The New Generation Leaders Summit 2027 takes place in Bangkok, Thailand, from 23 to 25 February 2027, with 140 young delegates from around the world, and applications close on 30 November 2026. Young people aged 18 to 40 from any country can apply, and 40 places are funded (fully or partially) while 100 places are self-funded. At Youth Works Hub, we went through the organiser's official pages and set out every place type, fee and condition below. This is a privately organised summit: it is not part of Erasmus+ or the European Solidarity Corps (ESC).
What the New Generation Leaders Summit 2027 Is
🏛️ Organiser: Better World Charity, an international non-profit organisation striving to restore the dignity of the marginalised
🗓️ Dates: 23-25 February 2027 (three days)
📍 Location: Bangkok, Thailand
👥 Delegates: 140 young delegates from around the world
🎯 Focus: the 17 Global Goals (Sustainable Development Goals), under the title "Reimagining Leadership for a Sustainable Future"
🏁 First edition: the first summit took place in Dubai in January 2025, and Bangkok is the next edition
Not an Erasmus+ or ESC Project: Please Read First
⚠️ Different programme: this summit is not funded or run under Erasmus+ or the European Solidarity Corps, so the usual no-fee rules of those programmes do not apply
💳 Fees apply: every applicant pays a US$17 application fee, and self-funded delegates pay a US$500 conference fee once a place is offered
🔎 Check before you pay: read how we review listings in how Youth Works Hub checks opportunities and compare every fee with the organiser's own page before paying
Funded and Self-Funded Places: 40 and 100 Seats
The summit offers 40 funded places, awarded through a competitive selection, and 100 self-funded places. Whichever place a delegate holds, the organisers state that everyone gets the full programme and the same experience on the ground in Bangkok. There is one closing date for every application, funded or self-funded.
🥇 Fully Funded: selected through a competitive application process
🥈 Partially Funded: selected through a competitive application process
🎟️ Self Funded: US$500 conference fee, paid once your place is offered
What Fully Funded Delegates Receive
Fully funded delegates have the full conference package covered, including the round-trip flight.
✈️ Round-trip airfare support
🏨 Shared 4-star accommodation
🛂 Visa support and an official invitation letter
🧾 Visa fee reimbursement
🎤 Access to all summit sessions and workshops
🤝 Networking events
🍽️ Summit meals
🎁 Delegate kit and official merchandise
📜 Certificate of participation
🎙️ Keynotes and panels
🚌 Bangkok tour
What Partially Funded Delegates Receive
Partially funded delegates receive complimentary accommodation and the full conference experience. Airfare is not part of this place type.
🛏️ Shared 4-star accommodation
🛂 Visa support and an official invitation letter
🎤 Access to all summit sessions and workshops
🤝 Networking events
🍽️ Summit meals
🎁 Delegate kit and official merchandise
📜 Certificate of participation
🎙️ Keynotes and panel sessions
🚌 Bangkok tour
What the US$500 Self-Funded Place Covers
The self-funded conference fee is US$500, paid once the place is offered. It gives a guaranteed conference seat with three nights of accommodation at the official venue.
🎟️ Access to all summit sessions
🛂 Visa support and an official invitation letter
🤝 Networking events
🥗 Summit meals and refreshments
🎁 Delegate kit and official merchandise
📜 Certificate of participation
🎤 Keynotes and panel sessions
🏨 Shared accommodation for the summit nights
🚐 Airport transfers on the official arrival and departure days
🎭 Cultural programme
🚌 Bangkok tour
❌ Not included: international flights, visa fees, travel insurance and personal spending
Fees and Costs in One Place
💵 Application fee: US$17 for every applicant, funded or self-funded
🔁 Refund: the US$17 fee is non-refundable whatever the outcome, including if you are not selected; the only exception is if the organisers cancel the summit before decisions are announced
🎫 Self-funded conference fee: US$500, paid only once your place is offered; the organisers' Fees and Refund Policy explains when the conference fee can be refunded
🆓 Funded places: the conference package is covered, with the round-trip flight paid for fully funded delegates only
Who Can Apply
The organisers say you do not need a title, only a track record of taking initiative. Students, young professionals, social entrepreneurs, activists, NGO staff and public servants are all welcome, from any country.
🎂 Age: between 18 and 40 years old
🌱 Initiative: you are already taking initiative in your community, organisation, business or field of study
🎯 Motivation: you care about at least one of the Sustainable Development Goals and want to act on it
🗣️ English: you are comfortable taking part in discussions and group work in English
📘 Passport: you hold, or can obtain, a passport valid until at least August 2027
⏱️ Commitment: you commit to attending the full three-day programme
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Eight Themes of the Summit
The programme is organised around questions that will shape the next decade, each tied to the Sustainable Development Goals.
