Frequently Asked Questions

  • Youth Leaders Davos (YLD) is a transformative leadership program designed for ambitious youth aged 20 - 28. It offers a blend of personal growth, leadership training, and global engagement through a unique five-phase framework (SPROUT, LOTUS, MUD, BLOOM, SPLASH).

  • 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 2025, there were 3,000 top-level delegates from 125 countries and corporations. Cost per person is about USD 50,000 - 100,000.

    In 2026, over 60 heads of states are expect to attend WEF, thus increasing program caliber, costs, and road traffic.

  • Youth Leader Davos will take place over 7 days in Davos, Switzerland, coinciding with the World Economic Forum (WEF). The dates are from January 17 - 23, 2026.

    Participants will be staying at accommodation with communal living and 15-bed shared room. (to be confirme)

    It is extremely convenient that the accommodation is only 300 m from Migros Restaurant and 1 km walking distance from main Promenade.

  • YLD participants are aged 16 - 23 from all over the world. They are Rising Generation from families of influence in commerce, government, academics, and sciences.Coming from top tier schools such as Yale and UCL, London, to established businesses, start-ups, and social enterprises.

    They are distinguished not only by excellence but also by their commitment to leadership, innovation, and social responsibility. With a global perspective, they are poised to shape the future across multiple domains.

  • Participants will gain leadership skills, access to global networks, a personalised growth plan, and a unique experience that will set them apart in academic and professional pursuits.

    YLD innovative leadership training, problem-solving workshops, networking with global changemakers, and hands-on experiences will build confidence, creativity, and resilience.

  • Get to know yourself

    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’.

    Create leverage for career and passion

    YLD designs activities for you to effectively prepare, choose, and embark on the journey of employment and other interests.

    Gain leadership insight

    YLD curates global changemakers to offer inspiration and advice on how you can craft your own journey of leadership, meaning, and passion more effectively.

    Build international exposure and voice for the youth

    YLD brings together an interesting group of youth leaders to help you make a bigger voice for yourselves as the next generation.

    Have fun & build grit

    YLD facilitates engaging experiences that will be filled with surprises for you to remember for the rest of your life.

Youth Leaders Davos FAQs

Application & Pre- Post-Program

    • Youth aged 16 - 23

    • Curious, driven, globally aware individual

    • Looking to make your own footprint and complement your heritage legacy

    • 2nd gen or 3rd gen from families of influence in business, government, or other

  • To apply, fill out the Application Form . Once submitted, our team will contact you for an interview if you are selected.

  • Here are the steps and time line once a YLD Application Form is submitted. This timeline may shorten or extend by a weed depending on situation.

    By Day 3: If pass, YLD sends short list interview email.

    By Day 8: Interviewer arranges and interviews directly by visual Zoom.

    By Day 12: If pass, YLD sends Welcome letter and invoice.

    By Day 15: Applicant is expected to confirm participation and settle payment.

  • YLD participants will receive a Welcome Kit which includes logistic forms, basic homework, Orientation Webinar (1 - 2 weeks beforehand) with agenda:

    1. Discuss goals and concerns
    2. Know self better through a self-assessment tool
    3. Research on major topics of interests
    4. Get to know each other
    5. Prepare CV and/or LinkedIn
    6. Answer questions

Program Investment & Payment FAQs

  • Advise upon Application.

    Payment Terms

    • Full payment by November 1, 2025.

    • No refund for cancellation or any program parts. 

    • Replacement participant allowed upon interview.

  • The cost covers accommodation, meals, local transportation, access to scheduled events and activities, and program materials, for the duration of the program.

    These are the only airport transport included:
    Pick-up 10 am, January 17, 2026, from Zurich Airport to Davos accommodation.

    Drop-off 2 pm, January 23, 2026, from Davos accommodation to Zurich Airport.

    The cost does not include personal expenses and travel to and from Switzerland.

    Accommodation is at Zentrum Haus Davos

    Check-in Jan 17, 5 pm. Check-out Jan 24, 10 am.

    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 15 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

  • Due to highly curated nature of this program, there is currently no financial assistance available this year.

  • There are no discounts for this small group.

Travel & Safety FAQs

  • Check-in: Saturday, January 17th, 2026, after 4 pm.

    Latest arrival: Saturday, January 17th, 7 pm. Dinner.

    YLD formal start: Sunday, January 18th, 2026, 9 am.

    YLD formal end: Thursday, January 22nd. 5 pm.

    Optional: Ice Plunge: Friday, January 23rd, 2 - 5 pm.

    Check-out extension need to advise beforehand: Saturday, January 24th, 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

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

    If the family subscribes to Family Legacy Network, there are activities for one year post-Davos. See more at link.

  • For more information, please reach out to our team through the contact form on our website or via email at youthleadersdavos@gmail.com .

    We’re happy to answer any questions and provide additional details about the program.

  • Please subscribe to our newsletter on the website to receive updates about upcoming events, news, and opportunities with Youth Leaders Davos.

  • 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 2026:

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

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

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