Deadline: 1 August 2016
Open to: young leader aged 18 and 30 with a passion for global issues
Venue:  28 September – 1 October, Ottawa Canada

Description

The annual One Young World Summit brings together the most valuable young talent from global and national companies, NGOs, universities and other forward-thinking organisations. Delegates to the Summit meet and make lasting connections with peers from almost every industry, sector and country. No youth led movement outside of the Olympic Games represents as many nationalities as the One Young World Summit.

During the Summit delegates debate, formulate and share innovative solutions for the pressing issues the world faces. They will hear and be heard by world leaders acting as the One Young World Counsellors. Past Counsellors include Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, Bob Geldof, Kofi Annan, Sir Richard Branson, Professor Muhammad Yunus, Mary Robinson, Jack Dorsey and Arianna Huffington.

Eligibility

If you are a leader aged 18 and 30 with a passion for global issues and a track record of making a significant impact in your community, country or organisation then you could be part of this year’s One Young World delegation.

Awards 

One Young World is committed to ensuring that the opportunity to attend the Summit is available to as many people as possible regardless of their ability to pay. One Young World has partnered with more than 500 of the world’s leading organisations including Fortune 500 companies, foundations and top universities. Partners play a huge role in each Summit by sponsoring talented young leaders to attend One young world summit Ottawa, Canada.

Attend with a partner organisation

How to apply?

If you have been nominated to attend the upcoming Summit as a member of a partner’s delegation please register below. Make sure you have your delegation code to hand as you will need this to register. REGISTER NOW.

More information at the official website.