The Forum of Young Global Leaders

Learning Journeys are one of the most impactful ways for Young Global Leaders to connect with critical global challenges and understand them in a local context. These immersive, peer-led experiences allow participants to engage directly with changemakers, innovators, and leaders on the ground—helping them gain fresh perspectives and actionable insights for their own leadership journeys. Just last week, the YGL 2025 India Learning Journey brought together a group of over 60 Young Global Leaders, from 30 countries to explore India’s unique leadership challenges and opportunities across governance, technology, and social impact. From dialogues with policymakers to site visits with grassroots innovators, the journey provided an invaluable look at how leaders navigate complexity in one of the world’s most dynamic regions. This journey also reflected the mission of the Forum of Young Global Leaders: to cultivate responsible, bold, and impactful leadership. By fostering connections, encouraging collaboration, and providing firsthand insights into pressing global challenges, experiences like this empower Young Global Leaders to create meaningful change in their communities and beyond. Ameya Prabhu Gaurav Mehta Dr Ritesh Malik Priya Agarwal Hebbar Neha Kirpal Aditi Avasthi Surri Shalini Puchalapalli Tara Singh Vachani Arjun Bhartia Kanika Tekriwal

Last month, we proudly welcomed the 2025 YGL Mastercard Fellows—an extraordinary cohort of women leaders shaping the future of education, technology, and finance. Through the YGL Mastercard Fellowship Program, these inspiring Young Global Leaders had the opportunity to participate in the 2025 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in #Davos, where they amplified their voices and influence on the global stage. Meet the 2025 Fellows: ⭐ Clarissa Delgado, Co-Founder & CEO, Teach for the Philippines is a changemaker in education who is transforming public education and empowering the next generation of leaders. ⭐ Bolor (Obuna) Battsengel, Founder of AI Academy Asia, is a digital pioneer who has led Mongolia’s digital transformation and is dedicated to inspiring young women to pursue careers in STEM. ⭐ Shuyin Tang, CEO & Co-Founder, Beacon Fund, is a leader in gender lens investing who is reshaping the future of finance by championing impact-driven investments across Southeast Asia. With the support of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, this fellowship is dedicated to empowering women leaders from emerging markets, elevating their voices, and ensuring they play a central role in shaping global conversations at Davos and beyond.

Leadership is changing - and fast. At #WEF25 this week, we've gathered 70 Young Global Leaders who are tackling a crucial question: What does it mean to lead in the Intelligent Age? This is not just about technology - it's about how we guide communities, organizations and teams through rapid change while keeping people at the center.   Our sessions dig into what matters right now: 1. How different thinking styles make teams stronger 2. The new reality of influence and power 3. Ways leaders can stay resilient under pressure   Want to be part of this important conversation? Join us live for "Leading Differently: The Neurodiverse Advantage": https://lnkd.in/eRNRwn_t

In the lead-up to #WEF25 next week, 5 Young Global Leaders shared with TIME their vision for shaping the Intelligent Age - an era that demands bold leadership and meaningful collaboration.   Our community members demonstrate how visionary leadership can transform challenges into opportunities:   🚀 Birgit Skarstein shows how leadership in accessible technology can create a more equitable world 🌍 Ronit Avni charts a path for Africa's emergence as a global hub for green talent 🌐 Bolor (Obuna) Battsengel champions universal AI access to unlock human potential worldwide 🎬 Bhumi Pednekar reimagines how technology can democratize storytelling 💡 May Habib guides organizations toward collaborative workforce transformation   True leadership in the Intelligent Age means bringing together diverse voices and ensuring no one is left behind. Read their full insights:

Last month, we welcomed close to 500 Young Global Leaders to Singapore for our milestone 20th anniversary Summit and two transformative days of dialogue, connection, and vision-setting to tackle global challenges. Our discussions centered on four crucial pillars: - Leadership for Technological & Innovative Stewardship - Leadership for Equity, Inclusion & Unity - Leadership for Nature & Climate - Leadership for Health, Well-being & Resilience From leveraging AI for societal good to advancing climate action and championing inclusive growth to revolutionizing healthcare approaches, our community demonstrated unprecedented commitment to driving positive change. The Summit exemplified what we've known for 20 years: when diverse, purpose-driven leaders come together, extraordinary things happen. Thank you to our hosts, Singapore Tourism Board and Sentosa Development Corporation, and our partners, the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the Ministry of Trade and Industry (Singapore), the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY), the National Youth Council Singapore, Temasek, Enterprise Singapore, Singapore Airlines, The TENG Company, Accenture, the Aliko Dangote Foundation, and every YGL who contributed to this landmark gathering. #YGL24

This week's Annual Young Global Leaders Summit is off to an inspiring start thanks to the Prime Minister of Singapore, Lawrence Wong and the Government of Singapore. Themed "The Future of Leadership", the global summit gathers world leaders from government, civil society, business, arts, academia and media. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong shared his leadership advice with the YGL community, and Singapore’s vision for an inclusive and sustainable future. #YGL24 Ida Jeng Christensen Olivier Schwab

Singapore is glad to host the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders Summit for the first time. This is the 20th edition of the programme. Each year, WEF selects around 100 young leaders under the age of 40 from all over the world. This year, we are proud to have two Singaporeans - MP Nadia Ahmad Samdin and international human rights lawyer Natasha Latiff! It was good to engage not only the current batch of young leaders, but also the alumni from previous cohorts. It’s a diverse and vibrant community of changemakers - everyone creating a positive impact in their own ways, and doing their part for a more inclusive and sustainable world! (📸: MDDI Photos by Terence Tan)

Leadership for the 2030 Agenda What leadership strategies are needed to propel the Sustainable Development Goals forward? Hear from members of the World Economic Forum foundations on how their communities are focusing on innovative, multistakeholder approaches to address global challenges and achieve a sustainable future.

Last month, over 40 Young Global Leaders came together in Chile for the Leadership for Nature and Planet - Patagonia Learning Journey. This immersive program was designed to explore critical issues related to sustainability, impact investment, and democracy in the region. By engaging with local leaders—including the Chilean Minister of Finance—visiting sites highlighting the urgency of the climate crisis, and participating in panels on impact and democracy, these leaders deepened their collective commitment to driving sustainable solutions. Learning journeys are integral to our mission of cultivating responsible leaders. Through experiences like these, we empower our community members with the insights, networks, and tools needed to effectively address global challenges and drive positive change worldwide.