Young people in Europe have grown up in an open society, and many affirm a multifaceted world where they can live openly according to their values and realize their dreams. With an innovative organized activity borrowing features from both think tanks and international youth conferences, the goal of IYTT is to promote a democracy movement among young people in Europe.

Democracy and sustainable economic development benefit from belief in the future, sound knowledge, and critical thinking. Societies built on scientifically based knowledge and well-tried experience, active citizens, rule of law, vibrant cultural life, and independent media, promote growth, creativity, and diversity. Populism and nationalism threaten these values and sow seeds of mistrust.