As we progress through 2025, these issues continue to evolve, prompting our institute to broaden its focus on youth and their global contexts. To foster constructive dialogue on these topics, the Youth Research Institute is organizing the second annual "Emerging Voices: Perspectives from the Next Generation of Scholars in Youth Research" conference in Budapest on May 14, 2025. ​This year, we have invited aspiring PhD candidates and young professionals from around the world to share their research, findings, and perspectives on the state of youth and generational dynamics, focusing on the following themes:

  • The characteristics of today’s youth social relationships – exploring family, friendship, and community dynamics.
  • The dark side of being young in the 21st century – examining new dependencies, fetishes, and fears.
  • The plans and future visions of young people in an era of uncertainty – analyzing aspirations and future trajectories amidst global challenges.