Country: Portugal.
City: Porto.
Host: Council for Global Affairs and Development.
Program Dates: 3–6 September 2026.
Participation: Fully Funded / Partially Funded / Self-Funded.
Application Deadline: 1 July 2026.
The Global Youth Impact Summit 2026 in Portugal will be held in Porto for four days. It brings together young leaders, students, entrepreneurs, innovators, activists, NGO workers, and changemakers for a summit centered on leadership, sustainable development, innovation, and cultural exchange. Applicants may apply without IELTS or TOEFL.
What the Summit Covers
CGAD presents the Global Youth Impact Summit 2026 in Portugal as its flagship youth summit. Participants will join leadership workshops, expert panel discussions, mentorship sessions, cultural exchange activities, networking opportunities, and leadership simulations.
Participation Options and Benefits
The summit has multiple participation categories, and one application is considered for all funded tiers. The page states 25 fully funded seats and 35 partially funded seats, with an application fee of $15.99 for both.
Fully Funded
Selected participants may receive:
• Airfare support
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Delegate kit and summit materials
• Cultural exchange activities
• Visa support
• Certification
• Workshop and networking access
Partially Funded
Benefits may include:
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Summit materials
• Cultural activities
• Certification
• Networking access
Eligibility
Applicants must:
• Come from any country
• Be at least 15 years old
• Show interest in leadership, SDGs, and social impact
• Be committed to global collaboration and innovation
• Be able to take part in summit activities
• Belong to one of these groups: students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, activists, NGO workers, youth leaders, or changemakers.
Application Details
Applications must be submitted online through the official CGAD portal. The source confirms that one application is enough for funded participation categories.
Deadline
The deadline for the Global Youth Impact Summit 2026 in Portugal is 1 July 2026.
