2026 Y20 Summit - Registration

YPFP is pleased to announce the call for the U.S. delegates to the 2026 Y20 Youth Summit in Washington DC. Five (5) American delegates will be selected to represent American youth voices and engage in critical dialogue around pressing global challenges. The summit will take place August 10-14, 2026. It will be hosted by Globally!

The five (5) key areas where one (1) delegate each will be representing American Youth are:

1. Global Economy and Job Creation
   1. Subtopics: Economic Prosperity, Removing Regulatory Burdens, Supply Chains, Investment and Growth, Improving Cross-Border Economic Efficiency, Trade, Future of Work, Youth Employment
2. Energy
   1. Subtopics: Affordable and Secure Energy Supply Chains, Energy Resilience, Diversification, Critical Minerals, Infrastructure, Resource Management
3. Innovation and Digital Transformation
   1. Subtopics: AI Governance, Digital Infrastructure, Workforce Transition, Innovation Policy, Online Harm and Youth Safety, Technological Competitiveness
4. Fragility, Conflict, and Violence
   1. Subtopics: Supply Chain Security, Youth, Peace and Security (YPS), Sanctions, Global Conflicts, Financing International Assistance, Peace Technology
5. Food Security and Global Health
   1. Subtopics: Food Supply Chain Systems, Health Technology, Disaster Recovery, Food-Energy-Water Nexus, Drug Standardization, Healthcare Financing

To be considered, you must be a YPFP member, be an American citizen and aged 22-30 at the time of the summit. Delegates must cover the cost of airfare (if in person) to Washington DC and incidental personal costs (snacks, etc.) incurred during the trip. Lodging, meals, and transportation (if in person) will be organized by the host.

Applicants must submit all forms and documents by the deadline of 11:59 PM EST, March 15th, 2026.

Please note that you must complete this registration process in order to be considered for the youth summit. After you submit your registration, check your email for a link to the full application.

NOTE: Become a YPFP member (membership types/levels available here).