Country: France
City: Paris
Organization: Center for International Policy and Sustainability (CIPS)
Program: Youth World Summit 2026
Category: Summit
Duration: 11–14 June 2026
The Center for International Policy and Sustainability will host Youth World Summit 2026 in Paris, France, from 11 to 14 June 2026. The venue listed on the official page is Mercure Hotel Paris, and the event is described as a global platform focused on dialogue, learning, and collaboration around youth policy, leadership, peace, and sustainable development.
Program Focus
The official source explains that the summit is built to turn ideas into action. It is intended to help young people engage with global policy frameworks, strengthen leadership capacity, and form cross-border networks that continue after the event.
Main Themes
Youth World Summit 2026 will cover five main themes. These are Youth Policy & Global Governance, Peace, Security & Conflict Transformation, Climate Action & Sustainable Development Goals, Leadership, Diplomacy & Global Citizenship, and Youth Participation in Decision-Making.
Strategic Alignment
The summit content is aligned with major international and regional youth frameworks. The page specifically names the United Nations Youth, Peace & Security Agenda, the European Union Youth Strategy 2019–2027, and the UN Youth 2030 Framework.
Program Activities
Participants will join a dynamic program that includes high-level policy dialogues, interactive workshops and masterclasses, leadership and skills-building sessions, youth-led discussions and case studies, networking and cultural exchange, and a certification and recognition ceremony.
Who Can Apply
The summit is open to applicants aged 17 to 46 from all countries and backgrounds. The official page welcomes students, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students, as well as young professionals, early-career leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, activists, volunteers, and people from all academic and professional fields. The source emphasizes that nationality, academic discipline, and professional sector are not barriers.
Seats Available
A total of 250 participation seats are offered for the summit. These are divided into 40 fully funded seats, 60 partially funded seats, 50 summit pass seats, and 100 self-sponsored seats. The source separately notes that 100 funded seats are available through a merit-based and competitive process.
Fully Funded Support
For the fully funded category, the official page lists round-trip airfare, shared accommodation during the summit, daily meals and coffee breaks, full conference access and all activities, networking and official sessions, certificate of participation, premium summit merchandise, official visa invitation letter for France, visa support and documentation guidance, and local coordination and on-ground support.
Partially Funded Support
For the partially funded category, the listed benefits are daily meals and coffee breaks, speaking opportunity, full conference access and all activities, networking and official sessions, certificate of participation, premium summit merchandise, official visa invitation letter for France, visa support and documentation guidance, and local coordination and on-ground support. Airfare and accommodation are specifically listed as not included.
Fee and Application
The official site states that the fully funded and partially funded categories use one shared application form. The scholarship application fee is USD 17.99, and the page says this fee is refundable upon selection. On the application page, the displayed total including service charges, VAT, and documentation fee rates is USD 21.21.
Guaranteed Participation Options
Applicants who want guaranteed participation without a selection process can choose from summit pass, self-sponsored, or visa invitation letter categories. The summit pass includes conference access, official sessions and activities, meals and coffee breaks, speaking opportunity, networking opportunities, certificate of participation, and visa support with an official invitation letter. The self-sponsored category includes premium hotel accommodation, meals, breakfasts and coffee breaks, full conference access and activities, speaking opportunity, networking and official sessions, certificate of participation, premium merchandise, and visa support with an official invitation letter, while round-trip airfare is not included. The visa invitation letter category includes an official visa invitation letter for France, a visa documents checklist, visa support and guidance, and embassy coordination and facilitation support.
How Selection Works
The funded-seat selection process is described as transparent, competitive, and merit-based. Applications are reviewed by an independent assessment team, and the published criteria include motivation and clarity of purpose, leadership potential and initiative, relevance to youth, policy, peace, or development, academic, professional, or community engagement, commitment to global dialogue and collaboration, and diversity, inclusion, and ethical values.
