Doha Forum: Youth Edition 2026 in Qatar Bringing Together Youth Leaders from Around the World
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
QatarDebate has opened registration for the Doha Forum: Youth Edition 2026, which will take place in Doha, Qatar, on December 2–3, 2026, ahead of the main Doha Forum scheduled for December 5–6.
The forum serves as an international platform bringing together youth leaders and experts from around the world to engage in discussions on global issues and policies, exchange experiences, and develop practical solutions to current challenges. The 2026 edition focuses on the theme “Redefining Global Trust” amid rapid geopolitical, technological, and economic transformations.
Key discussion areas include geopolitics and diplomacy, technological transformation, global economic shifts, international governance, and accountability, making the program particularly relevant for young people interested in international relations, public policy, leadership, and global dialogue.
Benefits
- Participate in the forum in person in Doha, Qatar, on December 2–3, 2026.
- Attend sessions and discussions on geopolitics and diplomacy, technological transformation, global economic shifts, international governance, and accountability.
- Exchange experiences and ideas with young people and experts from diverse international backgrounds.
- Develop skills in dialogue, critical thinking, communication, and solution-building.
- Build a network with participants interested in policy, leadership, and global issues.
- Have the opportunity to present practical ideas and solutions around this year’s theme: Redefining Global Trust.
Eligibility criteria
According to the official page, the forum is generally intended for:
- Youth leaders from around the world.
- Young people interested in international issues and global policy.
- Those interested in global dialogue, diplomacy, governance, technology, and economics.
- Applicants who want to participate in international discussions and develop practical solutions to global challenges.
- International applicants or residents of Doha, with a separate application deadline for each category.