We are One Young World, empowering and developing young leaders to build a fair, sustainable future for all.
We are a global community for young leaders with a mission to create a world where leaders with integrity are empowered to build a fair, sustainable future for all.
Our annual One Young World Summit brings together young leaders representing 190+ countries and 250+ organisations, to confront the biggest challenges facing humanity. Delegates spend four life-changing days of networking, and knowledge-sharing. Together we raise the bar for what social impact we can make individually and as a community.
Throughout the Summit, Delegates are counselled by influential political, business, and humanitarian leaders such as Justin Trudeau, Ariana Huffington and Professor Muhammad Yunus, among many other global figures. But this is just the start. Every leader who attends our Summit becomes a One Young World Ambassador and a lifelong member of our global community. This lifelong membership grants access to mentorship, events, speaking engagements and funding opportunities.
We are the global community for young leaders. Together, we are One Young World.
The One Young World Summit is scheduled to take place in Munich during 3 - 6 November 2025.
The annual One Young World Summit is at the beating heart of what we are about. For young leaders, the Summit is the landmark event of the year. It is a chance for the individuals responsible for shaping the future of our world to come together to confront the biggest challenges facing humanity. Delegates participate in four days of speeches, panel discussions and workshops about how, together and individually, we can take action to create a better world. Together we raise the bar for what it is possible to achieve as leaders, individually and collectively.
The Summit agenda topics are decided through a global consultation process. The One Young World Community tells us which issues matter the most to them and the big global challenges they want to solve.
Our main speakers are inspiring young leaders. Every young person attending our Summit has the opportunity to apply to be a speaker by filling out an application. Counsellors and guest speakers are selected by our Board of Trustees.
One Young World is funded through a wide range of partnerships with companies, universities, government departments, NGOs, philanthropists and foundations. These organisations/individuals support and fund One Young World by partnering on a wide range of opportunities that support global youth leadership development.
- Apply for a scholarship: We offer a range of scholarships to help individuals (aged 18-30) who are not sponsored by a partner organisation to attend our Summit. If you are selected for a scholarship, you will not have to pay to attend. To apply for a scholarship place, you will need to complete an online application form.
Check out our available scholarships - Ask your organisation to sponsor you: Many of the world’s leading businesses, universities and foundations partner with us to send delegates to the Summit.
Learn more here - Returning Ambassadors: Ambassadors are eligible to attend each One Young World Summit as a Returning Ambassador for a discounted fee, which can be found on our Pricing page.
You are eligible to apply for a scholarship if you:
- Are aged 18-30 at the time of the Summit
- Can provide evidence of your commitment to creating positive change by addressing a local issue and/or global issue
- Can demonstrate evidence of your leadership skills or abilities
We receive thousands of applications every year but we only have around 440 places. We recommend you check out our application tips before you submit your application, to give you the best chance of success.
The fees to attend a One Young World Summit can be found on our Pricing page.
- Delegate tickets include full access to the Summit, catering during the Summit days, accommodation (shared, private or no accommodation - depending on the chosen package) and ground transport between Summit venues.
- Travel costs incurred from travelling to the Host City are not included in the Delegate fee.
- Delegates who participate in the annual Summit tend to be aged between 18 and 30 years old. 30 is not a hard limit, however, and we absolutely do still welcome Delegates that are older.
- We are not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 at the time of the Summit.
Since 2010, One Young World has helped over 500 businesses to support and develop young leaders by providing the tools, the network, and the platform to address the most pressing issues affecting the future of our world.
One Young World boasts the largest corporate footprint of any organisation in the third sector. We have partnered with 800+ global businesses, NGOs and educational institutions.
Leading companies from every sector choose to make One Young World an integral part of their global talent development, retention and attraction. Many increase their level of involvement each year, demonstrating their ever-growing commitment to young people.
