Global Youth Festival 2026 in Paris – HISA Summit for 500 Delegates
Location: Paris, France.
Program Dates: October 15 to 18, 2026.
Duration: 4 Days.
Organizer: Headway Institute of Strategic Alliance (HISA).
Funding: Fully Funded, Partial Funded.
Deadline: 20th July 2026.
The Global Youth Festival 2026 in Paris is now open for applications. It will bring young leaders to Paris, France, for a four-day international youth leadership and Dialogue Summit hosted by the Headway Institute of Strategic Alliance (HISA). The event will gather up to 500 young leaders, changemakers, and policy advocates from more than 120 countries.
Global Youth Festival 2026 in Paris: Program Overview
The Global Youth Festival 2026 in Paris is presented as one of the largest fully funded youth forums in Europe. Around 350 scholarships are open globally for applicants aged 18 to 40. In addition, the festival is open to all nationalities, and applications are especially encouraged from underrepresented regions.
Forum Themes
The program covers climate action and environmental justice, education, innovation and the future of work, entrepreneurship, technology and social innovation, global citizenship and cultural identity, governance, democracy and civic participation, human rights, equality and social justice, mental health and youth resilience, and peace, diplomacy and conflict resolution.
Benefits and Scholarships
100 fully funded scholarships cover the following:
✓ Round airfare support, included only in the fully funded category.
✓ Full visa fee reimbursement.
✓ Shared accommodation for 3 nights in Paris, from October 15 to 18.
✓ Daily breakfast and forum meals.
✓ Full festival access, including all sessions, workshops, and ceremonies.
✓ Official HISA merchandise and welcome kit.
✓ Youth statement speaking opportunity at the main assembly.
✓ Official HISA certification.
✓ Mentorship access.
Eligibility for Global Youth Festival 2026 in Paris
Applicants must meet these conditions:
• They must be between 18 and 40 years old at the time of the event.
• The opportunity is open to all nationalities.
• A working proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is required.
• No specific academic or professional background is required.
• Students, graduates, NGO workers, civil servants, entrepreneurs, artists and activists, researchers, and young professionals can apply.
• Selected participants must be available for the full 4-day program and take part actively in all sessions, workshops, and activities.
How to Apply
The application process is simple. Candidates need to submit an online application and pay the application fee. The official application link is provided below.
Deadline
• 20th July 2026.
