TLDR: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will host the NextGen2030 Youth & AI Summit from September 26-28, 2025. This fully-funded program invites young leaders, students, entrepreneurs, and professionals aged 18-35 from around the world to discuss the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and sustainable development. Selected participants will receive comprehensive benefits including round-trip airfare, accommodation, and meals.
Saudi Arabia is set to host the NextGen2030 Youth & AI Summit 2025 in its capital, Riyadh, from September 26 to 28, 2025. This significant international event aims to bring together bright young minds and global innovators to delve into the critical intersection of Artificial Intelligence and sustainable development. The summit is a fully-funded opportunity for selected youth delegates from across the globe.
Organized under the ambitious framework of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the summit’s core objective is to empower the next generation of changemakers. It seeks to foster a global dialogue on the responsible and innovative application of AI, aligning with the nation’s goals for innovation, digital transformation, and inclusive leadership. The program is co-hosted by NextGen2030, FusionAI Saudia, and Teaching Pakistan.
Participants, who will include young leaders, students, entrepreneurs, and professionals aged 18 to 35 from any country, are expected to demonstrate a strong interest in technology, AI, innovation, or sustainable development, coupled with a passion for social impact. Notably, there is no requirement for IELTS or TOEFL scores.
For selected fully-funded delegates, the summit offers a comprehensive scholarship package. This includes round-trip airfare to Riyadh, accommodation throughout the summit, meals, local transportation, and full participation in all official summit activities and cultural experiences. Other scholarship categories, such as partially funded, self-funded, and free forum access, are also available.
The three-day summit will feature a dynamic program, including collaborative workshops, leadership training sessions, and engaging panel discussions. Delegates will also participate in cross-cultural exchanges focused on addressing real-world challenges through emerging technologies. Key themes to be explored include the future of Artificial Intelligence in youth-driven innovation, AI ethics and governance, entrepreneurship and emerging technologies, building digital economies in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and fostering youth collaboration across borders.
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The application deadline for this transformative summit is July 31, 2025, with interviews scheduled from July 20 to August 3, 2025, and final results expected by August 10, 2025. The event promises to be a pivotal platform for young leaders to equip themselves with practical AI skills and explore how human and artificial intelligence can reshape the world.