Companies sending delegates to our Summit include: AstraZeneca, Audi Environmental Foundation, BMW Group, Deloitte, dsm-firmenich, IKEA, KPMG, Holcim, L’Oréal, Novartis, Pernod Ricard, Reckitt, Sandoz, Siemens, Unilever and Z Zurich Foundation.
Explore opportunities in strategic grantmaking, capacity-building, and sustainable development partnerships. Contact: [email protected]
Most organisations partner with One Young World by sending a Delegation to the Summit. However, just as no two organisations are identical, no one partnership with One Young World is the same and we have a wide range of packages available. If you are interested in partnering with us, please contact us: [email protected] and a member of our team will guide you through the next steps.
We select Host Cities through a competitive bid process that analyses a wide range of qualities and capabilities. We choose cities that align with our values of sustainability, youth empowerment, and innovation. Host Cities must demonstrate a strong commitment to social impact and youth engagement.
We are currently accepting enquiries from cities that are interested in bidding for the 2028-2030 Summit series. To set up an introductory call or a meeting at our London office, please contact [email protected]
Our formal bid process involves the following stages:
- Submission of an intention to bid letter
- Invitation to attend that year's One Young World Summit, with a tailored programme for Candidate Host City guests
- Submission of full bid documents
- Site inspection visit from the One Young World team, followed by submission of any final refinements to the bid documents
- Further information about the Host City deliverables can be found in our Host City Guide.
Our Ambassadors are the heart of our global community of young leaders. They represent diverse sectors and regions, driving change in areas like climate, education, and human rights. Since 2010, Ambassador-led projects have impacted over 58.5 million people worldwide.
Coordinating Ambassadors are selected from our Ambassador community who volunteer their time to lead, engage with, and connect the Ambassador Community in their region. They work to sustain the momentum after each Summit, organising events, tracking the impact of individual Ambassadors and making useful connections between them, sustaining momentum across our global leadership network.
The Community Team based at One Young World HQ are the gateway to the Ambassador community. The Team is supported by over 30 regional Managing and Coordinating Ambassadors across the globe. Wherever you are in the world, there is a Coordinating Ambassador in place to connect you with other Ambassadors, organise local events, track your impact, and facilitate opportunities in your region. Ambassadors stay connected via our Community Platform and also stay connected via regional WhatsApp groups, Linkedin, and Facebook channels.
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One Young World empowers young leaders by providing access to a global platform, world-class global youth leadership development, and a lifelong community of support.
Through our annual One Young World Summit, online learning via the One Young World Academy, targeted scholarship programmes, and localised Ambassador networks, we help young changemakers gain the skills, resources, and connections they need to accelerate their impact.
We support young leaders from every sector and country to become more effective, ethical, and inclusive in their work — whether they’re leading in business, government, nonprofits, or grassroots communities.
Yes, and it’s measurable. Since 2010, One Young World Ambassadors have impacted more than 58.5 million people through their initiatives.
Independent research shows that for every $1 invested in our Ambassadors, they generate $16 in social value.
From advancing climate solutions and promoting human rights to improving access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunity, our community of young leaders is creating real, lasting change on a global scale.
You are an Ambassador for life! Whether you attended a Summit in 2010 or 2024, you play a valuable role in our mission to build a fairer, more sustainable world. Reach out to your dedicated Community team at [email protected] to update us on what you have been doing since you attended the Summit. We can connect you to new opportunities and activities tailored to your current experience, interests, and expertise. You can also join the Community Platform to engage.
- Apply to attend the One Young World Summit as a Delegate, independently or through your organisation.
- Apply for a scholarship, if you're aged 18–30 and passionate about creating positive change.
- Become a partner, if you're an organisation looking to support global youth leadership programmes, social innovation, or sustainable development.
- Follow our channels, sign up for the newsletter, or join our events and online sessions to stay engaged.
- Explore our Community Platform, if you are a young leader, who has not yet joined our Community by attending the annual Summit as there are public events and open opportunities available.