Through your essays, they seek to explore these critical questions, offering insights that could guide the reimagining of education for a world in flux. Share your visions, propose solutions, and join in a collective effort to redefine the essence and objectives of education for the next generation in the following topic-related questions and their focus areas below:

Identifying Challenges: What are the most pressing sources of disruption in our world today, and how do they shape your outlook on future education?

Leadership for Tomorrow: What qualities and capabilities will tomorrow’s leaders need to collaborate and navigate through the turbulence of our times?

Educational Readiness: How does the current education system equip young people with the necessary skills and competencies to meet the challenges ahead? If not, what transformative changes are needed?

Evolving Models: In light of continuous global shifts, how should the traditional model of education change?

Self-Directed Learning: How important has it become to take charge of your own educational journey?  What implications does personalised education have for formal educational institutions?

Future of Learning and Teaching: Amidst the dynamics of continuity and change, what elements of education should be preserved, and what aspects need to evolve or disappear?

Bridging Divides: What innovative approaches can ensure that education becomes truly accessible to all, bridging socio-economic and csocio-cultural gaps effectively?

ELIGIBILITY:

NO entry fees to be paid

Authors from all around the world are invited to submit their essays

You must be 18-35 years old (inclusive of both ages)

You are not a Drucker Challenge Laureate, nor have you participated in the Drucker Forum in this capacity before).
I.e. You are not a former winner/runner up/finalist of the Drucker Challenge.

if you were previously a student (as per your application form) and are now embarking on a career at a university;

if you were previously a student (according to your application form) and meanwhile moved on to become a manager or entrepreneur
Essay category requirements
You can submit one essay to participate as either a student or manager or entrepreneur. (Please mention your main occupation in the submission form)
Student category

You are a part-time or full-time student (Bachelors, Masters, MBA, or PhD) or you are seeking your first opportunity after the completion of your last degree
Professional category

You are a

manager of people, projects, budgets, and/or processes

an entrepreneur or business owner

licensed professional

social volunteer or community leader

BENEFIT:

A cash prize of 2.000 EUR

Complimentary in-person pass for the 16^th Global Peter Drucker Forum, to be held in Vienna, Austria on 14^th and 15^th November 2024

Invitation to attend the Gala Event with Awards Ceremony and to participate in a cultural program

Opportunity to win the Special Recognition Award for the most original essay

Certificate with ranking

Invitation to join the Drucker Challenge Alumni Community on social media networks

One year digital subscription to the Harvard Business Review

Publication: Ranking list, link to your essay, your photo and bio on http://www.druckerchallenge.org. Your essay may be re-published by your university/company with credits given to Peter Drucker Society Europe

Funding of travel expenses: Your international travel and accommodation costs for attending the Forum will be reimbursed based on our travel process and policy. Please read the policy terms carefully to avoid travel contingencies.