Applications for BAS Sydney 2026 are now open!
Bd Active Summit connects emerging young leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs to accelerate impactful, localised solutions — and to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
Ideas. People. Action.
500+ delegates · 80+ countries · 5 days
Bd Active Summit is a global platform that connects and empowers young changemakers to build a more inclusive, sustainable and brighter tomorrow. It is a unique opportunity for young leaders to connect with peers, learn from experts and collaborate on projects that drive positive change in their communities.
One summit. A global cohort.
Two commitments guide every keynote, workshop and action plan we put on the table.
A world where young people are at the forefront of global change, leading impactful initiatives that drive sustainable development, social justice and economic resilience across communities worldwide.
Equipping the next generation of changemakers with the tools, networks and resources needed to tackle the world's most pressing challenges — turning ambitious ideas into measurable, long-term impact.
Each edition centres on the global challenges of our time, connecting youth action to the sustainable development goals.
Breaking barriers to modern skills, digital literacy and equitable quality learning for young people everywhere.
Championing biodiversity preservation, zero-carbon economies and grassroots climate adaptation led by youth.
Giving young advocates seats in multilateral policy-making tables and international peacebuilding dialogues.
Empowering next-gen entrepreneurs with incubator support, investor networks and ethical startup frameworks.
Fostering resilient urban infrastructure, circular local food supply chains and inclusive public spaces.
Join 500+ delegates in Sydney, Australia from August 10–14, 2025. Fully funded seats open now.
Every edition ties young leadership directly to global sustainability metrics, ensuring ideas transition into measurable, community-grounded outcomes. Through localised action labs and cross-sector mentorship, participants design interventions that advance environmental stewardship, equitable access to clean resources and circular economic principles at home.
Local action, global accountability
Shaping policy for 2030
The Bd Active Summit Youth Charter is a living framework drafted by young delegates across 80+ nations. It outlines concrete policy declarations, ethical mandates and localised solutions for youth inclusion in international governance — delivered annually to UN agencies, national ministries and philanthropic networks.
Signed by delegates · Delivered to the world
The core values driving our global team, summit advisors and worldwide delegate community.
Championing young people as central decision-makers, not passive observers in global governance and institutional reform.
Building bridges across borders, cultures and sectors to co-create sustainable solutions for systemic global challenges.
Ensuring every young voice, regardless of geography, gender or background, has an equal and protected seat at the table.
Holding ourselves and our partner institutions accountable to ethical standards, transparency and verified impact.
Encouraging unconventional thinking, agile experimentation and grassroots creative problem solving for modern crises.
Aligning all actions with long-term ecological balance, climate justice and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Join 500+ delegates from 80+ countries in Sydney this August — and turn your ideas into measurable, community-grounded impact.
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