The World Bank’s largest annual youth summit is now accepting applications. The 2026 World Bank Youth Summit is fully funded and open to applicants from around the world. Young people will present their ideas, and finalists will join the World Bank Group Youth Summit at the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C. The World Bank will cover travel , accommodation , and allowances. The summit will be held from June 11-12, 2026. The World Bank Youth Summit aims to bring together young people to discuss the most important issues facing their generation and gather thousands of participants from around the world. We encourage everyone to apply and present innovative ideas and solutions to the most pressing contemporary development challenges. More details are below.

Details about the World Bank Youth Summit 2026

• Host country : United States of America
• Location : Washington, D.C.
• Event dates : June 11-12, 2026
• Advantages : Fully funded
• Deadline: March 11, 2026

Summit topic

Future Business: Designing Jobs for the Digital Age , this year's summit will focus on education, skills, entrepreneurship, and agriculture.

Financial advantages

The World Bank Youth Summit will cover the following topics:

• Travel tickets to the United States of America
• Accommodation during the summit
• A salary to cover living expenses

World Bank Youth Summit Goal

• Empowering youth innovation: Exploring modern solutions to development challenges.
• Preparing young people to make an impact: Providing them with the tools to create and participate in meaningful projects.
• Promoting global dialogue: Encouraging meaningful conversations between young people, the World Bank Group, and key global stakeholders.

Eligibility criteria

• The summit is open to all citizens from all countries.
• Each member of the team must be from a member country of the World Bank Group.
• Open to individuals aged 18 to 35.
• We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
• Present your idea.
• Solutions should address at least one of the following key themes: data-driven transformation, climate action and resilience, or enabling change through creative industries. Comprehensive and scalable solutions covering multiple themes are also encouraged.
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How to apply for the World Bank Group Youth Summit 2026?

Applicants can apply online through the official website. Create an account on the F6S platform and submit your application. You can find the link to the official website below.