Applications open BD Active Summit & YIC

Apply to the BD Active Summit.

Join young leaders, founders and changemakers from more than 120 countries. Submit your profile and essays, and register as a delegate for the upcoming summit.

Rolling weekly review 2-phase application Application fee: $25 USD

Current intake Open

BAS Sydney 2026

Sydney, Australia

Dates: 12 Mar – 16 Mar 2026
Deadline: 15 Feb 2027
Review: Weekly, merit-based
Application fee: $25.00 USD

Start application

Application form

Build your delegate profile

Complete Phase 1, then choose how you want to fund your place.

About 8 minutes

01 Application details Profile, background & essays
02 Funding & payment Review fee & submit

Phase 1 of 2 · Application details Step 1 of 2

Summit edition & application fee

Choose where you want to join us. The delegate application fee is uniform across all applicants.

Summit edition *

Application fee *

Standard delegate fee Uniform for all candidates

Delegate Registration & Merit Assessment

Covers official dossier assessment, rolling admissions committee review, delegate accreditation, and official visa support letter issuance.

Fee amount $25.00 USD

Payment amount is loaded directly from the summit database and applies uniformly to all applicants.

Personal details

Use your name exactly as it appears on your passport or national ID.

Full name (as in passport / national ID) *

First / given name *

Last name / surname *

Age (16–40) *

Country of citizenship *

Current residence (city, country) *

Contact details

We use these to send your application updates and decision.

Email address *

Phone number (with country code) *

WhatsApp number (if different)

LinkedIn / portfolio URL

Education & professional background

Help the committee understand your academic and venture context.

Highest level of education *

Field of study / discipline *

Current university / organisation / startup (if applicable)

Essays & impact proposal

Be specific. Outcomes, numbers and lessons carry more weight than general statements.

1. Your project or initiative * 0 / 5,000

Describe what you founded or contributed to, your role, measurable outcomes and the challenges you overcame.

2. Your goals for the summit * 0 / 5,000

What do you hope to learn, who do you want to meet, and how will you scale your impact at home?

How did you hear about the BD Active Summit? *

Your information is transmitted securely.

Phase 2 · Funding assessment & payment

Review your selected track below, then choose a payment method to finalize your application.

Funding & payment summary

USD

Applicant —

Email —

Registration Delegate Registration

Coverage Dossier evaluation & merit review

Visa invitation letter Included ($0.00)

Total due $25.00 USD

By submitting this form, you certify that all information provided is accurate and truthful. Application fees support the independent merit evaluation of delegate dossiers by the admissions committee.

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Before you start

Have these ready

Passport details Your name exactly as printed on your passport or national ID.
Contact details A reachable email, phone number and optional LinkedIn profile.
Education or venture context Your field of study, organisation or the project you lead.
Two short essays At least 50 characters each. Specific outcomes and lessons work best.

After you submit

What happens next

1
Instant confirmation You receive your application reference and payment instructions by email.
2
Merit review The admissions committee reviews your profile and essays on a rolling basis.
3
Decision & next steps Selected delegates receive their invitation, visa support and onboarding details.

Need a hand?

Questions about eligibility, funding tracks or your application? The secretariat is happy to help.

Contact the secretariat