Global Leadership & Innovation Summit

Get ready for the Global Leadership and Innovation Summit 2026 (GLIS 2026) a transformative global experience where future leaders come together to learn, connect, and drive meaningful change. Hosted in Istanbul by Youth Global Network (YGN) in collaboration with the Voice for Rights International (VFRI), this summit brings together outstanding young minds from around the world for three days of leadership, innovation, and cultural exchange.

Designed to inspire personal growth and global engagement, the summit will feature workshops, panel sessions, innovation challenges, team-building activities, field visits, and networking opportunities. Delegates will explore the power of youth leadership, digital diplomacy, innovation for sustainable development, and the importance of global citizenship.

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We warmly invite young leaders from every background to apply and experience this life-changing opportunity in the dynamic and culturally rich city of Istanbul.

Conference Topics:

• Youth Leadership

• Exploring how young leaders can create social impact, foster positive change, and contribute to a more peaceful and innovative world.

• Innovation & Technology for Sustainable Development

• Understanding how technology, creativity, and youth-led initiatives drive progress toward global sustainability.

Objectives:

• Objectives • Promote open dialogue, collaboration, and cross-cultural communication among participants.

• Build a global network of youth leaders committed to long-term cooperation and collective action.

• Encourage global citizenship and social responsibility by addressing pressing global challenges.

• Provide interactive workshops on leadership, digital diplomacy, climate action, migration, health equity, and more.

• Organize meaningful cultural exchange and networking activities, including speeches, performances, and group dialogues.

• Facilitate experiential learning through field visits to NGOs, Universities and socially driven organizations in Istanbul.

• Offer a platform for youth-led innovation through collaborative challenges, hackathons, and project presentations.

• Inspire delegates to embrace diversity, inclusion, and creativity as key pillars of global leadership.

Biggest Perk of the Summit:

The BEST DELEGATE of this event will be selected as a FULLY-FUNDED delegate for upcoming event in Canada.

Fully Funded delegates will be provided:

• Roundtrip Airfare (will be provided to Top Delegate)

• 100% waive-off in the Conference fee to 15 Delegates.

• Awards recognizing their efforts

• Accommodation for the whole period of Program to 15 Delegates.

• Certificate

• Meals

• Conference Kit

• Site Seeing

• Cultural Exchange program

• Celebration Party

💼 Additional Benefits Covered by the Application Fee

Your application fee includes:

✅ Virtual Leadership Training – Conducted by an internationally recognized expert, this training will cover essential topics such as diplomacy, leadership, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

📌 Certificate of Participation will be issued upon completion of the training.

🌍 While only 100 delegates will be selected to attend in person from around the world, this virtual training enables us to educate and empower many more participants globally. Our goal is to ensure that everyone gains valuable knowledge and experience in leadership—regardless of their ability to attend physically.

Key Details

Eligible Countries: All countries

Fully Funded Delegate Seats: 15

Partially Sponsored Seats: 35

Self-Funded Seats: 50

• Application Deadline: 25 January 2026

• Final Results Announcement: 15 February 2026

• Invitation Letters Issued: 20 February 2026

How to Apply:

How to Apply

1. Buy the ticket from this link: eventbrite.ca/e/global-leadership-and-innovation-summit-glis-turkey-2026-tickets-1977311077661?aff=oddtdtcreator

2. Complete the official application form.

3. Application form link: Click Here!

4. Attach your payment proof from Eventbrite.

5. Submit the application and follow the updates.