Youth summits 2026 bring together young leaders from across the globe to build skills, exchange ideas, and act on shared challenges. From the flagship Youth World Summit 2026 in Paris to regional gatherings in Asia, Europe, and beyond, this roundup covers the top youth summits of 2026 — many fully funded — and how to apply.
What Are Youth Summits?
Youth summits are international gatherings where young people aged 16 to 35 meet to develop leadership, network, and collaborate on issues such as climate, education, technology, and peace. They combine keynotes, workshops, simulations, and cultural exchange.
Top Global Youth Summits 2026
- Youth World Summit 2026 (Paris) — the flagship, with fully funded categories.
- Global Youth Summit 2026 — leadership summits worldwide.
- Global Youth Climate Summit 2026 — for environmental leaders.
- Global Youth Leadership Summit 2026 — for future leaders.
Youth Summits by Country
- Japan Youth Summit 2026
- Korea Youth Summit 2026
- Istanbul Youth Summit 2026
- One Young World Summit 2026 and the JCI Global Youth Summit 2026
Are Youth Summits Fully Funded?
Many offer fully funded or partially funded places covering travel, accommodation, and meals, alongside self-funded options. See our guide to fully funded youth summits 2026 for details.
How to Apply for Youth Summits 2026
- Shortlist summits by region, theme, and funding.
- Check each deadline and eligibility.
- Prepare a motivation statement and documents.
- Apply early through each official page.
Top youth summits 2026 include the Youth World Summit in Paris, global youth, climate, and leadership summits, and country events in Japan, Korea, Istanbul, and more.
Many offer fully funded or partially funded places covering travel, accommodation, and meals on a competitive basis, alongside self-funded options.
Young people aged roughly 16 to 35 from any country, including students, graduates, and activists. Most events value motivation over formal qualifications.
Shortlist summits by region, theme, and funding, check each deadline and eligibility, prepare a motivation statement, and apply early through each official page.