Value proposition

The global Community for young leaders.
2024 Summit: Montréal/Tiohtiá:ke

One Young World is the global Community for young leaders.

At the annual Summit, the brightest talent from every country and sector debate and devise innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing issues. They are counselled by influential business, political, and humanitarian leaders such as Paul Polman, Angela F. Williams, Hasina Safi, Terry Crews and Professor Muhammad Yunus, amongst many other global luminaries.

One Young World offers an unrivalled platform to effect change at a global level, with 15,000+ Ambassadors in the network, driving innovation worldwide. Each year, the One Young World community sets the agenda, ensuring that topics are relevant, pressing and engaging.

Delegates attend the annual Summit and leave as One Young World Ambassadors. These delegates are selected from partner organisations, attend independently, or are selected through scholarships. Ambassadors return from the Summit with the means and motivation to make a difference in their communities and organisations. Using the inspiration from the Summit, Ambassadors then have access to the power of the 15,000+ global network of young leaders to accelerate existing initiatives or establish new ventures.

One Young World partners with over 190 global organisations, NGOs and educational institutions - boasting the largest corporate footprint in its sector.

For every 1 USD invested, One Young World Ambassadors deliver 16 USD of SROI.

The next One Young World Summit will be held in Montréal/Tiohtiá:ke, Canada (17-21 September 2024).

Transparency & Integrity, Education, Global Business, Health, Human Rights, Leadership & Governance, Sustainable Development, Entrepreneurship, Gender equality, not-for-profit, and Corporate Social Responsibility