Nominations are open for the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders Class of 2027
Nominations are open for the Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2027, a prestigious international leadership programme convened by the World Economic Forum. The initiative brings together outstanding leaders under the age of 40 who are shaping industries, communities, and global systems through innovation, collaboration, and transformative leadership.
The programme connects a global network of more than 1,400 exceptional leaders working across sectors including business, government, civil society, academia, media, philanthropy, and the arts.
About the Young Global Leaders Programme
The Young Global Leaders initiative is designed to support emerging leaders who demonstrate vision, integrity, and measurable impact. Selected participants engage in a multi-year journey combining:
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Immersive leadership learning experiences
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High-level global convenings and dialogues
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Peer exchange with influential leaders worldwide
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Collaborative problem-solving on global challenges
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Opportunities to contribute to forward-looking global agendas
Through these engagements, participants strengthen their leadership capacity while contributing to discussions on sustainable development, responsible innovation, and long-term global resilience.
Nomination Process
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Nominations are required — self-nominations are not accepted
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Candidates must be put forward by qualified nominators
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Applications are reviewed through a competitive global selection process
Don't miss out on the application deadline which is 10 May 2026.
Scroll down for more details and click on the official link to apply.
Additional Information
- Access to a powerful international leadership network
- Participation in exclusive global forums and dialogues
- Exposure to cross-sector collaboration opportunities
- Lifelong peer connections with influential changemakers
A platform to scale ideas addressing global challenges
- Ideal nominees typically:
- Hold senior decision-making positions such as Founder, CEO, Executive Director, President, or equivalent leadership roles
- Demonstrate measurable impact at national, regional, or global scale
- Influence systems, institutions, markets, or public policy
- Lead with strong ethical values and respect for human dignity
- Advance solutions related to sustainable growth, innovation, and resilience
- Show resilience, courage, and a proven record of driving change in complex environments
Leaders from philanthropy, social impact, entrepreneurship, governance, academia, media, and creative sectors are strongly encouraged to be nominated.
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Fully Funded
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