NAUFest 2026

NAUFest is Junior Achievement's largest educational event. It brings together young people from across the region, creating a shared space for learning, inspiration, and action.

Experiences at NAUFest

's in-person events

+35 events in 31 cities. Talks, activities, gatherings, workshops, and live experiences.

challenge

Develop an idea, solve a real-world challenge, and present it to a regional panel of judges. In the end, the prize could be yours.

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Matching talent with

Mentoring sessions and short video series featuring thought leaders from companies and organizations. Learn from industry leaders about topics that interest you today.

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A SPACE DESIGNED JUST FOR YOU

Entrepreneurship

Skills, case studies, and role models for those who want to create their own opportunities.

r Artificial Intelligence

What's changing, what's staying the same, and how to prepare for a job market shaped by AI.

Sustainability

How environmental and social goals are incorporated into today's professional decisions.

's personal mission

's Personal Mission

Finding your own path: what interests you, what challenges you, what you want to build.

's World of Work

The skills, industries, and formats that are redefining how people work in the region.

Unlock your potential and win by joining us

Choose the experience

Take part in in-person events, mentoring sessions with business leaders, challenges, and live masterclasses.

Unlock your potential

Explore new ideas, develop skills for the future, and connect with people who can inspire your next step.

Earn rewards for participating

Unlock exclusive content, resources, and rewards as you take part in the various NAUFest experiences.

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Brazil

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Panama

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El Salvador

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Guatemala

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Jamaica

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Mexico

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Peru

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Uruguay

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What people who have already experienced
have to say

“NAUFest was a turning point in my journey. Through the Challenge, I turned an idea into my first startup: Todos Online, an AI platform that helps teachers adapt activities for students with disabilities.”

João Pedro · Winner of the 2025 Challenge · Brazil

“I won the Challenge and won a trip to the International Entrepreneurs Forum in Guatemala. I met young people who were just as eager to grow as I was. This year, it could be you.”

Leon Galindez · 2024 Challenge Winner · JA Alumni Argentina

“There’s a clear before and after when someone experiences NAUFest. It gives you the chance to have a direct conversation with leaders you admire, and to see that it really is possible to become one yourself.”

Ángela Becerra · President of JA Alumni Peru · Host of Matching Talent

“The insecure young man I met at the beginning has come a long way. The potential of the solution he developed is very promising.”

Odair Lima · PMI Volunteer · Mentor for the 2025 Challenge

“Through NAUFest, we provide young people with practical project management skills that strengthen their leadership and entrepreneurial spirit. This partnership helps bridge the talent gap in the region.”

Tim Swain · Social Impact Programs Specialist, PMIEF