Participation is Open for the Funded Youth Global Forum 2026 in Spain
- IYESF India Asfia
- Sep 23
- 1 min read

Name of the Event: Youth Global Forum 2026
Date: 15–18 January, 2026
Place: Madrid, Spain
Last Date of Application: 25 November 2025
Link to Apply:
Youth Global Forum 2026 is a one-of-a-kind international gathering that brings together young changemakers from around the world to lead dialogue on the future they want to build. Organized by the Centre for Global Dialogue and Leadership (CGDL), an independent Canadian public policy institute, the forum is aligned with key European Union youth frameworks, including:
EU Youth Strategy 2019–2027
EU Youth Dialogue
European Youth Work Agenda
Key Activities:
Youth-led plenary sessions and policy roundtables
Skill-building workshops and solution labs
Mock global policy simulation
Guided visits to the Spanish Parliament, local policy institutions, and innovation spaces
Cultural evenings and networking events
Grant competition for community projects
Fully Funded: $16.99
Round-trip Airfare
4-Star Shared Accommodation (3 nights)
Visa Support (Invitation & Guidance)
Lunch During Forum Days
Full Forum Access & Session Participation
Study Visits (Parliament, Hubs, etc.)
Top-Quality Forum Merchandise
Daily Breakfast
Certificate of Participation
Cultural Exchange Night & Networking
Who Should Apply?
Young leaders aged 16–45 from every part of the world
Youth advocates and civil society actors
Social entrepreneurs and tech innovators
Environmental activists and sustainability leaders
Policy students, researchers, and educators
Creatives and storytellers shaping global narratives
We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at - info@thecgdl.org









