The Global Youth Festival 2026 (GYF 2026) is HISA’s flagship international summit, bringing together young leaders, changemakers, and visionaries from over 120 countries for four days of policy dialogue, creative workshops, mentorship, cultural exchange, and leadership programming – all set in Paris, France.

HISA has built its global reputation across six years of transformative events in cities including Washington DC, Sydney, Milan, Brussels, Oxford, Cape Town, Bangkok, Istanbul, and beyond. GYF 2026 is the next chapter – and the most ambitious one yet.

This is not just a conference. It is a movement. A space where young people are not talked at – they are listened to, challenged, and equipped to lead. Delegates leave Paris with a globally recognised certification, a lifelong international network, and the clarity to create change in their communities.

• Date: October 15 - 18, 2026
• Location: Paris, France

There are 3 types of funding opportunities: fully funded, partially funded and self-funded. Application fee is required.