Final Conference “Towards a more youth-oriented society – starting from a meaningful youth engagement” From 25 to 28 November 2025, DYPALL Network hosted the Final Conference “Towards a more youth-oriented society – starting from a meaningful youth engagement” in Cascais, Portugal. The event marked the conclusion of the Erasmus+ project “Climbing the Ladder: fostering a culture of Youth Engagement” and represented an important milestone in the collective journey towards strengthening youth participation across Europe. Organised in close cooperation with the Câmara Municipal de Cascais, the conference brought together representatives from partner organisations, local and regional authorities, youth workers, and other key stakeholders. Over two dynamic days, participants engaged in an inspiring programme focused on innovative mechanisms for meaningful youth engagement at local, regional, and European levels. The conference served as a space for reflection and celebration, highlighting the achievements, lessons learned, and impact of the Climbing the Ladder project. Through discussions, workshops, and exchanges of good practices, participants explored how youth engagement can be embedded more effectively in decision-making processes and institutional frameworks, contributing to more inclusive and youth-oriented societies. The Climbing the Ladder: fostering a culture of Youth Engagement project was led by DYPALL Network in partnership with Europiamo (Italy), Nordland Fylkeskommune (Norway), EDYN (Slovakia), YEPP EUROPE (Germany), the Assembly of European Regions – AER (France), and SQ Learn (Greece). Implemented under the Erasmus+ Programme, the project aimed to empower young people, enhance cooperation between youth and public authorities, and strengthen participatory structures across Europe.