The World Bank Youth Summit 2026 in the United States, which is set for June 11–12, 2026, is currently accepting applications. Young leaders, innovators, and changemakers from all around the world are invited to this fully financed summit to exchange audacious, youth-driven ideas for a sustainable and inclusive future.
For chosen participants, the World Bank provides travel, housing, and a stipend. The summit, which takes place at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., brings together young people to discuss urgent global issues and emphasizes three main areas of focus: agriculture, enterprise, and knowledge and skills.
The event, which has as its topic “FutureWorks: Designing Jobs for the Digital Age,” encourages creativity, sustainable growth, and international networking possibilities for young people everywhere.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Attendance at the summit is open to citizens of all nations.
- Every team member needs to be from a nation that is a part of the World Bank Group.
- Candidates must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
- Applications are encouraged from participants with a variety of backgrounds.
- At least one of the following topic pillars must be covered by the submitted solutions:
- Encouraging Transformation via Creative Sectors
- Resilience & Climate Action
- Transformation Driven by Data
- It is strongly advised to choose scalable, cross-thematic solutions that cover several pillars.
Where: United States
Provided by: World Bank
Time frame: June 11–12, 2026
Coverage: Completely Paid
All nationalities are eligible.
Benefits :
- Free accommodations
- Tickets for round-trip travel to the United States
- Living expenses stipend for the summit
Deadline: 11th March 2026
