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Youth Summit 2026: Future Works: Designing Jobs for the Digital Age
- Future Ancestors
- Mar 8
- 1 min read
he World Bank Group Youth Summit returns for its 13th edition, inviting young people to engage with the most urgent issues their generation faces, while bringing together thousands of participants from across the globe. Under the theme #FutureWorks: Designing Jobs for the Digital Age, this year’s Summit will center on education and skills, entrepreneurship, and agriculture.
The Youth Summit is the World Bank Group's largest annual event for youth (ages 18-35) worldwide. It will be held on June 11-12, 2026, featuring activities and engagements both at the World Bank Group headquarters in Washington DC and across various regions.
The mission of the Summit is to:
Empower youth to explore innovative solutions to development challenges;
Equip youth with the tools to create and participate in impactful projects; and
Foster dialogue between youth, the World Bank Group, and other key global stakeholders.
