St Gallen Symposium Global Leadership Challenge 2026

The St Gallen Symposium Global Leadership Challenge 2026 is a competitive, fully funded programme for emerging leaders. It brings together Masters and PhD students or young professionals to work on real-world issues, develop action projects using design thinking, and receive leadership training and mentorship, with a chance to win an invitation to the St Gallen Symposium as Leaders of Tomorrow.

Official Certificate of Achievement, bespoke leadership training and mentorship, and an invitation to attend the 56th St Gallen Symposium as Leaders of Tomorrow for top teams (all expenses covered).

You are a student (currently enrolled in a Masters or a PhD programme) or a young professional aged between 21-30 years, with undergraduate studies completed, and you have demonstrated commitment to responsible leadership.

Submit an application via the official webpage; include required details and evidence of leadership and impact work.