Deadline: 5th December, 2025
The Youth Future Summit 2026 builds on the vision of the United Nations Summit of the Future 2024 and the World Programme of Action for Youth (WPAY), creating a global platform where young leaders can shape the policies, ideas, and innovations that will define the next generation.
In Geneva, the global capital of diplomacy, participants from over 120 countries will explore the most pressing challenges of our time — from climate action and artificial intelligence to sustainable development and global governance — while directly engaging with the institutions and leaders driving change worldwide.
Thematic Focus
The Summit will explore and develop solutions around:
- Building a Sustainable Planet: Innovative solutions for climate action, renewable energy, and environmental resilience.
- The AI Revolution: Exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping work, society, and ethical decision-making.
- Global Health Frontiers: Strengthening health systems, pandemic preparedness, and youth-led public health initiatives.
- Equitable Governance: Promoting transparency, social justice, and meaningful youth participation in decision-making.
- Next-Gen Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Harnessing creativity, technology, and social enterprises to drive economic change.
- Digital Futures & Cyber Resilience: Protecting rights, privacy, and security in an increasingly connected world
Benefits
- Exclusive guided visits to the UN Headquarters, CERN, and Geneva’s leading policy institutions
- High-level policy dialogues with global experts
- Practical skills workshops and masterclasses
- Networking with leaders, diplomats, innovators, and changemakers from over 100 countries
- Cultural experiences in Switzerland’s most international city
Eligibility
Applicants aged 18 to 46 from around the world are eligible. Students, young professionals, youth leaders, entrepreneurs, and media professionals are all encouraged to apply.
Participation Categories – Total 200 Seats
Competitive Categories – Selection based on merit, leadership potential, and application strength.
Fully Funded Delegate – (30 Seats)
Includes:
- Round-trip airfare
- Shared accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Geneva
- Geneva free public transport card
- All meals and refreshments
- Visa support and official invitation letters
- Exclusive visits to UN Headquarters, CERN, and policy institutions
- Summit merchandise
- Access to all policy dialogues, workshops, and masterclasses
- Speaking opportunity
- Global certificate of participation
Partially Funded Delegate – (40 Seats)
Includes:
- Round-trip airfare
- Shared accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Geneva
- Geneva free public transport card
- All meals and refreshments
- Visa support and official invitation letters
- Exclusive visits to UN Headquarters, CERN, and policy institutions
- Summit merchandise
- Access to all policy dialogues, workshops, and masterclasses
- Speaking opportunity
- Global certificate of participation
Guaranteed Participation Categories
No competitive selection – confirmed spot upon payment.
Summit Pass – $599 USD
Includes:
- Round-trip airfare
- Shared accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Geneva
- Local transportation for summit activities
- Geneva free public transport card
- All meals and refreshments
- Visa support and official invitation letters
- Exclusive visits to UN Headquarters, CERN, and policy institutions
- Summit merchandise
- Access to all policy dialogues, workshops, and masterclasses
- Speaking opportunity
- Global certificate of participation
 Self-Sponsored Delegate – $999 USD
Includes:
- Round-trip airfare
- Shared accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Geneva
- Local transportation for summit activities
- Geneva free public transport card
- All meals and refreshments
- Visa support and official invitation letters
- Exclusive visits to UN Headquarters, CERN, and policy institutions
- Summit merchandise
- Access to all policy dialogues, workshops, and masterclasses
- Speaking opportunity
- Global certificate of participation
Visa Invitation Letter – $99 USD
For participants who only need official documentation to support their visa application, the Visa Invitation Letter package provides:
- An official visa invitation letter for the Youth Future Summit 2026
- A checklist of required visa documents
This option is ideal for delegates who are self-arranging travel and accommodation but require official documentation to obtain a visa for Geneva. If you later upgrade to summit pass or self-sponsored participation, this cost will be fully adjusted in it.
For more information and application.