WCS Young Leaders

The World Cities Summit Young Leaders are a nominated group of change-makers from diverse sectors who contribute their expertise and experience to support the next generational leadership for the World Cities Summit and shape the global urban agenda.

The current Young Leaders network and alumni stand at 550+ strong across continents, with members from both public and private sectors such as Mikko Kiesiläinen, Chief Economist for the City of Helsinki, Finland, Sean Tan, Co-Founder, Insect Feed Technologies, Estibaliz Luengo Celaya, Director, International Department, Bilbao City Council, and Brice Richard, Strategic Advisory and Smart Cities Lead, Arup.

Young Leaders are nominated through our WCS sponsors, partners and networks. To be nominated
as a Young Leader, one must be:

• Between 20 to 35 years old;

• With a track record as a change-maker or accomplished leader in the urban sector e.g. in government / politics, business, media, academia or other professional fields with an urban dimension related to liveability, sustainability, governance, and planning.

We are inviting nominations for Young Leaders to participate in the World Cities Summit 2024 Young Leaders Symposium that will be held on Sunday, 2 June 2024, at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, from 9am to 12pm. Young Leaders are also invited to the related networking events which include:

• 1 June, Sat: Young Leaders Networking Reception

• 2 June, Sun: Young Leaders Networking Lunch

• 2 June, Sun: WCS Welcome Reception

To nominate a Young Leader, please click here.

Please send in your nominations by Friday, 5 April 2024.

We will contact shortlisted Young Leaders directly with their nominees in copy. Airfare and accommodation in Singapore will be self-funded.

Kindly contact Cheryl Lee (cheryl_lee@mnd.gov.sg) and Jonathan Ally (jonathan_ally@mnd.gov.sg) if you have any questions.