The World Bank Group Youth Summit is the worldwide annual gathering of youth (18-35 years old) hosted by the WBG to engage participants from around the world on the most pressing topics. The 2025 edition « New Horizons: Youth-led Innovation for a Sustainable Work” will be held both virtually and in person, in Washington DC, on 19-20 May 2025.

Eligibility

The summit invites individuals and teams of up to five people aged 18-35, from one of the World Bank Group member country, including students and working professionals, to propose innovative solutions in the areas of

• Digital transformation & Data;
• Climate Action & Resilience; 
• Empowering Change through Creative Industries.

The summit will focus on three perspectives of innovation: Underserved populations, Fragility, Conflict and Violence (FCV), and Partnerships.  

Deadline: 26 January 2025, 23:59 EST.

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