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World Bank Group Youth Summit 2025

WORLD BANK GROUP YOUTH SUMMIT

New Horizons: Youth-Led Innovation for a Livable Planet

May 19-20, 2025

The World Bank Group Youth Summit returns for its 12th edition, inviting young people to engage with the most urgent issues their generation faces, while bringing together thousands of participants from across the globe. This year, the summit will center on innovation in climate action, digital transformation, and the creative industries.

The Youth Summit is the World Bank Group's largest annual event for youth (ages 18-35) worldwide. It will be held on May 19-20, 2025, featuring activities and engagements both at the World Bank Group headquarters in Washington DC and across various regions.

The mission of the Summit is to:

  • Empower youth to explore innovative solutions to development challenges;
  • Equip youth with the tools to create and participate in impactful projects; and
  • Foster dialogue between youth, the World Bank Group, and other key global stakeholders.

Visit the Youth Summit hub to learn more about the upcoming activities and the summit theme.


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