One Young World 2023 Belfast Summit, 2-5 October

The annual One Young World Summit convenes the brightest young leaders from 190+ countries and 250+ organisations, working to accelerate social impact. 

Delegates participate in four transformative days of speeches, workshops and networking. Throughout the Summit, Delegates are counselled by influential political, business, and humanitarian leaders such as President Mary Robinson, Didier Drogba and Professor Muhammad Yunus.

Once the Summit is over, Delegates graduate as One Young World Ambassadors, returning to their workplaces and communities with the means and motivation to make a difference. Since 2010, One Young World Ambassador projects have impacted the lives of over 41.56 million people.

To find out more about how to attend the One Young World Summit either in person or digitally please follow this link.

The 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement is a momentous occasion for Northern Ireland. The 1998 peace deal, brokered by the British and Irish governments, brought relative peace to the region following the so-called ‘Troubles’ conflict.

The peace process has been a blueprint for other conflict societies, such as Colombia, navigating their way through peace and reconciliation, enshrining the importance of compromising despite differences and through mutual understanding.

One Young World is proud to be part of the official commemoration of the Agreement, by bringing young leaders from across the globe to Belfast. It has never been more important to draw on examples of the challenges of attaining and sustaining peace. The Good Friday Agreement provides essential lessons for young peacebuilders.

One Young World Delegates will hear from key architects of the Good Friday Agreement, such as Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and member of the Northern Ireland Women’s Coalition Monica McWilliams, amongst others.

Embrace a Giant Spirit. Meet the new Belfast, one of Europe’s most vibrant and exciting destinations, brimming with culture, award-winning attractions and home to the friendliest people you are ever likely to meet.

A city bursting with energy, ambition and optimism, Belfast is moving forward at an unprecedented rate. Over one billion pounds has been invested in infrastructure over the past decade and major development and regeneration projects have transformed our tourism, transport and digital sectors. Belfast is now recognised as a vibrant destination in which to live, work, study, visit and invest.

Now an ambitious city, having emerged from decades of conflict due to the courage and resilience of its people; the city and its people understand the importance of leadership. 2023 marks the 25th anniversary of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement. With 43% of its population under 30 years old, the city has a generation of talented, responsible and civically-minded young people who are driving positive social change for a better future in Belfast.

From the birthplace of the Titanic to Game of Thrones film locations, peace tours and street art, you’ll find plenty to do in Belfast.

Get a taste for Northern Ireland and experience the amazing food, sights and history the region has to offer on one of Event Partners Ireland's bespoke tour packages.