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      The World Bank Group Youth Summit returns for its 13th edition, inviting young people to engage with the most urgent issues their generation faces, while bringing together thousands of participants from across the globe. Under the theme #FutureWorks: Designing Jobs for the Digital Age, this year’s Summit will center on education and skills, entrepreneurship, and agriculture.

      The Youth Summit is the World Bank Group's largest annual event for youth (ages 18-35) worldwide. It will be held on June 11-12, 2026, 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
      • Foster dialogue between youth, the World Bank Group, and other key global stakeholders

      Learn more about the upcoming activities and the summit theme here!

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      Day 1 – Monday, May 19, 2025

      8:30-9:25  

      		 Civil Society Organization Roundtable - Empowering Young Voices & Partnerships in Development | Watch the replay
      • Robin Mearns, Global Director, Social Development, World Bank
      • Benjamin Lutz, Youth Summits Director, YPFP
      • Pauline Deneufbourg, Youth Empowerment Policy Specialist, UNDP
      • Anoushka Sinha, Founder & Director, Anupam Foundation

      Day 2 – Tuesday, May 20, 2025

      8:25-8:35 Artistic Performance | Watch the replay
      • Maryam Bukar Hassan, Founder and Poetvocate, True My Voice
      8:35- 9:20 Plenary - Creative Industries as a Driver of Economic Resilience: Youth Innovation in Arts, Media, and Fashion | Watch the replay
      • Germán Cufré, Global Manager, Digital Infrastructure Investments and Creative Industries, International Finance Corporation (IFC) 
      • Farida Raafat, CEO & Founder, DALYA NYC & Two Eighty-Four Agency 
      • Maryam Bukar Hassan, Founder and Poetvocate, True My Voice 
      • Jacqueline Suowari, Award-winning Multidisciplinary Artist & Art Advocate

      FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

      - Where can I find the event program? 
      The program for the sessions will be posted on this page closer to the event date.

      - Do I need to register? 
      The sessions hosted on this page are public — you do not need to register to watch them. 

      - What happens if I miss a session? 
      The recording will be available on this page after each session ends. If you sign up for email reminders, you will receive a notification a few days after the event concludes, inviting you to watch the replay and check out newly added resources.

      - Will a transcript be available?
      A complete transcript of each session will be posted on this page within 48 hours after the session ends.

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