The conference “Our Sustainable Future: Peace and Cooperation”, to be held in Seoul (27-29 October, 2025),
will bring together 150 youth leaders (“Explorers”) selected from the Regional Dialogues and Korean Dialogue
Without Borders to co-develop global policy recommendations on sustainable development and peace.
Building on insights from the Regional Dialogues and Korean Dialogue Without Borders, the conference will
serve as a collaborative and inclusive platform to transform local solutions into actionable global strategies.
It aims to empower youth to shape policies on peace, equality, and environmental sustainability through
cross-sector and cross-cultural collaboration.
Orientation for Explorers : 26 October & Conference: 27–29 October
Seoul, Republic of Korea
Core sessions are for selected participants only. The 150 selected youth Explorers—25 from each of the
five regions, plus 25 from the Korean Dialogue Without Borders.
Some events will be open to the public offering opportunities for broader engagement
A four-day in-person gathering in Seoul (including Day Zero) will bring together the 125 selected Explorers from
five regions, along with 25 Explorers from the Korean Dialogue Without Borders. The conference will feature immersive
and interactive sessions where participants will co-create a Global Youth Resolution, working in six thematic groups
based on the core pillars of IFWY.
In addition to collaborative workshops, the conference will offer dynamic spaces for dialogue with global leaders,
experts, and prominent figures—giving youth a unique opportunity to share their perspectives, exchange ideas, and
help shape the agenda for a more sustainable and inclusive future. Selected sessions and side events will be
open to the public, offering a platform for broader engagement and intergenerational exchange.
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The conference will launch a long-term follow-up strategy, including:
Youth-led global policy advocacy through the development of a globally relevant, youth-driven list of
solution-oriented policy recommendations
The election of “Navigators” – youth delegates who will represent IFWY outcomes at global platforms such as the
World Social Summit, COP30, and the G20
Mentorship, project incubation, and seed funding to support youth-led initiatives
The creation of a Global Youth Network of IFWY to foster sustained collaboration, advocacy, and impact tracking
These efforts will ensure that youth-driven, community-rooted solutions actively influence global decision-making
and contribute to a more just, peaceful, and sustainable future.