Young leaders from around the world are invited to apply for the Dubai Global Futures and Sustainable Leadership Summit 2026. A 4-day experiential leadership Summit focused on sustainability, edutourism, growth, travel, discovery, dialogue, immersive learning, and global collaboration, all in one of the world’s experiences. This program will bring together aspiring, emerging, and established leaders from around the world to shape the next era of sustainable global progress. Along with this, the scholarship covers airfare, meals, accommodation, access to the Museum of the Future, Burj Khalifa 124/125, Dubai city view, and Fountain Show watching, desert safari, city tour, and marina yacht cruise.
Event Details
- Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
- Dates: 28th – 31st August 2026
- Duration: 4 Days (3 Nights)
- Funding: Fully Funded, Partially Funded & Self-Funded
- Deadline: 31st May 2026
Theme
Theme: “Shaping the Future: Sustainable Leadership, Innovation and Global Impact”
Financial Benefits
Selected participants will receive:
- ✈️ Round-trip Airfare
- 🏨 4 Days Accommodation
- 🍽 Meals during the summit
- 🚍 Local Transportation
- 📄 Visa Invitation Letter
- 🎤 Speaking & Presentation Opportunities
- 🚤 Yacht Networking Event & Desert Safari
- 🌆 Dubai City Tour (including major landmarks)
Target Audience
- University Students and Researchers.
- Government Officials and Young Diplomats.
- Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders.
- Investors and Corporate Executives.
- NGO and Social Impact Leaders.
- Climate and Sustainability Enthusiastic.
- Tourism and Cultural Innovators.
- Policy Reform Advocates.
- Volunteers and Youth Changemakers.
- Global Citizens and Emerging Young Leaders.
5 Strategic Pillars of the Summit
- Intelligent Economies, AI, and Future Technologies
- Sustainable Finance, Climate Action, and Green Investment
- Leadership, Governance, and Policy Transformation
- Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Investment Ecosystems
- Culture, Edutourism and Global Cooperation
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are open to aspiring, emerging, and established leaders committed to shaping sustainable global progress across governance, innovation, entrepreneurship, climate action, and cultural diplomacy.
- Applicants must be 15 years and above.
- This is to ensure inclusiveness and experience sharing.
- Open to applicants from all nationalities.
- No language tests or proficiency scores required.
Ideal Delegate Profile
The Summit welcomes:
- Students, Graduates, Post-Graduates, PhD Candidates, researchers, and other academicians.
- Government officials and diplomats.
- Entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate executives.
- NGO leaders and social impact professionals.
- Climate and sustainability experts.
- Tourism and cultural innovators.
- Volunteers, global citizens, and youth changemakers.
Application Fees
All applicants in any category are required to pay a mandatory and non-refundable $20 USD administration/application processing fee.
How to Apply?
- Fill out the online application form
- Submit the required details and documents
- Pay the $20 application fee
- Wait for selection results (merit-based)