JCI is more than a local chapter experience. It is a global leadership movement, and the most powerful way to experience that scale is through our international events.
Each year, JCI hosts four Area Conferences and one World Congress. These gatherings bring together thousands of young leaders from around the world to learn, compete, collaborate and expand their impact.
🌍 Area Conferences
JCI divides the world into four geographic areas. Each area hosts a major annual conference designed to develop leaders, showcase projects and build cross-border partnerships.
Here are the 2026 Area Conferences:
🇪🇺 2026 JCI European Conference
April 29 – May 2, 2026
Málaga, Spain
The European Conference gathers members from across Europe for high-level training, competitions, networking and regional governance meetings. Expect strong debate, serious skills development and a showcase of impactful community projects from across the continent. Sign up here
🌎 2026 JCI Conference of America
May 13 – 16, 2026
Antigua and Barbuda
Bringing together leaders from North, Central and South America, this conference blends dynamic leadership development with cross-cultural exchange. It’s where partnerships are formed across borders and where emerging leaders test their ideas on a regional stage. Sign up here
🌍 2026 JCI Africa and the Middle East Conference
May 20 – 23, 2026
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
This conference highlights innovation, entrepreneurship and impact across rapidly developing regions. Members engage in hands-on workshops, leadership forums and project competitions that address real economic and social challenges. Sign up here
🌏 2026 JCI Asia and the Pacific Conference (ASPAC)
June 11 – 14, 2026
Niigata, Japan
ASPAC is known for scale, precision and strong member engagement. It combines structured leadership development with large-scale cultural programming and competitive events. It’s an intensive experience designed to sharpen your edge. Sign up here
🌐 World Congress: The Global Stage
Junior Chamber International World Congress
November 11 – 15, 2026
Clark, Philippines
World Congress is the culmination of the JCI year.
This is where:
- Global officers are elected
- International strategies are shaped
- The Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) are recognized
- The strongest projects in the world are showcased
- Thousands of members connect across cultures and industries
If Area Conferences stretch you regionally, World Congress stretches you globally. It is intense, strategic and transformative. Sign up here!
Why These Events Matter
International events change how you think. When you sit in a room with leaders from dozens of countries, your perspective shifts. Your standards rise. Your network expands beyond your comfort zone.
You stop thinking locally. You start thinking globally. That mindset is what allows JCI members to create impact that lasts! See you around the globe!