Application Deadline: January 12, 2026
LOCATION: Australia
The Future Action Summit Australia 2026 is a four-day international leadership summit bringing together young changemakers, leaders, policymakers, and sustainability advocates to shape a just and inclusive world beyond 2030.
Hosted in Sydney, the summit serves as a dynamic platform for youth-led collaboration, innovation, and dialogue on the future of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As the 2030 deadline approaches, it challenges participants to think beyond goals, reimagining leadership and co-creating sustainable solutions for the future.
Beyond Goals: Youth Shaping 2030
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to individuals from all countries and backgrounds.
Applicants should be between 16 and 45 years old.
No English proficiency test (IELTS/TOEFL) is required.
Students, volunteers, graduates, and professionals at any career stage are encouraged to apply.
Participants must be available to attend the summit in Sydney, Australia, from April 23rd to 26th.
Who Should Attend the Summit:
Youth activists & Social entrepreneurs
Young professionals
Students and volunteers
Emerging leaders
Innovators and changemakers
UN and NGO representatives
Government officials, Diplomats and policymakers
Researchers and academics
SDG advocates worldwide
EVENT DATE: April 23rd to 26th, 2026
EVENT LOCATION: Sydney, Australia
BENEFIT:
10 Fully Funded, 20 partially funded, & 130 Self-Funded slots available
Accommodation and meals during the summit
Visa assistance via official invitation letter
4-day SDG leadership training program
Cultural night showcasing global diversity
A comprehensive SDG toolkit provided
Opportunity to become a Global Change Ambassador or start a local chapter of Echo Change
Access to UN and INGO career pathways
Participation certificate for all delegates
Connect with global leaders, policymakers & changemakers
Exclusive FAS merchandise
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