Empowering Tomorrow: The World Bank Group Youth Summit 2024

World Bank Group Youth Summit 2024

Exciting news! The World Bank Group Youth Summit returns for its 11th edition, uniting young minds worldwide to tackle pressing issues. This year’s focus? Digital Inclusion, AI, and Sustainable Technology. Join thousands of participants from May 30-31, 2024, for engaging activities spanning the globe and the World Bank Group headquarters in Washington DC. All events

The mission of the The World Bank Group Youth Summit 2024 is clear:

Empower youth with innovative solutions for development challenges.
Equip youth with tools to drive impactful projects.
Foster dialogue between youth, the WBG, and global stakeholders.
Discover more about upcoming activities and our theme below!

THEME: Powering Progress: Youth Leading the Digital Transformation

The WBG Youth Summit 2024 spotlights youth leveraging technology to address development challenges. With a focus on Digital Access and Inclusion, Artificial Intelligence, and Sustainable Technology for a Livable Planet, we’re championing fresh perspectives:

Youth in Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) affected areas
Women in Tech
Rural Youth
By amplifying these voices, we’ll showcase pioneering ideas on the world stage, tackling the digital divide and promoting inclusive, sustainable development.

Why it matters:

In today’s dynamic landscape, young people face myriad challenges. Digital technologies offer innovative solutions, from climate action to economic empowerment. Yet, a digital divide persists, with 2.6 billion people offline globally. The WBG Youth Summit 2024 addresses this gap, discussing digital access and AI-driven solutions.

Join us as we empower youth to shape the digital future, bridging divides and driving progress towards a more inclusive, sustainable world.