🧭 Leadership for the 2030 Agenda: what it takes to lead on the Sustainable Development Goals when the deadline is five years away
🌊 Climate action and resilient cities: practical responses to a warming world, from Bangkok's own flood defences to community-led adaptation
🚀 Social entrepreneurship and the future of work: building ventures that solve problems and create jobs, and preparing for work that does not exist yet
🤖 Technology, AI and digital inclusion: making sure the tools reshaping the world reach, and serve, the people most often left out
🕊️ Peace, diplomacy and dialogue: leading across cultures and disagreements, and the role of young people in building lasting peace
🩺 Health, wellbeing and humanitarian action: from mental health to emergency response, and how young leaders can strengthen both
⚖️ Gender equality and inclusive leadership: leadership that opens doors for women, people with disabilities and every under-represented group
📚 Education and youth empowerment: learning that equips the next generation, inside and outside the classroom
What the Three Days Look Like
🎤 Keynotes and high-level panels: hear from leaders in government, international organisations, business and civil society, and put your own questions to them
🛠️ Leadership skills workshops: hands-on sessions in public speaking, project design, fundraising and personal branding, led by practitioners
🧪 SDG Action Labs: work in a small international team on a real challenge linked to one of the Global Goals, then pitch your solution on the final day
🎭 Cultural exchange: a cultural evening where delegates share the traditions of their countries, and an evening on Bangkok's Chao Phraya river
🔗 Networking with purpose: structured networking with fellow delegates, speakers and partner organisations
📜 Certificates and the Bangkok Youth Declaration: the summit closes with a shared declaration of commitments and each delegate's certificate of participation
How Applications Are Judged
Every complete application is read and scored by the selection committee against the same criteria.
🌟 Leadership and impact: what you have already done, at whatever scale, and what changed because of it
💬 Motivation: why this summit, why now, and what you will bring to the other delegates
🌐 Connection to the Global Goals: how your work relates to the Sustainable Development Goals
📣 Multiplier effect: your plan to share what you learn with your community when you return home
🧩 A balanced cohort: the aim is a room that is diverse in region, gender and background, and financial need is considered for funded places
How to Apply
The application form takes about 20 minutes, so set aside time to complete it properly. You can say on the form that you would accept a self-funded place if you are not offered a funded one, and the committee then considers you for both. Alumni of the 2025 Dubai summit can apply again, for a funded or self-funded place, and should describe what they have done since Dubai. Organisations and universities can send groups: delegations of three or more can use the organisers' contact form to arrange registration together.
Visas, Invitation Letter and Travel to Bangkok
🛂 Visa: whether you need a visa for Thailand depends on your nationality; many nationalities can enter for short stays without one, while others apply in advance, usually through Thailand's official e-Visa service, and some applications take several weeks
✉️ Invitation letter: every confirmed delegate receives an official invitation letter from the organisers, normally within five working days of confirmation; it supports a visa application but cannot guarantee it, because the Thai authorities decide alone
🛫 Airports: Bangkok has two international airports, Suvarnabhumi (BKK) for most long-haul flights and Don Mueang (DMK) mainly for low-cost airlines; transfers are included on the official arrival day at either airport, and delegates should send their flight details once booked
🗣️ Language: the summit is held in English; you do not need to be a native speaker
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply to the New Generation Leaders Summit 2027?
Young people aged 18 to 40 from any country who are already making a difference in their community, organisation, business or field of study. Students, young professionals, social entrepreneurs, activists, NGO staff and public servants are all welcome.
What is the difference between a funded and a self-funded place?
Funded and self-funded places are determined through the same competitive selection process, in which the committee assesses each application. Every delegate enjoys the same programme and experience.
How much does it cost to attend?
Every applicant pays the US$17 application fee. Fully funded delegates have the full conference package covered and their two-way flight paid. Partially funded delegates have the full conference package covered. Self-funded delegates pay the US$500 conference fee once their place is offered.
What does the US$500 conference fee cover?
Full access to the three-day programme, hotel accommodation for the summit nights, meals and refreshments, airport transfers on the official arrival and departure days, the delegate kit, the cultural programme, the certificate of participation and an official invitation letter for the visa application. It does not cover international flights, visa fees, travel insurance or personal spending.
Is the application fee refundable?
No. The US$17 application fee covers the cost of reviewing your application and is non-refundable whatever the outcome, unless the organisers cancel the summit before decisions are announced.
If I am not selected for funding, can I still attend?
You can tell the organisers on the application form that you would take a self-funded place if you are not offered a funded one, and the committee considers you for both.
When will I know whether I have been selected?
The organisers email every applicant with the outcome. You can check the status of your application at any time with the private link in your confirmation email. Applications are reviewed from the closing date.
Can I apply again if I attended the Dubai summit?
Yes. Alumni of the 2025 summit can apply for a funded or self-funded place and should explain what they have done since Dubai.
Is it safe to pay on the website?
Payments are taken on a secure page run by an established international payment processor, and the organisers say they never see or store card details. They state they will never ask you to pay by bank transfer to a personal account, by mobile money or with gift cards.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Every delegate who takes part in the full programme receives a certificate of participation at the closing ceremony.
Deadline
⏳ 30 November 2026
Links
🔗 Application page: https://newgenerationleaderssubmit.bwcngo.org/summits/bangkok-2027/apply
🔗 Summit website: https://newgenerationleaderssubmit.bwcngo.org/
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