Participation is Open for the Funded Youth Global Forum 2026 in Spain

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:

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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