Applications are now open for the World Bank Group Youth Summit 2025, themed "New Horizons: Youth-Led Innovation for a Sustainable and Equitable World." This fully Funded event invites young changemakers, innovators, and leaders from around the globe to engage with the most urgent issues of their generation and propose bold, youth-driven solutions.
Program Overview
The World Bank Group Youth Summit is the organization's largest annual event for youth, bringing together thousands of participants aged 18-35 from across the world. The summit will be held at the World Bank Group headquarters in Washington, D.C., with additional hybrid activities and engagements across various regions.
The 2025 Summit will focus on amplifying these efforts, particularly in key sectors like education, healthcare, and green technologies. It will highlight how innovation can provide job opportunities and empower marginalized populations, in line with the World Bank Group’s priorities. The Summit aims to foster global partnerships among youth, governments, businesses, and civil society to scale up youth-led solutions, contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable future for young people worldwide.
Summit Theme and Focus Areas
The 2025 summit will center on three transformative areas:
Digital Transformation & Data: Exploring how youth leverage technology, including AI and big data, to drive economic growth, bridge the digital divide, and create a future-ready labor market.
Climate Action & Resilience: Highlighting innovative solutions for green technologies, smart cities, and sustainable agriculture, showcasing how young leaders can combat climate change while creating job opportunities.
Creative Industries: Showcasing the role of arts, media, and fashion in fostering employment, social and economic change, promoting sustainability, and preserving cultural heritage.
Mission and Objectives
The mission of the summit is to:
Empower youth to explore innovative solutions to development challenges.
Equip youth with the tools to create and participate in impactful projects.
Foster dialogue between youth, the World Bank Group, and other key global stakeholders.
The Pitch Competition
The Pitch Competition, a flagship event of the WBG Youth Summit, showcases the transformative power of youth-driven solutions in shaping a sustainable and inclusive future for all. It provides a global stage for young entrepreneurs, change-makers, and innovators to present their unique ideas and solutions to today’s most pressing development challenges.
Submissions are encouraged from diverse backgrounds and focus areas with a special interest in addressing the following themes:
- Theme: New Horizons: Youth-Led Innovation for a Sustainable and Equitable World
Pillar 1: Data Driven Transformation
Pillar 2: Climate Action & Resilience
Pillar 3: Empowering Change through Creative Industries
Applications can be submitted in Arabic, English, French, or Spanish, and you can use the pitch deck template (link provided in the original document) for guidance. Finalists will join the World Bank Group Youth Summit hosted at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Travel expenses, including lodging and a nominal stipend for up to three nights, will be covered for one representative per team. The representative is required to obtain a valid U.S. visa for their travel. Other team members can participate in the event through the virtual platform.
Financial Support and Benefits
Participants will receive generous financial support, including:
Travel Costs: Coverage for round-trip airfare to and from Washington, D.C.
Accommodation: Lodging provided for the duration of the summit.
Stipend: A stipend for living expenses during the event.
Summit Participation: Access to all summit sessions, workshops, and events.
Networking Opportunities: Opportunities to connect with global leaders, policymakers, and peers.
World Bank Group Youth Summit 2025 Eligibility
The summit is open to all nationals from World Bank Group member countries. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Age: Aged 18-35.
Education: In the penultimate year of their undergraduate degree or have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
Background: Open to diverse backgrounds, including those from underserved populations and fragile or conflict-affected settings.
Pitch Competition Eligibility
The solution should address at least one of the three thematic pillars (Data Driven Transformation, Climate Action & Resilience, Empowering Change through Creative Industries). Cross-thematic and scalable solutions across more than one pillar are also accepted for consideration.
Application Procedure
To apply for the World Bank Group Youth Summit 2025, follow these steps:
1. Visit the Official Website
Access the summit page on the World Bank Group's website.
2. Complete the Application Form
Fill out the online application form with all required details after creating an account.
3. Submit by Deadline
Ensure all materials are submitted by the application deadline of January 20, 2025.
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