The World Bank Group Youth Summit 2025 marked its 12th edition by convening young leaders aged 18–35 from around the globe to tackle pressing development challenges. Centered on the theme "New Horizons: Youth-Led Innovation for a Livable Planet," the summit emphasized the transformative role of youth in driving sustainable solutions across three key areas:
Digital Transformation & Data: Exploring how youth leverage technology, including AI and big data, to drive economic growth, bridge the digital divide, and create a future-ready labor market.
Climate Action & Resilience: Showcasing youth-led initiatives in green technologies, smart urban planning, and sustainable agriculture aimed at combating climate change and fostering job creation.
Creative Industries: Highlighting the influence of arts, media, and fashion in generating employment, driving social and economic change, promoting sustainability, and preserving cultural heritage.
The summit featured a diverse agenda, including plenary sessions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities.A highlight was the Pitch Competition, where young innovators presented groundbreaking solutions to development challenges, fostering dialogue between youth and global stakeholders.
