🌐 Youth Global Forum 2026 – Madrid, Spain
Theme: Forging the Future: Dialogue, Action & Impact in Times of Uncertainty
The world is in the midst of profound change.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, the climate emergency is escalating, youth unemployment is rising, and economic instability continues to challenge global systems.
These shifts make the future both full of promise and fraught with complexity. At the center of this transformation stands the leadership and voice of young people.
Youth Global Forum 2026 is an international gathering that brings together emerging youth leaders from across the globe to exchange ideas, collaborate on solutions, and shape the future through meaningful dialogue and collective action.
The event is hosted by the Centre for Global Dialogue and Leadership (CGDL), an independent public policy institute based in Canada.
The forum is guided by key European youth policy frameworks, including:
The EU Youth Strategy (2019–2027)
The EU Youth Dialogue
The European Youth Work Agenda
Through this initiative, CGDL continues its mission to empower youth worldwide through leadership, civic engagement, and policy innovation.
📍 Event Overview
Dates: 15–18 January 2026
Location: Madrid, Spain
Application Deadline: 25 November 2025
💼 Participation Categories
A total of 150 participants will be selected across the following categories:
30 Fully Sponsored Participants
40 Partially Sponsored Participants
30 Forum Access Only (no financial support)
50 Self-Funded Participants
🎯 Key Focus Areas
🔄 Adaptation & Change – Navigating transformation in a rapidly evolving world
⚡ Global Challenges – Responding to crises with creativity and resilience
👥 Youth Leadership – Driving social impact and shaping inclusive futures
🌍 What You’ll Gain
Access to a global network of changemakers
Interactive panels with international thought leaders
Hands-on workshops for project development and idea incubation
Opportunities for intercultural exchange and collaboration
Certificate of participation and visibility support
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