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19–22 NOVEMBER 2026 · BANGKOK, THAILAND

Generation Shift Forum Thailand 2026

Four days to strengthen your leadership, build global partnerships, and co-create practical solutions for a just, inclusive future beyond 2030.

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About the Forum

Beyond Goals: Youth Shaping 2030

The Generation Shift Forum Thailand 2026 is a four-day international leadership summit for young changemakers, policymakers, and sustainability advocates.

Hosted in Bangkok, it creates a dynamic space for youth-led collaboration, innovation, and dialogue on the future of the SDGs—challenging participants to think beyond 2030 and co-create sustainable solutions.

19-22 Nov, 2026

4 days of action

2.3K+

Youth Engaged

16–45

Global Age Eligibility

53k+

Lives Impacted
By Projects

Bangkok

IN-PERSON FORUM

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THE FORUM

Open to youth activists, students, volunteers, young professionals, emerging leaders, innovators, policymakers, researchers, UN and NGO representatives, and SDG advocates from every region.

Delegates group photo at the FAS Youth media wall
Three Echo Change volunteers smiling at a summit event

Why Attend the Generation Shift Forum

A four-day leadership experience combining global connections, practical SDG tools, cultural exchange, career pathways, and recognition for your participation.

Global Network & Career Pathways

Connect with leaders, policymakers, and changemakers while exploring UN and INGO career pathways.

Four-Day Leadership Experience

Take part in SDG training, impact workshops, panel discussions, policy simulations, and a global cultural night.

Practical Support & Recognition

Selected packages include accommodation, meals, visa support, an SDG toolkit, certificate, and exclusive merchandise.

The Summit Archive

What Will Happen at the Forum

The forum combines workshops, panels, interactive SDG sessions, project development, strategy labs, expert talks, cultural exchange, and policy simulations—ending with the SDGs Champion Award, recognizing commitment to a more sustainable world.

Forum Focus Areas

Youth, Governance & Global Participation

 

Innovation and Social Inclusion

 

Climate Responsibility and Action

 

Peacebuilding, Justice & Global Diplomacy

 

Empowering Women and Advancing Equality

 

Objectives of the Forum

Strengthen youth-driven leadership

 

Encourage intercultural exchange

 

Inspire innovative policymaking

 

Connect grassroots initiatives to global goals

 

Develop essential future skills

 

Empower professional growth opportunities

 

Amplify youth perspectives globally

 

Deadline: 20 September 2026

Applications are open. Apply before the deadline to be considered for Generation Shift Forum Thailand 2026.

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Applications Open

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Application Deadline

20 September 2026

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Review & Selection

Results announced 5 October 2026

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Forum Days

19th – 22nd November 2026

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Post-Forum Action

November 2026 onwards

Meet our Mentors & Speakers

Eligibility & Selection Criteria

GLOBAL ELIGIBILITY

Open to every country and background, ages 16–45. No IELTS or TOEFL is required.

MOTIVATION & SDG ALIGNMENT

Show clear dedication through a strong personal statement and meaningful alignment with the SDGs.

IMPACT & REPRESENTATION

Provide evidence of impact. Diverse regional, cultural, and professional perspectives are encouraged.

Delegates group photo at a summit evening event

Choose Your Forum Experience

Select a confirmed package or compete for one of 10 fully funded and 20 partially funded places. Funded applications carry a non-refundable $16.99 fee.

CONFIRMED • COMPLETE EXPERIENCE

Self-Funded

A confirmed place with accommodation and the complete four-day forum experience.

$600

CONFIRMED • FORUM ONLY

Forum Access

A confirmed place for local attendees or independent travellers who only need forum access.

$400

10 FULLY • 20 PARTIALLY FUNDED

Fully Funded

Apply through one merit-based process for a fully or partially funded place.

$16.99

Frequently Asked Questions

Generation Shift Forum Thailand 2026

Who Can Apply to the Generation Shift Forum Thailand 2026?

The forum welcomes participants aged 16–45 from every nationality and background, including students, volunteers, graduates, and professionals. No IELTS or TOEFL is required; applicants must be available in Bangkok from 19–22 November 2026.

A total of 150 places are available: 10 Fully Funded, 20 Partially Funded, and 120 Self-Funded places.

Choose from Fully Funded, Partially Funded, Self-Funded, or Forum Access. Funded places are merit-based; Self-Funded and Forum Access provide confirmed participation with different inclusions.

Complete the general funded-place application, pay the non-refundable $16.99 application fee, and submit by 20 September 2026. An international selection panel reviews motivation, experience, impact, and the strength of your application essay.

Yes. If you are not selected for a funded place, you can still attend through the Self-Funded or Forum Access category, subject to availability.

The funded-place application fee is USD 16.99 and is non-refundable. The application form will show the required payment before submission.

Echo Change provides confirmed participants with relevant forum documentation. Visa approval remains the sole decision of the responsible embassy or immigration authority.

You may begin the application, but a valid passport is required for international travel and most visa processes. Apply for or renew yours as early as possible.

Email hello@echochange.org or contact the team on WhatsApp at +1 (720) 659-2489. Include the email used for your application so the team can assist efficiently.

Pay securely by debit or credit card through the trusted Stripe checkout linked from the application form. Keep the confirmation email for your records.

All applications must be submitted by 20 September 2026. Apply early to leave time for any payment, document, or technical issue.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN AT THE FORUM?

Generation Shift Forum Thailand brings together workshops, expert talks, panels, interactive SDG sessions, project development, strategy building, cultural exchange, and policy simulations. Participants collaborate across cultures to turn ideas into practical solutions, build meaningful networks, and prepare for action beyond the forum.

Speakers talking on the Future Action Summit stage
Delegates holding national flags at the Lock In Your Ideas session

Stories of
Impact

Real experiences from youth leaders who are making a difference in their communities through Echo Change programs.