The EU-funded Western Balkans Youth Lab 2 (WBYL2), implemented by the Regional Cooperation Council (RCC) in partnership with the Sarajevo Film Festival (SFF), is organising the Second Regional Conference on Youth Cultural Cooperation from 15 to 20 August 2026 in Sarajevo.

Building on the success of the First Regional Conference on Youth Cultural Cooperation, held in December 2024, the Conference continues to create opportunities for young filmmakers and creative professionals from across the Western Balkans six to connect, exchange experiences and strengthen regional cooperation through culture. The Second Conference aims to provide young artists with opportunities to exchange experiences with well established artists and professionals, while fostering cultural collaboration as a means of promoting peacebuilding, reconciliation, and intercultural understanding.
The Conference will bring together students from regional film academies and provide them with an opportunity to present their short films to audiences and industry professionals attending the Sarajevo Film Festival.