18 - 25 January 2025
DAVOS
Are you an adventure-seeker, eager to learn, and ready for an exceptional transformative experience that blends personal discovery with professional growth?
The age range for our Youth Leaders Program is 17 - 22 years. There are some exceptions for younger participants accompanied by one parent.
Key Benefits
At the end of Youth Leadership Davos, the participant will be able to do skills, understand knowledge, and apply competencies that are observable and measurable.
To be aware of one’s own unique needs and passions.
To be positive, by being grateful, wondrous, learning and innovating.
To not be afraid of personal blocks and build Grit.
To visualize own purpose.
To build community and build genuine partnerships.
To identify the right problem to solve.
To be present for balanced personal & professional life wellbeing.
Development Areas
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YLD designs activities for you to effectively prepare, choose, and embark on the journey of college, employment, and other interests.
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YLD offers you state-of-the-art tools for you to be present with yourself to gain clarity of what drives and blocks from you what you want ‘be when you grow up’.
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YLD curates global change makers to offer inspiration and advice on how you can craft your own journey of leadership, meaning, and passion more effectively.
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YLD brings together an interesting group of youth leaders to help you make a bigger voice for youselves as the next generation.
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YLD facilitates engaging experiences that will be filled with surprises for you to remember for the rest of your life.
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YLD offers select modules for a parent and child (age 12 to 14) to be jointly exposed to one of the world’s most powerful forums. This experience will improve your family communication. There is an option for Mother and Daughter / Father and Son program upon inquiry.
7 Unforgettable Days for 15 Change-makers.
January 18 (Sat)
Pick-up at Zurich
Fondue Dinner
DAVOS
January 19 (Sun)
Nature Activity
DAVOS
January 20 (Mon)
Youth Leadership Program
DAVOS
January 21 (Tues)
Youth Leadership Program
Pavilions, WEF Open Forum
DAVOS
January 22 (Wed)
Youth Leadership Program
Pavilions, WEF Open Forum
DAVOS
January 25 (Sat)
Drop-off return home
ZURICH
January 23 (Thurs)
Youth Leadership Program
Pavilions, WEF Open Forum
DAVOS
January 24 (Fri)
Youth Leadership Program
Goal Setting Dinner
DAVOS
Program Highlights
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WEF Open Forum
In the spirit of Davos, the Open Forum aims to stimulate dialogue among thought leaders across topics such as geopolitics, economics, environment, leadership, and the role of the arts in society. Sharing vision for a better world, government officials, artists, civil society leaders, innovative entrepreneurs, and CEOs of multinational companies convene to listen, participate and share thoughts, experiences and stories on pressing issues.
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World Economic Forum (WEF) Week
For over 50 years, WEF is a powerful neutral platform for global leaders to connect and collaborate. In 2024, over 50 heads of state and similar numbers of top private sector leaders attended aiming to respond better to global challenges.
Accommodation
DAVOS | 7 Nights | Zentrum Haus Davos
Check-in Jan 18. Check-out Jan 25.
Walk to events on Promenade, Davos (16 min, 1 km) and Migros Restaurant (5 min, 300 m).
All participants will be staying in a large room with 20 beds, offering a communal experience. Separate shared toilet facilities are on the same floor.
Size of shared room: 120 sqm (1,300 sqft)
24-hour tea/coffee/cold food self-serve buffet
Program Cost
Advise upon application.
If financial assistance is required, please apply for Scholar Program within Application Form.
Limited space up to maximum 15 participants.
The cost covers accommodation in large share room, meals, in-country transportation, access to scheduled events and activities, and program materials, for the duration of the program. Starting from pick-up at Zurich Airport on January 18, 2025. Ending at drop-off at Zurich Airport on January 25, 2025.
The cost does not include personal expenses and travel to and from Switzerland.
Payment Terms
Full payment 5 days after acceptance.
No refund for cancellation or any program parts.
Replacement participant allowed upon interview.
Application Process
Submit Application Form
Receive acknowledgement within 3 working days for interview meeting (30 minutes).
Receive Acceptance Letter within 5 working days after interview.
Application deadline December 31, 2024.
5 main phases
SPROUT: Feel your presence
LOTUS: Discover your strengths
MUD: Embrace your challenges
BLOOM: Ignite opportunities
SPLASH: Take action and lead change
3 key topics
AI Science & Medicine for Humanity
Close the Gender & Planetary Gap
Economic Resilience & Geopolitics
