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Deadline: November 8, 2026
The Nordic Baltic Youth Summit 2026 is inviting young changemakers from across the Nordic and Baltic region to apply for a unique youth leadership and policy-making opportunity in Tallinn, Estonia. The summit will bring together 200 young people to exchange ideas, engage in meaningful discussions, explore major challenges affecting young people and society, and develop policy recommendations for national decision-makers. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with other young leaders, challenge their perspectives and contribute their ideas to discussions on artificial intelligence, security, mental health, democracy and radicalisation.
Requirements: Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old.
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The Nordic Baltic Youth Summit 2026 is inviting young changemakers from across the Nordic and Baltic region to apply for a unique youth leadership and policy-making opportunity in Tallinn, Estonia. The summit will bring together 200 young people to exchange ideas, engage in meaningful discussions, explore major challenges affecting young people and society, and develop policy recommendations for national decision-makers. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with other young leaders, challenge their perspectives and contribute their ideas to discussions on artificial intelligence, security, mental health, democracy and radicalisation.
Applicants living outside these countries and territories are not eligible under the stated criteria.
The Nordic Baltic Youth Summit 2026 will focus on five major themes.
Participants will explore the rapid development of artificial intelligence and its implications for young people and society.
This theme will examine how societies can become more resilient and prepared in an increasingly complex world.
The summit will also provide a space for young people to discuss mental health and well-being.
Young people’s participation in democratic processes is another central theme.
The summit will also address radicalisation and the factors that can contribute to it.
can contribute to preventing radicalisation and promoting more inclusive societies.
One of the most significant elements of the Nordic Baltic Youth Summit is its focus on policy recommendations. Participants will not simply attend discussions. They will have an opportunity to contribute ideas and perspectives that can be transformed into recommendations for national decision-makers. This gives participants a platform to connect youth perspectives with policy discussions across the Nordic and Baltic region.
The summit is designed for young people who want to move beyond simply discussing social issues and actively contribute to conversations about how those issues can be addressed.
However, applicants do not need to work in one of these sectors. The key requirement is an interest in the summit’s themes and a willingness to contribute ideas and perspectives.
The Nordic Baltic Youth Summit 2026 is organized by the Estonian National Youth Council. The summit is initiated and funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers and NORDBUK, reflecting a broader commitment to youth participation and cooperation across the Nordic and Baltic region.
Applicants should ensure that they complete and submit their application before the stated deadline. Click HERE to read more.
It is a regional youth summit bringing together 200 young people from the Nordic and Baltic region to exchange ideas, discuss important issues and develop policy recommendations for decision-makers.
The 2026 summit will take place in Tallinn, Estonia.
The summit plans to bring together 200 young people.
Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old.
No. Applicants must live in Denmark, Estonia, the Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden or Åland.
Yes. Participants must be able to participate in the entire summit in English.
The deadline is 20 September 2026 at 23:59 EEST.
The Nordic Baltic Youth Summit 2026 offers eligible young people an opportunity to connect with peers from across the Nordic and Baltic region, explore major challenges facing their generation and contribute to policy recommendations for national decision-makers. With 200 young participants expected in Tallinn, the summit provides a valuable platform for youth dialogue, networking, leadership development and policy engagement. Young people aged 18–30 living in the eligible Nordic and Baltic countries and territories who are interested in the summit’s themes and can participate fully in English are encouraged to apply before 20 September 2026 at 23:59 EEST.
Who qualifies: Young people aged 18–30 who live in Denmark, Estonia, the Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden or Åland and can participate in the full summit in English. There is no race or continental restriction stated beyond the specified residence requirement; applicants from outside these listed Nordic and Baltic locations are not eligible. Click HERE for more conference opportunities.
Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old.
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