This year’s Youth Summit will seek to provide youth with a forum to voice their concerns, share their ideas and learn from one another while discussing the challenges and opportunities created by this technological shift.
The two-day Summit will be held on the 4-5 December 2017 in Washington DC and livestreamed globally. The 2017 Youth Summit will have three components:
The Plenary: The Summit will include dynamic high-level plenary sessions which aim to ignite conversation on fulfilling the opportunities of technological innovation.
The Workshop: Attendees will participate in workshops that delve into the Summit’s three subthemes, giving participants an opportunity to share ideas and experiences and debate how to maximize the potential of Information Communication Technologies all around the globe.
The Competition: On the second day of the Summit, the live final of the Youth Summit Competition ‘Technology and Innovation for Impact’ will take place.
WORTH
- The competition finalists will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to the audience of attendees and an expert jury.
- There is no admission fee to attend the event, but all travel and lodging costs are at the sole expense of the attendee.
ELIGIBILITY
- The Summit invites youth who are passionate about expanding the positive impact technology is having in the lives of all.
- Attendance at the Summit is open to youth aged 18-35 from around the world.
DEADLINE: October 13 2017
To apply and for more information visit here
