Submissions are Open for the Outer Space Security Conference 2025 Youth Video Competition
- IYESF India Asfia
- Jul 14
- 2 min read
Name of the Event: OS25 Youth Video Competition
Last Date of Application: 18 July 2025
Link to Apply:
UNIDIR’s Space Security Programme is partnering with the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) to launch the OS25 youth video competition. The OS25 youth video competition aims to give younger generations and future leaders a chance to actively participate in this years Outer Space Security Conference on the 9-10 September, 2025.
The OS25 competition aims to:
Promote meaningful youth engagement in global space security discussions.
Showcase creative and diverse perspectives on the future of space security.
Encourage the next generation to shape inclusive space governance.
What is the theme?
UNIDIR invites individuals aged 18–25 from around the world to submit a 1–3-minute original video on the following theme-
It’s the year 2050. You work on outer space security, shaping space governance as a treaty negotiator, orbital traffic controller, policy advisor, infrastructure inspector, or something else entirely. What challenge do you face, and how are you responding?
How to participate?
Video- Create a 1-3-minute video based on this year’s theme.
Submission and deadline- Complete this submission form by Friday, 18 July 2025.
Submission guidelines:
Only one submission per person is allowed.
Submissions must be original content created by the entrant.
AI-generated images or videos are strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification.
Entries must comply with applicable laws and be free of copyrighted material not owned by the creator.
Rewards
A fully funded trip to Geneva, Switzerland, to attend the OS25 – including round-trip economy airfare, accommodation for the duration of the conference, and per diems to cover some meals during those dates.
Lightning talk premiere of the winners’ videos during the conference with the opportunity to present the videos to a global audience.
Selected videos will be featured on the UNIDIR website.
Selected winners will have an opportunity to transform their video and OS25 experience into a brief commentary to be published on the UNIDIR website.
We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at - sarah.erickson@un.org
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