What is the MILSET Leaders Congress?

T he MILSET Leaders Congress (LC) is a global platform designed to strengthen collaboration, dialogue, and professional growth across the MILSET community.

Bringing together MILSET leaders, member-organization representatives, STEAM experts, and youth supervisors from around the world, the Congress provides a dedicated space for sharing experiences, exchanging best practices, and exploring innovative approaches to youth engagement.

Through conferences, training workshops, discussion panels, round tables, and poster sessions, participants gain opportunities to develop new skills, broaden their perspectives, and build meaningful partnerships.

Whether held in person or virtually, the MILSET Leaders Congress supports the continuous development of those guiding the next generation, ensuring they have the knowledge, tools, and networks to inspire youth through high-quality STEAM initiatives worldwide.

The Congress strengthens cooperation across the MILSET network by creating spaces for dialogue, leadership development, and strategic exchange among organizations and experts.

The Leaders Congress brings together MILSET authorities, representatives of member organizations, STEAM experts, and supervisors involved in guiding youth programmes and international initiatives.

The programme may include conferences, workshops, round tables, discussion panels, networking sessions, poster presentations, and the development of multilingual publications or proceedings.

The Congress helps leaders improve programmes, strengthen collaboration across regions, and build stronger support systems for youth participation in high-quality STEAM initiatives worldwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about the purpose, format, and value of the MILSET Leaders Congress.

It is a global leadership platform where MILSET representatives, experts, and supervisors exchange knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and discuss strategic approaches to youth STEAM engagement.

Not necessarily. The Leaders Congress may be organized as part of a larger programme, such as Expo-Sciences International, or held virtually depending on the format and needs of the MILSET community.

Typical sessions include conferences, training workshops, networking discussions, round tables, discussion panels, and poster sessions focused on leadership and youth engagement.

It allows organizations to share successful practices, identify common challenges, create partnerships, and develop stronger strategies to support young people in STEAM.

Yes. The Congress can contribute to multilingual publications, proceedings, strategic recommendations, and stronger international cooperation across the MILSET network.

LC at ESI 2025

45

Leaders: 45
Countries: 19
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Strategic Focus

2

Theme: Building Youth STEAM Communities
Approach: Connection, empowerment, and engagement
Scope: Global MILSET network

Programme Structure

2

Formats: Networking Sessions & Discussion Panel
Focus: Exchange and partnership building
Result: Stronger global collaboration

Leaders Congress at ESI

LC at ESI 2025 – Abu Dhabi, UAE

The 2025 edition centered on Strategic Goal 2 from the MILSET Strategic Plan: Building Youth STEAM Communities, emphasizing initiatives that connect, empower, and engage young people across the MILSET network.

Objectives

The Leaders Congress aimed to create an environment where representatives could share experiences, participate in open dialogue, exchange best practices, and explore new opportunities for partnership and collaboration.

Networking Sessions

Leaders presented their programs and projects through structured roundtable discussions designed to foster partnerships and encourage direct collaboration among member organizations.

Discussion Panel

STEAM experts shared insights on initiatives that connect youth through online platforms and networks, followed by an interactive discussion on strategies to strengthen and sustain the global MILSET community.

Participation

Participating Countries

A total of 45 leaders from 19 countries took part in these dynamic sessions, contributing to the continued development and refinement of future MILSET initiatives.
Bahrain

Bahrain

Belgium

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Brazil

Brazil

Canada

Canada

Czech Republic

Czech Republic

China

China

Colombia

Colombia

Iran

Iran

Kuwait

Kuwait

Malaysia

Malaysia

Morocco

Morocco

Pakistan

Pakistan

Russia

Russia

South Korea

South Korea

Spain

Spain

Thailand

Thailand

Turkey

Turkey

United Kingdom

United Kingdom