Global Youth Impact Summit 2026

The Global Youth Impact Summit (GYIS) 2026 is a four-day international youth forum hosted by CGAD in Porto, Portugal, bringing together youth leaders, changemakers and innovators to exchange ideas and take action on global challenges. The summit features keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, networking events and cultural activities. Participants receive certification from CGAD and opportunities for skills development, networking and cultural immersion. A limited number of fully funded seats are available alongside other participation packages.

International certification from CGAD, skill-development workshops, cultural immersion and city tours, global networking, speaking opportunities, forum materials and delegate kit, visa support and potential airfare and accommodation support for selected delegates.

Youth leaders and activists (aged 15+), graduate students, NGO and civil society representatives, early-career professionals in policy and diplomacy, social entrepreneurs and international volunteers.

Apply via the summit application pages linked from the event website (Apply Now links for invitation-letter, summit-access and self-funded options).