Youth World Summit 2026 in Paris, France by CIPS
Country: France
City: Paris
Organization: Center for International Policy and Sustainability (CIPS)
Program: Youth World Summit 2026
Category: Summit
Duration: 11–14 June 2026
Youth World Summit 2026 will take place in Paris, France, from 11 to 14 June 2026 at Mercure Hotel Paris. The summit is organized by the Center for International Policy and Sustainability (CIPS) and is presented as a global platform for dialogue, learning, and collaboration on youth policy, leadership, peace, and sustainable development.
Overview
According to the official page, the summit is designed to connect ideas with action. It aims to empower young people to engage with global policy frameworks, strengthen leadership capacities, and build cross-border networks beyond the summit experience.
Themes
The summit will explore critical global and regional challenges through a youth-centered policy lens. The listed themes are Youth Policy & Global Governance, Peace, Security & Conflict Transformation, Climate Action & Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Leadership, Diplomacy & Global Citizenship, and Youth Participation in Decision-Making.
Policy Frameworks
The event is organized in alignment with the United Nations Youth, Peace & Security Agenda, the European Union Youth Strategy 2019–2027, and the UN Youth 2030 Framework. The source states that these frameworks guide the summit’s content, discussions, and outcomes.
Activities
Participants will take part in Policy Dialogues & High-Level Panels, Interactive Workshops & Masterclasses, Leadership & Skills-Building Sessions, Youth-Led Discussions & Case Studies, Networking & Cultural Exchange, and a Certification & Recognition Ceremony.
Eligibility
The official page states that Youth World Summit 2026 is open to young people aged 17 to 46 from all countries and backgrounds. It welcomes students at undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels, young professionals and early-career leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, activists, volunteers, and individuals from all academic and professional fields. The source also notes that nationality, academic discipline, and professional sector are not barriers.
Participation Categories
The summit offers 250 participation seats in total. These include 40 fully funded seats, 60 partially funded seats, 50 summit pass seats, and 100 self-sponsored seats. The source also states that a total of 100 funded seats are available through a competitive, merit-based selection process.
Fully Funded Seats
The 40 fully funded seats include round-trip airfare, shared accommodation during the summit, daily meals and coffee breaks, full conference access and all activities, networking and official sessions, a certificate of participation, premium summit merchandise, an official visa invitation letter for France, visa support and documentation guidance, and local coordination and on-ground support.
Partially Funded Seats
The 60 partially funded seats include daily meals and coffee breaks, speaking opportunity, full conference access and all activities, networking and official sessions, a certificate of participation, premium summit merchandise, an official visa invitation letter for France, visa support and documentation guidance, and local coordination and on-ground support. The page states that airfare and accommodation are not included in this category.
Application Fee
The source states that fully funded and partially funded seats share a single application form. The application fee for scholarship categories is USD 17.99, and the page notes that this amount is refundable upon selection. On the application page, the total shown with service charges, VAT, and documentation fee rates is USD 21.21.
Summit Pass
The summit pass category offers 50 seats. The listed inclusions are full conference access, official summit sessions and activities, meals and coffee breaks, speaking opportunity, networking opportunities, certificate of participation, and visa support with an official invitation letter.
Self-Sponsored Seats
The self-sponsored category offers 100 seats. This category includes premium hotel accommodation during the summit, meals, breakfasts and coffee breaks, full conference access and activities, speaking opportunity, networking and official sessions, certificate of participation, premium merchandise, and visa support with an official invitation letter. The page clearly states that round-trip airfare is not included.
Visa Invitation Letter Category
The source also lists a Visa Invitation Letter Category. It includes an official visa invitation letter for France, a visa documents checklist, visa support and guidance, and embassy coordination and facilitation support. The page says applicants may later upgrade to summit pass or self-sponsored category, and the full cost of the invitation letter will be adjusted towards the upgrade.
Selection Criteria
Applications for the funded categories are reviewed through a transparent, competitive, and merit-based process by an independent assessment team. The listed criteria are motivation and clarity of purpose, leadership potential and initiative, relevance to youth, policy, peace, or development, academic, professional, or community engagement, commitment to global dialogue and collaboration, and diversity, inclusion, and ethical values.
