Deadline: September 20, 2026
Applications are open for the Nordic Baltic Youth Summit 2026. Want to meet 200 young people from across the Nordic and Baltic region, exchange ideas, challenge your thinking and help shape the future of the region? This is your chance to join a unique platform where young people come together to engage in meaningful dialogue, tackle the challenges facing our generation and draft policy recommendations for national decision-makers.
Over the course of the Summit, you’ll connect with like-minded young people from across the region and explore five key themes:
- AI Leap – Exploring how artificial intelligence is transforming society and what it means for young people, innovation, education, and the future of work.
- Security & Resilience – Strengthening youth perspectives on societal resilience, preparedness, and regional cooperation in an increasingly complex world.
- Mental Health – Discussing how we can promote well-being, build supportive communities, and improve access to mental health support for young people.
- Youth Participation in Democracy – Empowering young people to shape democratic processes and ensuring their voices are heard in decision-making at all levels.
- Radicalisation – Addressing the drivers of radicalisation and exploring how inclusive communities, dialogue, and youth engagement can help prevent extremism.
Funding
- The Nordic Baltic Youth Summit 2026 is organised by the Estonian National Youth Council, funded and initiated by the Nordic Council of Ministers and NORDBUK.
Eligibility
You should apply if you:
- are 18–30 years old;
- live in Denmark, Estonia, the Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden or Åland;
- can participate in the entire Summit in English;
- are interested in exploring the topics above and contributing your ideas and perspectives.
Application
The application period ends on 20 September 2026 at 23:59 EEST. Following the application period, the organisers will select the participants and inform all applicants of the results shortly afterwards.
For more information, visit Nordic Baltic Youth Summit.
