Applications are open until April 15, 2025—don’t miss your chance to be part of the 12th edition of the World Bank Group Youth Summit IN Washington, USA. This global event brings together young changemakers, innovators, and leaders to explore solutions to today’s most pressing challenges.

Taking place on May 19-20, 2025, the Summit will be hosted both in-person at the World Bank Group headquarters in Washington, D.C., and across various regional hubs worldwide. The event is open to young individuals aged 18-35 who are eager to engage with global development leaders and drive meaningful impact.

 2025 Youth Summit Focus:

Under the theme “New Horizons: Youth-Led Innovation for a Livable Planet,” this year’s discussions will focus on three transformative areas:

🔹 Digital Transformation & Data – Harnessing AI, big data, and emerging technologies to bridge the digital divide, foster economic growth, and build a future-ready workforce.
🔹 Climate Action & Resilience – Showcasing youth-driven solutions in green technology, sustainable urban planning, and climate-smart agriculture to address environmental challenges while creating new job opportunities.
🔹 Creative Industries – Exploring the power of arts, media, and fashion in driving economic growth, fostering social change, and promoting sustainability.

The Summit will also highlight underserved communities, fragility, conflict, and violence (FCV) settings, and partnerships as key drivers of innovation, ensuring that diverse voices are included in shaping a more sustainable future.

Key Details and Dates

Application Deadline: April 15, 2025 (11:59 pm EST)

Result Announcement Dates: Early April 2024

Funding Type: Partially Funded

Organizer: The World Bank Group

Eligible Countries: Worldwide

Eligible Gender: Male/Female

Target Group: Youth aged 18-35

Focus Area: Digital Access and Inclusion, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainable Technology for a Livable Planet

Host Country: Hybrid event – Online and Washington, DC

Benefits and Financial Aids

• Opportunity to pitch innovative ideas on a global platform.
• Engagement with experts, stakeholders, and young minds to shape the digital future.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Open to individuals aged 18-35 worldwide.
• There is no specific study level requirement.
• Submissions from diverse backgrounds and focus areas are encouraged.

Required Documents

The following are the main materials to submit for the World Bank Group Youth Summit.

As a delegate candidate, you need to have a passport to apply.

if you want to apply for World bank youth summit  pitch challenge, you can submit the following :

• Proposal submission by March 1st, 2025, in English, French, Spanish, or Arabic
• An expert committee evaluates pitch decks.

Selection Process

Following is the selection process for this opportunity:

• An expert committee evaluates applications.
• Shortlisted individuals/teams announced in early April.
• Feedback and refinement stage in April 2025.
• Virtual interview with a panel of technical experts.
• Finalists pitch their ideas at the Youth Summit on May 19-20, 2025.

How to Apply?

Fill out the application form completely and submit it before the deadline.

Apply Now

For further inquiries, visit the official World Bank website. You can also contact youthsummit@worldbank.org with the subject “PITCH COMPETITION.”

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