Join the global stage of impact: QS ImpACT Youth Summit 2025 comes to London

By Keshala Jayawickrama Updated Aug 08, 2025

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Introduction
A launchpad for youth-led impact
Ways to join

QS ImpACT Youth Summit 2025. Powered by purpose, Driven by youth

Learn more about the QS ImpACT Youth Summit 2025

From 30 November to 1 December 2025, over 350 young changemakers from across the globe will gather in London for the QS ImpACT Youth Summit. This exciting, youth-led event will be all about sustainability, innovation, and social impact, while offering a perfect space for young leaders to connect, learn, and amplify their impact.

QS ImpACT is a United Nations Environment Assembly-accredited global charity and is dedicated to empowering youth across 101 countries to create lasting positive change within their communities in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

A launchpad for youth-led impact

Whether you're passionate about climate action, social justice, or ethical innovation, the upcoming summit is designed to supercharge your journey. Participants will receive a chance to experience a future-focused agenda built around four key pillars:

Innovation Arena: Try your hand at co-creating innovative solutions to real-world sustainability challenges by taking part in AI For ImpACT Hackathon and SDG Pitch Challenge.
Career Lab: Get hands-on feedback and expert advice on your resumes and upskilling. Also get actionable insights on how to build a purpose-driven career in sustainability.
Impact Stage: Celebrate the world’s top youth changemakers and organisations driving impact. The QS ImpACT Awards, held during the summit, is set to recognise bold youth-led sustainability initiatives across nine categories.
Exclusive Networking: Connect with sustainability leaders, top universities, and corporate innovators — including exclusive visits to the offices of leading organisations in London.

Youth leadership panel discussing about the future of sustainability careers in the QS ImpACT Awards 2024

Youth leadership panel discussing future careers in sustainability at the QS ImpACT Awards 2024

Testimonials

"I formed such great bonds with my teammates and our mentor, it was an absolute pleasure collaborating with such remarkable individuals"

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Caryn CallistaChinese University of Hong Kong student, Future17 participant

“It’s exciting to work alongside experts in the field, where I get to learn and contribute to technologies that could help reshape the future.”

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Tanika DuivenvoordenUniversity of Queensland student, Future17 participant

"Canada offers a high quality of life and student experience, known for its peace, safety, and stunning natural beauty, especially in Vancouver"

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Nidhi Mohan KamalMBA student, UBC Sauder School of Business

"CUHK’s MBA programme provided me with the stepping stone into a larger sports Asian market wherein I could leverage the large alumni network to make the right connections for relevant discussions and learning."

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Abhinav Singh BhalChinese University of Hong Kong graduate

By recognising and rewarding youth contributions to the SDGs, QS ImpACT is transforming how young people engage with and empower their local communities.

Take Team GreenRise from Colombia, winners of the advanced track of the 2025 QS ImpACT Skills Challenge, for example. They said, “Being part of this international challenge helped us see how our project can have an impact beyond our local community. This experience reminded us that games can be more than entertainment. They can inspire awareness, education, and action.”

Their story is just one example of the real change young people are driving through QS ImpACT. And there’s more to come.

Ways to join

Apply for a partially-funded spot (£15 application fee) - selection is merit-based and offers full Summit access, shared accommodation, and meals included. Apply here (Deadline: 5 September 2025).
Opt for a Summit Access Pass (£150) offering full access to all sessions, certificates, networking, and resources. Purchase here.
Opt for the Self-Funded spot (£300), offering full Summit access, shared accommodation, meals, certificates, networking, and resources. Purchase here.

Ready to lead the future of sustainable change? Learn more here: qsimpact.org/YouthSummit2025/

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