Rēzekne is preparing to host Latvia’s Youth Opportunities Festival “KOPUMS” on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, bringing young people, youth workers, public institutions and non-governmental organisations together for a day focused on practical opportunities and participation. ([visit.rezekne.lv](https://visit.rezekne.lv/event/jauniesu-iespeju-festivals-kopums/?utm_source=openai))A nationwide meeting in LatgaleRēzekne’s selection as Latvia’s Youth Capital gives the festival a broader role in the country’s youth policy calendar. The city has been presenting itself throughout 2026 as a place for youth development, community involvement and exchange between young people and organisations working with them. The agency also says that young visitors will be able to complete professional suitability tests and discuss questions about their next education or employment steps with advisers. The organisers also said the festival would be used to announce the next Latvian Youth Capital for 2027.