St. Gallen Symposium Global Ideas Competition 2027

The St. Gallen Symposium Global Ideas Competition is a contest for graduate and postgraduate students to present ideas and proposed solutions on a global issue. Top entrants can qualify as Leaders of Tomorrow and attend the 56th St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland, with a cash prize for the top winners and all-expenses-covered participation for a subset of participants. The competition gathers candidates from around the world to engage in cross-generational dialogue with senior leaders.

Cash prize for top winners; potential all-expenses-covered participation in the symposium for Leaders of Tomorrow.

Open to students pursuing graduate or postgraduate studies (master’s level or higher) in any field.

Submit a competition entry through the official portal; winners are selected by a judging panel.