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Applications are now open for the Young Global Leaders Class of 2023 to accelerate the impact of a diverse community of responsible leaders across borders and sectors to shape a more inclusive and sustainable future.

• Breathe in : YGLs are motivated to use their talent and influence to be a force for good. They cultivate collective and individual leadership to help develop enlightened and visionary global changemakers.
• Connect : YGLs believe that by pooling their diverse skills, experience and networks, they can achieve more together. They promote collaboration in the global public interest.
• Transform : YGLs are pioneering and daring. They identify and champion ways to intensify, amplify and accelerate their impact, to make more of a difference in their communities and beyond.

The Young Global Leaders Forum is an initiative of the World Economic Forum.

Eligibility criteria

• Be aged between 28 and 38 at the time of appointment.
• Has 5 to 15 years of recognized achievements, leadership and exceptional professional work experience.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment to serving society locally and globally, has an impeccable public record, a good reputation in the community, self-awareness and a desire to learn.
• Candidates from the corporate sector must manage a company or division and hold one of the following titles (or equivalent): President, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, Managing Partner or Publisher. At start-up/SME level, the CEO or Chairman of the Board is preferred.
• If the company is a member or partner of the World Economic Forum, the candidate must obtain the approval of the CEO or Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company concerned.
• Self-nominations are not accepted.

For more information, please visit the Young Global Leaders Forum .