Youth Global Forum 2027

A Fully Funded Global Exposure in France

Organized by CGDL Canada, the four-day Forum offers leadership workshops, policy discussions, institutional visits, and global networking, empowering students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and changemakers to connect, learn, and drive positive change.

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Days

Hours

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Delegate Dossier

Host City

Paris, France

Prior Edition

Madrid, 2026

Format

4-Day Forum

Eligible Ages

16 – 46

Institution Visit

UNESCO HQ

FROM MADRID TO PARIS

Building on the Success of Madrid

Following its successful debut in Madrid in January 2026, the Youth Global Forum returns in 2027 to Paris, France, bringing together an even larger community of young leaders.

The second edition will feature leadership sessions, global dialogue, institutional visits, expert insights, and international networking, creating new opportunities to connect, learn, and shape the future together.

Leadership education, paired with real international exposure.

Four days designed to combine the classroom with the corridor — where the learning happens as much in conversation as it does in session.

01 Learn from practitioners

Sessions led by internationally recognized speakers and policy practitioners, not just academics.

02 Interactive workshops

Policy masterclasses and workshops built around doing the work, not watching slides.

03 A genuinely global cohort

Exchange ideas with young leaders from every region, background, and field.

04 Networks that outlast the Forum

Friendships and professional connections built across continents, not just contact cards.

05 Institutional access

Guided visits to leading international organizations based in Paris — see the work up close.

06 A city that argues for itself

Experience one of Europe’s most influential diplomatic and cultural capitals firsthand.

Institutional Experience

Guided visits to UNESCO Headquarters — and the diplomacy behind it.

One of the defining features of the Forum is direct exposure to the institutions that influence international cooperation. Delegates take part in guided visits to UNESCO Headquarters and other international organizations in Paris.

These visits offer firsthand insight into diplomacy, education, sustainable development, science, culture, and multilateral policymaking — complementing the academic program with exposure that happens beyond the conference venue.

The Program

What you'll experience across four days.

The Youth Global Forum combines expert-led learning with collaborative experiences designed to encourage meaningful participation.
Throughout the Forum, delegates can expect:

01 Keynote Addresses & Expert Insights

02 High-Level Panels & Leadership Dialogues

03 Interactive Workshops & Policy Masterclasses

04 Group Discussions & Collaborative Sessions

05 Networking & Cultural Exchangec

06 Institutional Visits, Closing Ceremony & Certification

200

Total Seats

The Program

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Fully Funded

30 Seats

Partially Funded

40 Seats

Self-Funded

80 Guaranteed Seats

Forum Access

50 Guaranteed Seats

Funded Categories

The CGDL Youth Global Forum 2027 provides Fully Funded and Partially Funded opportunities, with a single application automatically considered for both tracks.

Fully Funded

Administrative fee $19.99 USD applies.

Includes

Partially Funded

Administrative fee $19.99 USD applies.

Includes

Not Includes

For both category fully and partially funded there's single form

Paris Awaits — Are You Ready?

Choose your preferred way to participate — join with a Conference Pass or apply for a Visa Invitation Letter to support your travel plans.

Self-Funded

Registration fee $799 USD

Includes

Not Includes

Forum Access

Registration fee $499 USD

Includes

Not Includes

Visa Invitation

JUST $99 USD

Applicants who wish to begin their visa application early may request an official invitation package before confirming their participation.

Package Includes:

Participants in this category may later upgrade to another participation category with the cost of visa letter fully adjusted towards it.

FORUM THEMES

Ideas Shaping Our Shared Future

The Youth Global Forum explores leadership, governance, innovation, and sustainable development.

Public Policy

Diplomacy

Artificial Intelligence

Climate Action

Youth Participation

Entrepreneurship

Global Cooperation

Education

Digital Transformation

Social Inclusion

Human Rights

Sustainable Development Goals

WHO CAN APPLY

Open to Young Leaders Everywhere

Applications are open to young leaders from all countries and academic backgrounds.
We encourage applications from students, graduates, young professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, NGO representatives, public sector officials, educators, and emerging leaders who are passionate about creating positive change.

Eligibility

✓

Keynote Addresses & Expert Insights

✓

Open to all nationalities

✓

English proficiency

✓

Interest in leadership, policy, diplomacy, sustainability, or global affairs

FORUM THEMES

Ideas Shaping Our Shared Future

The Youth Global Forum explores leadership, governance, innovation, and sustainable development.

Public Policy

Diplomacy

Artificial Intelligence

Climate Action

Youth Participation

Entrepreneurship

Global Cooperation

Education

Digital Transformation

Social Inclusion

Human Rights

Sustainable Development Goals

ABOUT THE ORGANIZER

Center for Global Dialogue and Leadership (CGDL)

The Center for Global Dialogue and Leadership (CGDL) is a Canadian public policy institute dedicated to empowering emerging leaders through international conferences, policy dialogue, leadership education, and cross-cultural collaboration.

By bringing together participants from diverse backgrounds, CGDL creates opportunities for learning, partnership, and global engagement that extend well beyond the Forum itself.