The Kazan Global Youth Summit 2025 represents a prestigious opportunity for passionate young leaders, early-career professionals, and change agents across OIC Member States, BRICS, and the Asia-Pacific region to come together in a dynamic, multicultural environment. Set against the backdrop of the Republic of Tatarstan in the Russian Federation, this Fully Funded Youth Forum fosters dialogue, collaboration, and shared vision on the world’s most pressing challenges.

Scheduled to take place in Kazan from August 27 to 30, 2025, the summit provides a space for motivated youth to exchange ideas, explore innovative solutions, and influence global youth policies. Through an immersive combination of workshops, panel discussions, networking events, and cultural activities, participants will gain both practical knowledge and invaluable exposure to global perspectives.

The summit is uniquely positioned at the intersection of education, innovation, and intercultural exchange—equipping the next generation of changemakers with the tools to design inclusive futures. Whether you are a young entrepreneur, social innovator, community leader, or digital pioneer, the Kazan Global Youth Summit 2025 invites you to take part in shaping transformative leadership across continents.

Program Details

Host Country:
Tatarstan, Russian Federation

Program Location:
Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan

Program Dates:
August 27–30, 2025

Program Themes or Focus Areas:

• Education and values-based career development

• Artificial intelligence and digital learning

• Youth policies and global development

• Cross-cultural understanding and collaboration

This comprehensive thematic approach enables the summit to address both emerging and enduring global issues, empowering participants to lead with clarity, purpose, and social responsibility.

Benefits

• Full coverage of accommodation during the summit

• Free local transportation within Kazan

• Complimentary meals throughout the program duration

• Participation in keynote speeches, thematic plenaries, and expert-led panels

• Engagement in focused workshops and solution-based group activities

• Networking opportunities with leading youth leaders, policymakers, and global stakeholders

• Cultural exchange and immersion activities showcasing local heritage

• Involvement in the Global Youth Leadership Awards

• No application fee or requirement for English language proficiency tests (IELTS/TOEFL)

The Kazan Summit creates an accessible and enriching environment for youth to develop both personally and professionally, free of financial burden.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years old

• Must be a citizen of any OIC Member State, OIC Observer State, BRICS, or Asia-Pacific country

• Strong communication skills in English (spoken and written)

• Demonstrated interest or proven experience in:

  • Youth development

  • Digitalization

  • Intercultural dialogue

  • Leadership

• Priority consideration given to:

  • Representatives of national and international youth associations

  • Individuals affiliated with international organizations

  • Community leaders or project founders with visible social impact

Applicants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply, especially those actively engaged in community empowerment or social innovation.

How to Apply

To participate in the Kazan Global Youth Summit 2025, applicants must follow the official application procedure:

1. Visit the official application portal for the Kazan Summit 2025.

2. Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, professional, and program-specific information.

3. Upload a valid passport copy along with certificates, awards, or other proof of achievements.

4. Select your preferred focus area (e.g., education, AI, youth policy, intercultural communication).

5. Submit the completed application form before the deadline.

Successful applicants will be selected based on leadership potential, experience, and motivation to contribute to youth-driven change on a global scale.

Selection Criteria

Applications are evaluated on the following basis:

• Demonstrated leadership qualities and a consistent record of youth engagement

• Experience managing or contributing to impactful projects in:

  • Mental health

  • Youth migration

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Intercultural communication

• Clear articulation of personal motivation and goals

• Willingness to participate fully in the summit and apply acquired knowledge toward youth-led initiatives in home countries

All applicants should convey a commitment to social equity, collaborative action, and the co-creation of sustainable solutions.

Application Deadline

Application Deadline: June 10, 2025

Applications must be submitted on or before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions will not be reviewed. Early applications are encouraged due to high competition and limited spots.

Why You Should Apply

The Kazan Global Youth Summit 2025 offers more than a seat at an international conference—it is a launchpad for long-term leadership and global citizenship. With its focus on cross-cultural understanding, technological innovation, and education-based development, the summit equips participants to take meaningful actions at both local and global levels.

By bringing together youth from across regions with shared challenges and diverse approaches, the summit creates an inclusive space for ideas to flourish. Participants will return home empowered with:

• Deeper insight into global governance and youth diplomacy

• Broader networks of collaborators and mentors

• Practical frameworks for implementing community-based initiatives

• Greater appreciation for cultural diversity and multilateral cooperation

For young leaders ready to engage globally and act locally, the Kazan Global Youth Summit is the opportunity to amplify your voice, your work, and your vision for a better world.