A: 2-5 October 2013, in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Q: Who is who?

Candidate: has completed a registration application that has been approved. Their profile is uploaded to the One Young World website, where they can seek sponsorship to attend.

Delegate: a Candidate whose sponsorship has been paid and who will attend the Summit. 

Ambassador: has attended a One Young World Summit as a delegate. All delegates graduate as Ambassadors at the Closing Ceremony. 

Sponsor: Organisation or individual that funds delegate places by either nominating their own employees or young leaders known to them, or by selecting approved Candidates.

Counsellors: Leaders from around the world with an interest in young future leaders. They lend their global stature to the views being expressed by the delegates, counsel them on creating positive change and inspire them.

Q: How can I attend a One Young World Summit?

A: You must apply to be registered here. Once you complete your application, One Young World will assess whether you will be accepted as a Candidate. This may take up to two weeks.

To become a delegate, you need to secure funding as well being accepted as a Candidate.  

National representation: you must represent your country of birth or nationality, or where you have strong links. 

Q WHY DOES ONE YOUNG WORLD HAVE AGE LIMITS FOR DELEGATES?

The aim of the One Young World Summits is to provide a forum for the next generation of leaders to connect with each other and with those currently in power. By ensuring that One Young World Delegates are all aged between 18 and 30, the conferences can aim to develop the leadership skills of those who have already had some experience of global issues, but not yet so much as to make the Summit of little benefit to them. Our upper age limit aims to include those who may have spent substantial periods of time studying or traveling before entering their chosen field of work.

There are several reasons for One Young World's focus on the generation about to assume leadership. Those over 30 already occupy the vast majority of leadership posts worldwide, and those under 18 have established fora for their voices to be heard. Our Summits provide the missing platform for those who have yet to assume leadership roles to interact with current global leaders. Our age limits are also designed to enable Delegates to feel that they are among their peer group at the Summits, which in turn promotes free discussion and the sharing of experiences and minimises the potential for Delegates to be overshadowed or even intimidated by the accomplishments of their fellow Delegates. The feedback, both empirical and anecdotal, that we have received suggests that those aged 18-30 derive significant benefit from attending a Summit with Delegates of a similar age.

Q What if I am not the right age?

It is at the discretion of the One Young World team to accept applications from those who are older than the specified age, pending demonstration of personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage as a young leader.

Q: How much does it cost to attend the 2012 Summit? 

The delegate fee for One Young World 2013 in Johannesburg is UK £2,750 + 14% South African VAT.

Each fee covers:

• Attendance at the Summit

• Hotel accommodation for the duration of the Summit

• Meals and catering

• Ground transportation in Johannesburg