The Global Changemakers Youth Summit 2026 is an international event for young people determined to create social and environmental impact. Bringing together emerging changemakers from around the world — much like the flagship Youth World Summit 2026 in Paris — it offers skills, mentorship, and a global network to help turn bold ideas into real action.
This guide explains what the summit involves, who can attend, the benefits, and how to apply.
What Is the Global Changemakers Youth Summit 2026?
It is a summit focused on empowering young changemakers aged roughly 16 to 35 to design and lead projects that address real-world challenges. Through workshops, mentoring, and collaboration, delegates gain the tools and confidence to drive meaningful change.
What to Expect
- Project design and social-impact workshops
- Mentorship from experienced changemakers
- Global networking and collaboration
- Recognition and potential funding for initiatives
Who Can Attend?
The summit welcomes students, activists, and young professionals from any country, usually aged 16 to 35. A passion for creating change and, ideally, a project idea are valued more than formal qualifications.
How to Apply for the Global Changemakers Youth Summit 2026
- Review the eligibility, deadline, and funding options.
- Prepare a motivation statement and, if relevant, a project outline.
- Complete the official application form.
- Apply early to secure a funded or early-bird place.
Explore related events in our Global Youth Summit for Change (GYSC) 2026 and Global Youth Impact Summit 2026 guides, or apply to the Youth World Summit 2026 in Paris.
It is an international summit that empowers young changemakers to design and lead projects addressing social and environmental challenges through workshops and mentoring.
Students, activists, and young professionals aged roughly 16 to 35 from any country. A passion for creating change and a project idea are valued over formal qualifications.
Delegates gain project-design and social-impact skills, mentorship, a global network, and recognition or potential funding for their initiatives.
Review the eligibility and deadline, prepare a motivation statement and project outline, complete the official application, and apply early for funded or early-bird places.