https://www.weforum.org/press/2026/04/entrepreneurs-public-leaders-and-innovators-join-the-young-global-leaders-class-of-2026/
Geneva, Switzerland, 16 April 2026 – The World Economic Forum today announces the 2026 class of Young Global Leaders, a cohort of 118 leaders under the age of 40, from 55 countri
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/04/new-generation-changemakers-meet-the-ygl-class-2025/
Apr 15, 2025 · The World Economic Forum announces the Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2025, a cohort of 116 remarkable individuals who are shaping industries and driving progr
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/03/women-youth-empowerment/
Mar 7, 2025 · Women continue to face systemic obstacles in education, employment, digital access and more – but three youth-led initiatives show how gender equality can begin at
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/01/rethinking-leadership-2026-young-leaders/
Jan 7, 2026 · The structures and institutions that shape how leadership is defined and exerted are under pressure. Four young leaders share insights on how to overcome this crisis
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/07/why-bringing-young-leaders-together-now-matters-more-than-ever/
Jul 9, 2025 · The Global Shapers network of young leaders will meet in Geneva to unlock new ideas, build partnerships and ignite collective action for lasting impact.
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/01/young-people-ai-davos/
Jan 28, 2026 · What does growing up with AI mean for young people? Here are three messages leaders in Davos were keen to get across on the issue.
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/08/youth-priorities-global-shapers-annual-summit/
Aug 4, 2025 · Young leaders are responding to a pattern they’ve noticed and experienced repeatedly, one where organizations commit to social innovation without youth and limited
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/01/africa-future-young-population/
Jan 23, 2026 · At Davos 2026, participants discussed growth opportunities for African countries including education, jobs, tech, minerals and agriculture like blue foods.
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/06/young-people-inspire-global-challenges/
Jun 4, 2025 · Young people need high-quality, solutions-focussed online science resources to help them understand climate change and feel inspired to develop solutions.
https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/young-people-business-society/
Jan 23, 2025 · Young people bring critical perspectives that are often dramatically different to those of older generations, especially when it comes to digital and societal expec