NextGen2030 Youth & AI Summit Opens Applications for 2026
The NextGen2030 Youth & AI Summit will bring 200 young leaders to Riyadh in November 2026, offering fully and partially funded seats.
Applications are now open for the NextGen2030 Youth & AI Summit Riyadh 2026. The international event, co-hosted by Teaching Pakistan and Inseyab Saudi Arabia, will take place from November 27 to 29, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
According to the source, Opportunities Corner, the summit aims to gather 200 delegates aged 16 and older from around the world. It will focus on artificial intelligence, youth leadership, innovation, and Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.
Funding and Participation Categories
The summit offers three categories of participation with different levels of financial support. A total of 200 seats are available across these categories.
| Category | Seats Available | Key Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Fully Funded | 10 | Round-trip airfare, 100% program fee waiver, accommodation, meals, recognition award, networking program, certificate, merchandise. |
| Partially Funded | 40 | Up to 80% program fee waiver, accommodation, meals, recognition award, networking program, certificate, merchandise. |
| Free Entry | 100 | Free access to summit sessions, meals during the program, recognition award, certificate, merchandise. |
All participants, regardless of category, will receive a recognition award, a certificate of participation, and program merchandise. The source states that Muslim delegates will also receive support for an Umrah pilgrimage.
Summit Focus and Additional Opportunities
The program's agenda is built around several key areas. These include artificial intelligence and future-ready skills, innovation and youth leadership, and entrepreneurship and policymaking. Global citizenship, cultural exchange, technology, and social impact are also central themes.
Beyond the summit itself, delegates have the chance to access further opportunities. The top-performing delegate will secure a fully funded spot in a future United Nations program. Five other outstanding delegates will receive partially funded spots for an upcoming program.
Delegates will also have the chance to secure jobs offered by Saudi entrepreneurs, according to the announcement.
Eligibility and Application Process
Applicants from all countries are eligible to apply. Proficiency tests like IELTS or TOEFL are not required. The source advises applicants to write about their motivation, ideas, and achievements to inspire the selection board.
A non-refundable application fee of $23.32 is required to be considered for the scholarship categories. Opportunities Corner clarifies that it does not charge this fee and is not involved in the selection process. Applications must be submitted through the official summit website by the deadline of September 25, 2026.
