LBSC Global Youth Summit
LBSC Global Youth Summit & Awards 2027
- 8–11 July 2027 | London, United Kingdom
Working dates and venue subject to confirmation.
Four days. Global perspectives. Practical learning. A world of possibility.
The LBSC Global Youth Summit & Awards will bring together young people, schools and educators from across countries and cultures for a residential international experience focused on leadership, entrepreneurship, technology, innovation and global citizenship.
Through specialist Labs, collaborative challenges, international encounters and the LBSC Global Youth Summit & Awards, participants will explore ideas, develop their capabilities and connect with peers who are equally curious about the world they will help shape.
Expression of Interest is now open.
The first 30 schools to commit will qualify for a special Founding School discount, subject to LBSC’s participation terms.
2027 Summit at a glance
- Status: Expression of Interest is now open.
- Dates: 8–11 July 2027 (working dates, subject to confirmation).
- Location: London, United Kingdom. Proposed venue: Imperial College London, subject to confirmation.
- Ages: 13–19.
- Format: Four-day residential experience for students and designated school representatives.
- Indicative cost: Residential young participant £1,690 (working price for planning, not a final offer; final fees are confirmed before registration opens).
- How to take part: as part of a school, as a family, or through LBSC. Use the Expression of Interest buttons on this page, or nominate a young leader for the Awards.
EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME
Four Days Global Experience.
The future will be shaped by young people who can think independently, work across differences, solve problems and turn ideas into action.
The LBSC Global Youth Summit & Awards is designed to bring these capabilities to life. Participants will experience:
Global encounters
Meet young people from different countries, schools and backgrounds.
Practical learning
Investigate challenges, exchange ideas and apply new knowledge.
Specialist Labs
Explore emerging fields, future opportunities and real-world questions.
Leadership in action
Practise communication, collaboration, judgement and responsibility.
Future pathways
Discover possibilities for further learning, personal development, the world of work and the future.
Recognition and celebration
Celebrate young people whose achievements and contributions deserve wider recognition.
This is not simply a conference to attend. It is an experience to participate in.
Explore the global labs
The Labs offer focused, practical experiences across fields shaping the next generation. Participants will explore ideas, collaborate with peers and consider how emerging opportunities can be translated into meaningful action.
AI & The Future Lab
Explore artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and the opportunities and responsibilities they create.
Entrepreneur Lab
Discover how entrepreneurs identify needs, develop ideas and create value through enterprise.
Young Investor Lab
Build an introduction to investment thinking, financial decision-making, risk and long-term value.
Technology Lab
Examine how technology is transforming industries, solving problems and creating new possibilities.
Leadership Lab
Develop practical approaches to decision-making, teamwork, communication and responsible leadership.
Global Diplomacy Lab
Explore international perspectives, negotiation, cultural understanding and the challenges of a connected world.
Creative Lab
Discover how creativity, original thinking and expression can generate ideas, influence people and create impact.
Global Impact Lab
Explore how young people can respond to real-world challenges, develop solutions and turn their ideas into meaningful contributions.
The final Lab programme, activities and allocation arrangements will be confirmed as planning progresses. Detailed delivery methods and programme materials will remain part of LBSC’s programme design.
LBSC global youth summit & awards
The Awards will celebrate young people demonstrating leadership, initiative, creativity, enterprise and meaningful contribution.
Nominations are invited for the following proposed categories:
Young Leader Award
Young Entrepreneur Award
Young Innovator Award
Technology & AI Award
Global Citizen Award
Creative Impact Award
Community Impact Award
LBSC Global Young Leader Award
We welcome nominations that recognise achievement, promise, initiative and positive impact. Full eligibility criteria, nomination requirements, assessment arrangements and deadlines will be published as they are confirmed.
Know a young person whose work deserves recognition?
Award categories and arrangements are subject to final confirmation by LBSC.
THE SUMMIT EXPERIENCE
More than a conference.
The Global Youth Summit will combine ideas, interaction, experience and opportunity. The final programme will be developed around several core areas.
Global Conversations
Meet people working across business, technology, science, culture, entrepreneurship, public life and other fields.
Hear their experiences. Ask questions. Challenge ideas. Discover possibilities.
Youth Leadership
Explore what leadership means before you have a formal title.
Think about responsibility, decision-making, communication, collaboration, confidence and contribution.
Real-world Challenges
Young people will encounter questions and problems that do not come with a model answer.
They will be encouraged to investigate, discuss, create, decide and present.
Global Perspectives
Meet and learn alongside young people from different schools, countries, cultures and backgrounds.
Future Pathways
Discover different industries, professions, organisations and possibilities for the future.
Ideas & Expression
Ask questions. Share perspectives. Present ideas. Listen to others.
The Summit will create space for young people to have a voice — while learning how to use that voice thoughtfully.
Learning By Doing
Experience the World. Don’t Just Hear About It.
The Summit reflects the educational philosophy at the heart of LBSC:
Reimagined Education. Learning by Doing.
Young people will not simply be passive audiences.
Where appropriate, the Summit experience will include challenges, discussions, collaborative activities, presentations, encounters and opportunities to apply ideas.
Because some things are better learned by doing.
LONDON 2027
London provides an international setting for young people to encounter new perspectives, ideas, institutions and opportunities.
The proposed venue is Imperial College London, subject to confirmation and final arrangements.
Optional educational and cultural experiences may be offered alongside the Summit. These will be communicated separately, with any additional costs made clear before booking.
A RESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Students and Teachers Together. Parents with Flexible Arrangements.
The Summit is planned as a full residential experience for participating students and designated school representatives. Residential arrangements are intended to support the shared experience across the four working days.
