Jobs in a Changing World: What’s Real & What’s Next

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Published Jun 23, 2026

The World Bank Group Youth Summit returns for its 13th edition, bringing together young people (ages 18–35) from around the world to explore the most pressing issues shaping their future. Under the theme #FutureWorks: Designing Jobs for the Digital Age, the 2026 Summit will focus on education and skills, entrepreneurship, and agriculture.

The mission of the Summit is to:
-Empower youth to explore innovative solutions to development challenges
-Equip youth with the tools to create and participate in impactful projects
-Foster dialogue between youth, the World Bank Group, and other key global stakeholders
-Find out more about the full Youth Summit program and activities.

????SPEAKERS & AGENDA
00:00 — Videos from Global Youth
08:24— Fireside Chat with President Ajay Banga
22:47— Plenary I: Jobs in a Changing World: What’s Real & What’s Next
01:18:54— Plenary II: The Skills Gap: Are We Teaching and Learning the Right Things?
02:08:31 — Hackathon Part 1: Building the Prototype (Presentations)
02:42:39 — Hackathon Part 2: Achieving Impact (Panel Discussion)
03:06:15— Fireside Chat with IFC Managing Director Makhtar Diop

Learn more: https://live.worldbank.org/en/event/2026/world-bank-group-youth-summit
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