WYF is platform by youth for youth to discuss different topics that occupy the world today and will shape the future. It is open to all youth of all nations between the ages of 18-40 years old. Youth that are influential in their communities and areas of studies are also encouraged to apply as speakers as well. If you are interested, please apply as per the below instructions and note that there are limited spots so fill in the application as soon as possible.

Forum Pillars
The World Youth Forum program is divided into various pillars, tackling themes and topics of interest to international youth, creating a platform to express views, present ideas and share experiences throughout its sessions.
Peace

• The role of world leaders in building and sustaining peace
• Euro-Mediterranean cooperation: a strategic partnership.
• Humanitarian aids: responsibilities in confronting challenges.
• Resurrecting communities post-conflict: from the Marshall Plan to Syria
• The role of soft power in countering intellectual extremism and terrorism.
• Day Zero: Water security in the wake of climate change

Development

• Volunteerism as a means towards a more integrated society
•  Agenda 2063: The Africa we want
• How do we build future leaders?
• Narrowing the Gender gap in the employment market.
• The Rapid Changes in the Energy Map: “What’s Powering the world?
• Enabling the disabled persons: towards and integrated community

Creativity

• Employment opportunities in the AI age
• Digital citizenship: digital rights and responsibilities in the Internet world
• “MOOCs” and The Future of Higher Education
• Does social media infringe on privacy?
• E-sports: how Technology is utilized in sports?

Also, The Model Arab-African Summit (MAAS) is a one-day regional summit that will take place as part of the World Youth Forum in Sharm El-Sheikh. It follows on of the recommendations resulted of the World Youth Forum in November 2017, as well as a subsequent African Union Simulations’ recommendations held in May 2018.

Selection Criteria

• Age 18 – 40 years old
• Personal, Professional and Educational experience related to the forum discussed topics