This year’s Young Economic Forum (YEF) 2025 will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The upcoming forum in Istanbul, Turkey, and the success of the previous edition in Indonesia have prompted YEF to hold its next chapter in Dubai from May 29 to May 31, 2025. Applications are now open for this fully funded international youth summit, welcoming participants from all corners of the world.
YEF 2025 aims to bring together young leaders, students, entrepreneurs, and professionals from diverse backgrounds to engage in meaningful discussions on pressing global economic issues and opportunities. The forum provides a dynamic venue to interact, create, and develop strategies for generating sustainable economic growth and positive change in communities around the globe.
The organizers will pay for all significant costs, such as round-trip flights, lodging, meals, conference kits, and full summit access.
Below are further specifics about eligibility, perks, and application procedures.
Host Country: United Arab Emirates
Location: Dubai
Forum Dates: 29th to 31st May 2025
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- All nationalities are welcome to apply: Candidates may be from any nation.
- Academic Flexibility: Applicants may come from any academic background.
- Young professionals, students, and up-and-coming leaders in public policy, economics, and related fields are the target participants.
- Age Requirement: Anyone with a keen interest in economic growth and policymaking between the ages of 16 and 45 is eligible.
- No Language Test Needed: Applications do not require the IELTS or any other English proficiency exam.
Benefits:
- Round-trip airfare and assistance with travel
- Official Forum Invitation Letter
- Meals Served During the Summit
- Three Nights of Fully Paid Lodging
- Specialty Forum Items and Supplies
- Committed Project Partner for Advice and Assistance
- Field Visits for Education Throughout the Program
- Mentoring Meetings with Professionals from Top Financial Hubs, Think Tanks, and the Turkish Financial Center
- Upon completion, a certificate of participation
- The chance to apply for a CIPE (Center for International Private Enterprise) internship
- A 10-Week Virtual Course Scholarship
- YEF Alumni Exclusive Badge
Deadline: 25th April 2025
