The Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), through the TAGDev 2.0 Programme, hosted the Youth Spark Summit as part of the MUST Cultural and Research Innovation Festival 2026, bringing together students and young innovators for a session focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, financial literacy and safeguarding.

The summit provided a platform for young people to gain insights and knowledge that can help them navigate opportunities, develop innovative ideas and create meaningful solutions within their communities.

Discussions highlighted the importance of equipping young minds with practical skills beyond academic qualifications, including the ability to identify opportunities, manage resources and build sustainable ventures.

Guest speaker Siri Maunde, founder of Qore AI Labs and recipient of the Best Woman in Tech award at the Macra Innovations Awards 2026, shared insights on entrepreneurship, technology, innovation and personal growth, encouraging students to embrace creativity and develop solutions that respond to real-world challenges.

Speaking during the event, the TAGDev 2.0 team emphasised the importance of empowering young people with skills and opportunities that enable them to become future leaders, entrepreneurs and change-makers.

The successful summit reflected TAGDev 2.0’s commitment to supporting youth development through knowledge sharing, innovation and capacity building, helping prepare young people to contribute to sustainable development and economic transformation.