New Generation Leaders Summit 2027 | Bangkok, Thailand, 23

Name: New Generation Leaders Summit 2027
Start: 2027-02-23
End: 2027-02-25
Location: Bangkok, Thailand

About the summit

Where the next generation meets

The New Generation Leaders Summit brings together young people who are already changing their communities, and gives them the peers, mentors and skills to change much more.

For three days, delegates from around the world learn from leaders who have done it before, work in international teams on challenges linked to the Sustainable Development Goals, and leave with commitments, and a network, that last long after the closing ceremony.

Our first edition took place in Dubai in January 2025. Now we are heading to Bangkok.

Our story and approach

An initiative of Better World Charity, an international non-profit organisation striving to restore the dignity of the marginalised. bwcngo.org

Delegates of the 2025 summit holding their certificates and Sustainable Development Goal cards

Four panellists in conversation on stage beneath a screen reading NGLS Panel Discussion

Delegates standing in a line holding the national flags of their countries

Places

Your place in Bangkok

40 funded places, awarded through a competitive selection, and 100 self-funded places. Whichever place you hold, you get the full programme and the same experience on the ground in Bangkok.

Fully Funded

Covered

Selected through a competitive application process

Participants will enjoy fully funded benefits , including round trip airfare, accommodation, and complete access to all conference sessions, networking opportunities, workshops and official activities.

What's included

Round-Trip Airfare Support
Shared 4 Star Accommodation
Visa Suport & Official Invitation Letter
Visa Fee Reimbursement
Access to all Summit sessions & Workshops
Networking Events
Summit Meals
Delegates Kits & Official Merchandise
Certificate of Participation
Keynotes and Panels
Bangkok Tour

Partially Funded

Covered

Selected through a competitive application process

Successful candidates will receive complimentary accommodation along with full access to the complete conference experience, including all sessions, networking opportunities and official events.

What's included

Share 4 Star Accodation
Visa Surport & Official Inviitation Letter
Access To All Summit Sessions & Workshops
Networking Events
Summit Meals
Delegates Kits & official Merchandise
Certificate of Participation
Keynotes and Panel Sessions
Bangkok Tour

Self Funded

Enjoy a guaranteed conference seat with three nights of accommodation at the official venue, giving you the opportunity to participate fully while staying close to all conference sessions and events.

What's included

Access to all Summit Sessions
Visa Surport and Official Invitation Letter
Networking Events
Summit Meals
Delegates Kits & Official Merchandise
Certificate of participation
Keynotes and Panel sessions
Shared accommodation
Bangkok Tour

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The experience

Three days that change how you lead

A programme built to move you from inspiration to action, with time to learn from the people beside you as well as the people on stage.

Keynotes and high-level panels

Hear from leaders in government, international organisations, business and civil society, and put your own questions to them.

Leadership skills workshops

Hands-on sessions in public speaking, project design, fundraising and personal branding, led by practitioners.

SDG Action Labs

Work in a small international team on a real challenge linked to one of the Global Goals, then pitch your solution on the final day.

Cultural exchange

A cultural evening where delegates share the traditions of their countries, and an evening on Bangkok's Chao Phraya river.

Networking with purpose

Structured networking with fellow delegates, speakers and partner organisations, so the connections last beyond the summit.

Certificates and the Bangkok Youth Declaration

Close the summit by adopting a shared declaration of commitments and receiving your certificate of participation.

Themes

Reimagining Leadership for a Sustainable Future

The programme is organised around the questions that will shape the next decade, each tied to the Sustainable Development Goals.

01

Leadership for the 2030 Agenda

What it takes to lead on the Sustainable Development Goals when the deadline is five years away.

02

Climate action and resilient cities

Practical responses to a warming world, from Bangkok's own flood defences to community-led adaptation.

03

Social entrepreneurship and the future of work

Building ventures that solve problems and create jobs, and preparing for work that does not exist yet.

04

Technology, AI and digital inclusion

Making sure the tools reshaping the world reach, and serve, the people most often left out.

05

Peace, diplomacy and dialogue

Leading across cultures and disagreements, and the role of young people in building lasting peace.

06

Health, wellbeing and humanitarian action

From mental health to emergency response, and how young leaders can strengthen both.

07

Gender equality and inclusive leadership

Leadership that opens doors for women, people with disabilities and every under-represented group.

08

Education and youth empowerment

Learning that equips the next generation, inside and outside the classroom.

Who should apply

You don't need a title. You need a track record of taking initiative.

You are between 18 and 40 years old
You are already taking initiative in your community, organisation, business or field of study
You care about at least one of the Sustainable Development Goals and want to act on it
You are comfortable taking part in discussions and group work in English
You hold, or can obtain, a passport valid until at least August 2027
You are committed to attending the full three-day programme

How applications are judged

Every complete application is read and scored by the selection committee against the same criteria.

1

Leadership and impact

What you have already done, at whatever scale, and what changed because of it.

2

Motivation

Why this summit, why now, and what you will bring to the other delegates.

3

Connection to the Global Goals

How your work relates to the Sustainable Development Goals.

4

Multiplier effect

Your plan to share what you learn with your community when you return home.

5

A balanced cohort

We aim for a room that is diverse in region, gender and background. Financial need is considered for funded places.

Where it started

Dubai 2025

The first New Generation Leaders Summit brought young leaders from across the world to Dubai for keynotes, panels, Sustainable Development Goal workshops and an unforgettable cultural programme.

See the Dubai edition

A delegate and a facilitator holding up a certificate of participation in front of the summit banners

Three delegates in suits smiling, one giving two thumbs up, in front of the summit banner

A delegate in a headscarf speaking into a microphone from her seat during a session

Three delegates posing together, one in embroidered traditional dress

Delegates in suits listening at the front tables of the conference room, laptops open

Films

Dubai 2025 on film

Highlights from Dubai 2025

Reimagining leadership for a sustainable future

Moments from the summit

Partners

The organisations behind the summit

Strategic partner

Partners

Technology partners

Organiser

Interested in sponsoring funded places or partnering with the summit? Talk to us.

Questions

Before you apply

The questions we are asked most often. If yours is not here, the full list probably has it.

All questions

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Who can apply to the New Generation Leaders Summit?

Young people aged 18 to 40, from any country, who are already making a difference in their community, organisation, business or field of study. Students, young professionals, social entrepreneurs, activists, NGO staff and public servants are all welcome. You do not need a title; you need a track record of taking initiative and a clear idea of what you want to change.

What is the difference between a funded and a self-funded place?

Funded and self-funded places are determined through a competitive selection process, in which the committee assesses each application, and every delegate enjoys the same programme and experience.

When is the deadline to apply?

There is one closing date for every application, funded or self-funded, shown at the top of the home page. Applications are reviewed from that date.

When will I know whether I have been selected?

We email every applicant with the outcome. You can check the status of your application at any time using the private link in your confirmation email.

I attended the summit in Dubai. Can I apply again?

Yes. Alumni of the 2025 summit are welcome to apply, for a funded or a self-funded place. Tell us what you have done since Dubai in your application; returning delegates who can show what they did with the experience are strong candidates.

How much does it cost to attend?

Every applicant pays the US$17 application fee. Fully funded delegates have their full conference package covered and their two-way flight paid for. Partially funded delegates have their full conference package covered. Self-funded delegates pay the US$500 conference fee once their place is offered.

Your seat in Bangkok is waiting

Applications close on 30 November 2026. Applications take about 20 minutes, so set aside some time to do yours properly.

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