Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders Today.
EIGHT SPACES ONLY
17 - 23 January 2026 | SWITZERLAND
For youth aged 18 - 28 years
Join us at Youth Leaders Davos for a transformative adventure where we bridge cultures and spark innovation for young changemakers and their families with influence — business to government to academia to philanthropy.
Book Call — why you to be selected amongst many?
We help conscious-minded youth discover their passion, practice own voice, and complement handed-down legacies as budding global leaders.
OUR PROGRAM
17 - 23 January 2026
Switzerland
YOUTH LEADERS DAVOS, offered since 2021, is a highly curated program that delivers results:
Integrate family values with personal growth
Develop future-ready skills and mindsets
Learn from and network with world-class mentors
Build transformative experience and access career internships at week of World Economic Forum
A once in a lifetime experience.
Engage with Global Change Makers at WEF Week:
YLD opens doors for you to connect with global changemakers during WEF Week in Davos. Meet visionaries, innovators, and influencers shaping the future—and join conversations driving solutions for climate, digital transformation, and economic resilience.
Build Lifelong Connections with Global Peers:
YLD enables you to build lifelong friendships and global networks through shared experiences and meaningful dialogue that last far beyond Davos. The fun journey also invites members of your family to join as part of the Family Legacy Network.
Develop holistically through Adventure:
YLD invites you to the journey of growth. Our framework—LOTUS, MUD, BLOOM, SPLASH—guides you through stages of discovery, challenge, and transformation. Along the way, you’ll sharpen career skills, deepen self-awareness, and build resilience—while staying rooted in the heritage and values that shape your worldview.
Experience Nature & Arts in Switzerland:
YLD offers optional activities for you to immerse yourself in art and nature—challenge perspectives, spark ideas, and reshape culture.
“An eye-opening, ‘think different’ experience like no other. From industry leaders to activists to thinkers across every field, hearing them share their passions, views and warmth - made every dialogue truly meaningful. I left Switzerland feeling more driven to make positive impact with my new knowledge and connections. The people I met will help me continue my work to realize my life goals for years to come!”
CATHIE, International High School Student in Shanghai
The WEF Week program that I attended in Davos profoundly impacted my life. I was able to connect with individuals who shared similar goals; discuss in-depth social issues (even participated in a climate justice protest together), and learn survival techniques such as starting a fire in a snowy forest. These experiences have positive lasting influence on my life.
JESSICA, Student at University of Chicago
2026 Program Highlights
Week of World Economic Forum
WEF Open Forum
For over half a century, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has united world leaders to tackle global challenges. In 2025, nearly 350 government leaders and 60 heads of state joined forces in Davos to shape the world’s agenda.
In 2026, the theme—Public-Private Collaboration—calls for bold ideas on innovation, sustainability, and the future of society.
Youth Leaders Davos (YLD), germinated in 2021, is where the next generation steps in. Held during WEF Week, YLD is a curated program empowering young changemakers to engage with today’s leaders and co-create tomorrow’s solutions.
As YLD members, participants gain access to the parallel events as well as WEF Open Forum—a unique arena where government officials, visionary entrepreneurs, artists, CEOs, and civil society leaders exchange ideas with the public. Conversations span geopolitics, economics, the environment, leadership, and the arts—all through the lens of shaping a better future.
At YLD, youth voices don’t just join the dialogue—they drive it.
Our Signature Framework
Our 4-phase signature framework — LOTUS, MUD, BLOOM, SPLASH — guides youth through legacy understanding, self-discovery, growth, take action, commit, and persist.
Our Signature Framework blends classes, deep self-work and engaging activities
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SPROUT: Where you come from
* Align generations: parent-youth by knowing your family: historically, intellectually, emotionally.
=> Create and share Family Legacy Story Lab TM short video -
LOTUS: Where you grow to
* Set your vision complementing your heritage
=> Visualize Life Map -
MUD: Where you are
Clarify your needs and barriers. Present yourself
=> Develop personal branding and online presence -
BLOOM: Where are you going
Shape society: investing and entrepreneur projects
=> Craft pitch deck as founder or investor -
SPLASH: Where you close the gap
* Connect & nurture wealth* Network and practice with peers and mentors
=> Identify as an investor or founder in blended social enterprize