Conferences

The Youth Leaders Summit 2026 (YLS 2026) is Ecovay’s flagship international leadership conference, uniting ambitious students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, and emerging changemakers from across the globe.

Hosted in Milan, Italy, from December 10–13, 2026, the summit offers an inspiring platform to develop leadership skills, build global connections, and collaborate with future leaders committed to creating lasting impact.

The Youth Action Summit is CDA’s flagship international gathering – a platform where the next generation of diplomats, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and activists come together to turn ideas into action. After a successful first edition in Milan, Italy (YAS 2025) that welcomed delegates from every continent, the summit now moves to Berlin – Germany’s capital of diplomacy, innovation, and history.

The Council for Global Affairs & Development (CGAD) is where world leaders, changemakers, and youth unite to tackle humanity’s most pressing challenges. We don’t just talk about change—we create it through meaningful dialogue, strategic partnerships, and bold action.

From bustling conference rooms to grassroots communities, we’re fostering conversations that matter and turning them into solutions that last.