Applications have officially opened for the Youth World Summit 2026, offering young leaders worldwide an opportunity to visit France and participate in high-level global dialogue and impact-driven initiatives.
The four-day summit will take place from June 11 to 14, 2026, in France. Organisers encourage students, professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, activists, and volunteers from diverse academic and professional backgrounds to apply. Moreover, they emphasise that the platform promotes cross-cultural exchange and collaborative problem-solving.
Funded and participation categories announced
Organisers have allocated 100 funded seats under a competitive, merit-based process. Of these, 40 fully funded participants will receive round-trip airfare, shared accommodation, daily meals and coffee breaks, and full access to conference sessions and activities. In addition, selected candidates will benefit from networking opportunities, premium summit merchandise, a certificate of participation, and an official France visa invitation letter with documentation guidance and on-ground support.
Eligibility and transparent selection
The summit welcomes individuals aged 17 to 46 years from all countries. There are no restrictions based on nationality, academic discipline or professional sector. Organisers state that diversity and global representation remain central to the programme’s mission.
An independent assessment team will review applications to ensure fairness, inclusion and broad international participation. Consequently, candidates must demonstrate merit, leadership potential and commitment to positive change.
