The World Health Summit believes that young people are essential in shaping the future of health globally. To support meaningful youth participation, a number of complimentary tickets are available for youth-led organizations and groups to attend the WHS 2026 in Berlin.
This initiative is part of the World Health Summit's commitment to fostering diversity, inclusivity, and intergenerational dialogue in global health.
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Selected applicants will receive complimentary access to all three days of WHS 2026. Through this opportunity, youth organizations can:
Contribute their perspectives, experiences, and ideas to global discussions
Engage with global health leaders, experts, and fellow youth advocates through unique networking opportunities
Access coffee breaks, lunches, and social evening events
Youth-led organizations, networks, and groups working in health, youth empowerment, education, advocacy, social impact, or related fields are eligible to apply.
Organizations must primarily represent young people and demonstrate active engagement within their communities
Participants nominated for complimentary tickets must be 28 years of age or younger at the time of WHS
Applications from individuals will not be considered
A maximum of 15 complimentary tickets and a minimum of 3 tickets may be requested per organization
Applications from diverse groups and organizations are particularly welcome, including those representing underrepresented regions, marginalized populations, and a broad range of social, cultural, and professional backgrounds. Diversity considerations will be taken into account during the selection process.
Applications must be submitted via the official online application form by 31 July 2026.
Your application must include:
Your organization's focus and field of work
Your motivation for participating in the World Health Summit 2026
An example of your work and its impact
The topics you would like to engage with and how you will share your experience
Applications will be evaluated for completeness and quality of content. If more fitting applications are submitted than complimentary tickets can be awarded, the World Health Summit will employ a lottery to determine the recipient organizations.
The World Health Summit does not cover travel, accommodation, visa costs, and other related expenses for participants attending on a complimentary ticket.
The World Health Summit is not able to support in visa applications. Upon registration for the World Health Summit 2026, an automated registration confirmation will be provided which may be used to apply for a visa.
As part of our commitment to advancing inclusivity and diversity across all levels of the World Health Summit, we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and organizations. Our goal is to foster meaningful and equitable participation throughout the WHS community.
Download the WHS 2026 Youth Group Opportunity document with all relevant information for applicants.