Students and school representatives will be accommodated through the Summit’s residential arrangements, subject to final venue and accommodation confirmation.
Parents and guardians who wish to attend will make their own accommodation arrangements, either through partner hotels, where available, or independently.
Parents should not assume that their accommodation is included in the young participant fee.
All participation will be subject to LBSC’s safeguarding, supervision, conduct and registration requirements. Further details will be provided before places are confirmed.
Indicative participation costs
The following are current working prices for planning purposes. They are not final offers or requests for payment. Final fees, inclusions and terms will be confirmed before registration and payment open.
| Participant Category | Indicative Cost | Expected Inclusions |
|---|---|---|
| Residential young participant | £1,690 | Summit & Awards participation, residential accommodation, planned transfers and meals |
| Parent / accompanying family adult | £550 | Summit & Awards access and light refreshments; accommodation not included |
| School leader / accompanying educator | £480 | Summit and Awards access; accommodation, meals and transfers not included |
Complimentary school leader places
Subject to the final participation terms, schools are expected to qualify for complimentary school leader places according to delegation size:
- Up to 20 students: 1 complimentary leader place
- 30 students: 2 complimentary leader places
- 50 or more students: 3 complimentary leader places
Additional school leader places are expected to be charged at the indicative school leader rate above. The final allocation rules and eligible delegation sizes will be confirmed by LBSC.
Founding School Offer
The first 30 schools to commit will qualify for a special discount on the applicable participation arrangements.
This is a limited Founding School offer intended to recognise schools that commit early and help establish the Summit’s first international cohort. The discounted rate, eligibility conditions and commitment process will be communicated directly to qualifying schools.
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All prices, inclusions, accommodation arrangements, transfers, meal provision and complimentary places are indicative and subject to confirmation. International travel to and from London, personal expenses and optional excursions are not included.
YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 13–19.
Who is the summit for?
The LBSC Global Youth Summit is designed specifically for young people aged 13 to 19.
This age range allows the Summit to focus on the questions, opportunities and experiences most relevant to young people preparing for further education, work, leadership and adult life.
AS PART OF A SCHOOL
Schools can bring student delegations accompanied by designated school representatives.
AS A FAMILY
Parents and guardians can register young participants directly, subject to availability and the Summit's participation requirements.
THROUGH LBSC
Young people participating through LBSC programmes, Affiliate Schools and other recognised LBSC opportunities may also be eligible to attend.
Become a founding participant
Bring your students into an international learning environment beyond the classroom.
The Summit offers schools an opportunity to support student development through leadership, enterprise, innovation, global perspectives and practical collaboration.
We are inviting forward-looking schools in the UK and internationally to express interest in participating in the 2027 Summit.
The first 30 schools to commit will receive access to the special Founding School discount, subject to the final terms and participation arrangements.
School Expression of Interest
Submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee a place. Founding School status and discounted participation are subject to the applicable commitment and confirmation process.
For families
Recognise a young person or school making a meaningful difference.
Parents and guardians will arrange their own accommodation, either through our partner hotels or independently. Further details about family attendance, registration and safeguarding will be communicated as arrangements are confirmed.
Nominations are open
Help recognise the young people creating ideas, leading initiatives, building ventures, solving problems and making a difference.
Parents, educators, schools, organisations and other eligible nominators are invited to submit nominations for the proposed LBSC Global Youth Summit & Awards categories.
Nomination criteria, eligibility, supporting evidence requirements and deadlines will be published as they are confirmed.
WORKING DATES & KEY DETAILS
- Summit dates: 8–11 July 2027
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Proposed venue: Imperial College London, subject to confirmation
- Format: Four-day residential experience for students and designated school representatives
- Age range: Young people aged 13–19
- School participation: Expression of interest and commitment process ongoing
- Awards: Nominations invited across the proposed categories
Dates, venue, age eligibility, programme, accommodation, participation arrangements and prices may be adjusted as planning progresses. Confirmed details will be communicated before registration and payment.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
The LBSC Global Youth Summit & Awards is being developed as an annual international gathering for young people ready to explore ideas, build connections and engage with the world beyond their immediate surroundings.
Whether you represent a school, are considering attending as a family or wish to nominate a deserving young person, now is the time to express your interest.
Schools: Be among the first 30 to commit and qualify for the Founding School discount.
Families: Register your interest in attending.
Nominators: Put forward a young person whose achievement or contribution deserves recognition.
LBSC GLOBAL YOUTH SUMMIT & AWARDS 2027
Where the Next Generation of Leaders Meet the World.
- London, United Kingdom | 8–11 July 2027, subject to confirmation.
2027 summit details
The LBSC Global Youth Summit is currently being developed for 2027.
This page will be updated progressively as key details are confirmed.
Information will include:
Date
Confirmed Summit date and timings.
Venue
The London venue and relevant access information.
Programme
Sessions, challenges, conversations and experiences.
Speakers & Contributors
Confirmed contributors and participating organisations.
Participation
School, family and international participation arrangements.
Fees
Final participation fees and what they include.
Safeguarding
Final supervision and participant requirements.
Registration
Opening date, booking process and participation terms.
Prospective participants who have expressed an interest may also receive relevant information directly from LBSC.
Global Youth Summit London 2027
Expression of Interest Form
If you are considering bringing a young person, school delegation or family to the Summit, register your interest now.
Your expression of interest will help us understand demand and plan the Summit responsibly.
It will also ensure that you can receive relevant updates as details are confirmed.
Submitting an expression of interest does not constitute a booking, guarantee a place or create an obligation to attend.
It allows LBSC to understand prospective demand and communicate relevant information as the Summit develops.
