29th Youth Assembly at United Nations (2024)

The Conference

The flagship conference, held for the first time in 2004 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, creates an intergenerational space for dialogue among civil society, academia, the private sector, and the youth to tackle innovative solutions to global issues in the 21st century.

Held twice a year since 2011, the conference consists of multi-stakeholder discussions and activities in various formats that touch upon social, economic, and environmental issues, and equip youth with critical skills necessary in today’s global economy.

By taking part in cross-sector dialogues and skill-building workshops, delegates are poised to connect with key leaders and experts in various fields and propose solutions to some of our world’s greatest challenges.

The Delegates

The Youth Assembly brings together the world’s foremost young leaders and changemakers at the heart of global change twice a year. The Youth Assembly delegates, age 16 to 32, come from over 100 countries and possess strong leadership potential as well as keen interest in global issues.

The Speakers

Since 2004, our most notable speakers have included UN leaders and senior staff, celebrities, and other luminaries from civil society and the private sector. Past speakers include former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, former UN Youth Envoy Ahmad Alhendawi, incumbent UN Youth Envoy Jayathma Wickramanayake, Presidents of the UN General Assembly, former UN Youth Champion Monique Coleman, American economist Jeffrey Sachs, Indian-American socio-political activist Arun Gandhi, and youth activists such as Alexandria Villasenor, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, and Amani Al Khatahtbeh.

The Youth Assembly Program Includes:

• Keynote Talks: Get inspired by today’s trailblazers and influencers.
• Thematic Discussions: Interact with panels of experts and leaders in various areas of inquiry.
• Skill-Building Workshops Engage in in-depth discussions or activities to develop practical skills.
• AFS Award for Young Global Citizens Finals: Finalists pitch their ideas to distinguished panel of judges for funding.
• Networking: Make connections with young leaders from all over the world.
• Awards: Find out the winners of the Outstanding Youth Delegate Award.
• Field Visits: Get an inside look into the working of global and national institutions and organizations.
• Special Events: Make new friends or collaborators through special dinners, CultureFest and more.

Registration Process

• All interested applicants should read the Terms and Conditions before filling out the online registration form. Registrants must abide by the Participant Code of Conduct.
• Registration forms will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis and based on eligibility requirements. A registration fee is required to process your application.
• The registration form cannot be saved at any point and can only be submitted once all required information is fulfilled.
• The submission of the registration form does not automatically guarantee acceptance. Payment will be returned to registrants who did not meet our eligibility requirements.
• Upon submission of the form, the registrant will receive an auto-response email confirming the reservation.
• Registrants will receive an email confirming their registration upon acceptance of their application and verification of their payment.