Gen-E 2026 · Latvia
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From registration to the Gala Awards Dinner in Riga — everything that happens, and exactly when. Flip between the full yearly journey and the day-by-day on-site programme below.
Tap any phase or day below to open the full detail — nothing's hidden forever, just tucked away until you need it
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Phase 1 of 3
Company Portal & Virtual Expo
Oct 2025 → Jan 2026 2 datesRegistration and virtual stand building for consideration in online award application.
- Oct 2025 onwards Registration of JA Businesses
- Jan 08, 2026 onwards Building of Stands by JA Businesses
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Phase 2 of 3
Online Awards
Feb 2026 → Jul 2026 6 datesApplications open, get reviewed by the jury, and online award winners are announced.
- 24 Feb – 01 May Online Awards applications
- 23 April Gen-E 2026 Official Virtual Opening
- 02–14 May Review of Online Award Applications
- 20 May Jury interviews
- 01–10 Jun Announcement of Online Award Winners
- 01 Jun Entrepreneurial Journey of Growth Award Sponsored by Euroclear Foundation
- 02 Jun NN Social Innovation Award
- 03 Jun Inclusion Impact Award
- 04 Jun J&J Brilliant STEM Innovation Award
- 05 Jun PMI Educational Foundation Best Application of Project Management Award
- 08 Jun The Innovation in Energy Award Supported by the Schneider Electric Foundation
- 09 Jun EUIPO Youth IP Awareness Award
- 10 Jun EUROPEN Market Expansion Award
- 07–10 Jul Winning Teams Attend & Showcase at Gen-E 2026, LatviaHappens in Riga
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Phase 3 of 3
Main & Signature Awards
Jun 2026 → Jul 2026 8 datesReport submissions, jury interviews, and the final stage presentations and awards night in Riga.
- 07 Jun Deadline to Submit Report/Pitch Decks
Both levels
- 29 Jun University Level Main Jury Interviews
- 30 Jun Upper Secondary Level Main Jury Interviews
- 01 Jul Deadline to Submit Stage Material
- 01–03 Jul Signature Award Interviews
Both levels
- 08 Jul Stage Presentations at Gen-E 2026, LatviaHappens in Riga
- 09 Jul Stands Exhibition at Gen-E 2026, LatviaHappens in Riga
- 09 Jul Awards Night at Gen-E 2026, LatviaHappens in Riga
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What's next
Ready for Riga? See exactly what happens on the ground.
Hosted by JA Europe & JA Latvia
Gen-E 2026 Riga, Latvia Programme
Local time in Riga, Latvia – EEST
Set on the shores of the Baltic Sea, Riga blends rich heritage with a modern, creative spirit. From its historic centre and striking Art Nouveau architecture to contemporary event spaces, the city offers a versatile range of venues that balance tradition with innovation — an inspiring setting for Gen-E 2026.
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Showing the full on-site programme.
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07 JUL Tuesday · 7 July 2026
Arrivals & Welcome
8 events- 12:00 – 18:00
Stage Rehearsals for JA Businesses
- 12:00 – 16:00
Light Lunch
- 13:00 – 17:00
City Rally Activity for Youth
- 16:00 – 18:30
Future Skills Start Here: Educators Shaping the Next Generation
- 17:00 – 18:45
One JA Network, Shared Impact
- 17:30 – 18:30
Dream Big, Deliver Bigger: Building your Future and Breaking Barriers with FedEx
- 18:30 – 19:00
Once a JA Student, Always a Changemaker: Meet the Ferd's List Honourees
- 19:00 – 22:00
Gen-E Official Opening Dinner and National Evening including Online Award Presentations, Ferd's List and TES Award Presentation
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08 JUL Wednesday · 8 July 2026
Center Stage
6 events- 09:00 – 16:00
Main Stage Programme
- Morning Opening
- Stage Presentations University Level
- Get In the Ring Semi Finals #1
- Stage Presentations Upper Secondary Level #1
- Get In the Ring Semi Finals #2
- Stage Presentations Upper Secondary Level #2
- 12:00 – 16:00
Company Visits for University Level Youth
- 12:00 – 14:30
Lunch
- 15:30 – 17:00
Girls Who Lead
- 18:30 – 22:00
Informal Evening including Dinner & Activities for Youth, JA Staff, Educators, Mentors, Volunteers and Alumni
- 18:00 – 22:00
Exclusive VIP Dinner Experience for CEOs, Board Members, Partners & VIPs
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09 JUL Thursday · 9 July 2026
Stands & Gala
6 events- 08:00 – 10:00
Stand Exhibition Set-Up Time for Youth
- 09:00 – 10:30
Board of Executives Meeting for JA CEOs
- 10:00 – 15:00
JA Businesses Stand Exhibition
- 12:00 – 14:30
Lunch
- 15:00 – 16:00
Stand Exhibition Dismantling Time for Youth
- 19:00 – 23:30
Gala Awards Dinner
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10 JUL Friday · 10 July 2026
Departures
2 events- 09:00 – 10:15
Breakfast Meeting - JA Boost by JA Worldwide
- 10:30 – 18:00
JA CEOs Retreat
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Good to know
Programme venues
A quick reference for where each part of the programme takes place — not a filter, just a map in list form.
- Radisson Blu Latvia Host venue
- Digital Art House
- Riga City Center
- Tallin Quarter Riga
- Motor Museum Riga
- International Exhibition Centre "Kipsala"