#Gen_E Stage Presentations Part 1

JA Latvia and JA Europe welcomed Europe’s brightest young entrepreneurs to Riga this week, hosting GEN-E 2026, Europe’s largest celebration and competition for youth entrepreneurship. From 7–9 July, more than 1,000 young entrepreneurs, educators, business leaders, policymakers and partners from over 40 countries gathered in the Latvian capital for three days of innovation, inspiration and international collaboration under this year’s theme, “Beyond Borders.” The festival showcased the ambitions and achievements of a community of more than 400,000 young people who take part in JA entrepreneurship programmes across Europe each year. The stage presentations highlighted the ambitious pitches of the #Gen_E European youth.