Frequently Asked Questions

Travel & Safety

  • Check-in: Saturday, January 16th, 2027, after 4 pm.

    Latest arrival: Saturday, January 16th, 7 pm. Dinner.

    YLD formal start: Sunday, January 18th, 2027, 9 am.

    YLD formal end: Friday, January 22nd, 12 noon.

    Optional: Ice Plunge: Friday, January 22nd, 2 - 5 pm.

    Check-out extension need to advise beforehand: Saturday, January 23rd, 10 am.

  • Participants are responsible for arranging their flights to and from Zurich Airport. The program covers all in-country transportation, including pick-up and drop-off at the airport.

  • Participants should bring personal clothing suitable for winter weather, a laptop or tablet for workshops, any necessary personal items, and a positive attitude. A detailed packing list will be provided to accepted participants.

  • YLD has a dedicated operational team based in Switzerland who will ensure the health and safety of all participants. 

  • As part of registration, YLD requires each participant to arrange medical and travel insurance to cover any accidents. 

  • What is the Code of Conduct for every participant?

    Each participant will sign a Code of Conduct agreeing not to intake alcohol, smoking, or recreational drugs.

  • By registering for Youth Leaders Davos (ie make payment), you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to be bound by the Terms & Condition.

    The YLD Terms & Condition is listed on our website https://www.youthleadersdavos.com/terms-conditions

Other

  • YLD participants will attend WEF Open Forum, which is one of the special tracks designed to engage a broader audience, and concurrent conferences. The highlights are that we will lead our own events such Youth Leader Forum, Candid Conversations, and pop-up Youth Reporter Studio.

    There will be spontaneous media exposure and inspirational opportunities. Please see Detailed Program Schedule for expertly curated engagements.

    YLD participants will not be entering World Economic Forum itself due to membership quota, age limit, strict security, and cost. In 2026, there were 3,000 top-level delegates from 125 countries and corporations. Cost per person is about USD 50,000 - 100,000.

    In 2027, it is estimated over 60 heads of states will be attending WEF, thus increasing program caliber, costs, and road traffic.

  • There is a parallel Parent Program with similar schedule and incredible access to world class network.

    Inquire for more details.

  • If you wish to stay at Zentrum Haus where the participants are staying, please contact directly for availability.  For reference of additional cost for WEF week 2027:

    • CHF 12,000 for 2-bed room with shared bathroom.

    • CHF 15,000 for 2-bed room with private bathroom.

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