In a world ruled by speed, the truly revolutionary act is pausing to look at our hands—the tools that allow us to create new things. We are experiencing structural change driven by geopolitical and macroeconomic shocks. While Europe cannot compete with Asian production volumes, it remains the undisputed global leader in creating value and product quality. Specialization leaves us exposed to shocks, yet growth must be sought in foreign markets, where Made in Europe is recognized as a premium offer. Future competitiveness will depend on the strength of the entire ecosystem.

Our thanks to Mr. Angelo Lucarella for involving us.

Institutions, entrepreneurs and young people together for a better European future.

01/07/2026

Our President Gurkan Yildirim attended the Conference ‘How to communicate the Made in Italy: AI, craftmanship’ in Italy, in Marche Region.

From the perspective of young European entrepreneurs, Made in Italy is no longer seen only as a symbol of tradition—it is increasingly recognized as a model of how tradition can evolve through innovation.

Italy’s greatest strength is that it has never abandoned its heritage. Instead, it has combined craftsmanship, design excellence, and manufacturing know-how with digital technologies, sustainability, and advanced production. This creates a unique competitive advantage.

For younger entrepreneurs, authenticity and innovation are no longer opposites. A company that preserves its identity while embracing AI, digitalization, Industry 5.0, and sustainable business models is far more attractive than one that focuses on technology alone.

We also see exciting developments in Italian startups, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, clean technologies, and deep-tech ecosystems. These demonstrate that Made in Italy is becoming not just a mark of quality, but also a mark of innovation.

As European entrepreneurs, our challenge is to build more cross-border collaborations so that innovation developed in one country can scale across Europe. The future of Made in Italy is not simply about preserving excellence—it is about leading Europe’s next generation of sustainable, digital, and globally competitive businesses.

Thanks to Beatrice Beleggia, President of Giovani Imprenditori Confindustria Fermo and to our Secretary Gianni Gallucci for inviting our team to the event. Thanks to our G20 Young Entrepreneurs' Alliance Sherpa Erika Rastelli for joining the event; it was a pleasure to meet the Argertinian UNAJE International Affairs President Fausto Brighenti and Mr. Salman Alkatthaf from Saudi Arabia that keep learning from one another.

15/02/2026

Second G20 Young Entrepreneurs' Alliance Leadership Day at Port City, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Meeting with the member of the Parliament Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Mr Chathuranga Abeysinghen in order go build on the legacy while amplifying the entrepreneurs voice, their optimism, ingenuity, resilience, boundless creativity and while confronting the structural barriers that inhibit competitiveness with clarity and resolve.

Leadership is not about commanding attention, but about convening purpose. We have given the Deputy Minister the G20yea Final Communique signed in Johannesburg, South Africa. Our Sherpa Erika Rastelli was there to represent the European entrepreneurs in listening across difference, building bridges where there are divides and holding fast to the belief that progress is possible, even when the path is steep.

08/02/2026

Diplomats Evening in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in occasion of the G20 Young Entrepreneurs' Alliance Leadership Assembly. The Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath received the G20yea Final Communique signed in Johannesburg, South Africa, during last G20yea Summit.

The President Manjula Sashrien signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the German and the Japanese entrepreneurs.

The Italian Ambassador in Sri Lanka Damiano Francovigh joined the Diplomats Evening organized by Coyle, the national entrepreneurs association. It was a pleasure for our Sherpa Erika Rastelli to meet him.

The way we have been welcomed during the reception dinner highlights the importance of youth entrepreneurship for G20 countries engagement. We will further prioritize partnerships and forward-looking initiatives that enhance our members’ business performance and international competitiveness.

Stay tuned with other activities going on in Sri Lanka in bridging boundaries.