Youth Global Forum 2027

The Youth Global Forum 2027 is a four-day international youth leadership forum that brings together 250 young leaders for policy discussions, leadership development, and institutional visits. It is organised by the Centre for Global Dialogue and Leadership (CGDL) and will take place in Paris, France from 20–23 January 2027. The forum offers fully funded, partially funded, forum admission and self-funded participation categories and includes guided visits to UNESCO Headquarters and other international institutions. Programming includes keynote addresses, panel discussions, interactive workshops, policy masterclasses and cultural exchange activities.

Fully funded and partially funded attendance (depending on category), guided visits to UNESCO and other international institutions, keynote speeches, panel discussions, interactive workshops, policy masterclasses, cultural exchange and networking opportunities.

Applicants aged 16 to 46 from all nationalities and academic or professional backgrounds, including students, recent graduates, young professionals, social entrepreneurs and youth leaders.

Single competitive application form used for all funded categories; applicants select or are considered for funded or self-funded categories during selection.