About the summit

The Youth Digital Governance Summit gathers students, young technologists and early-career policy makers in Seoul to work on the rules that shape artificial intelligence, data and online public services.

Seoul is one of the world's most connected cities and a leader in e-government, giving participants a front-row view of digital policy in practice.

Hosted under the Summits Connect network, the summit combines keynotes, workshops, small-group sessions and structured networking.

Attendees walking past a large LED wall showing a neural network visual

Themes

AI governance & ethics

Risk, accountability and international approaches to regulating AI.

Data rights & privacy

Personal data, cybersecurity and trust in digital systems.

Digital public services

E-government, digital identity and inclusive online services.

Tech diplomacy

How countries cooperate and compete on standards, chips and the internet.

Programme highlights

Day 1
Thu 5 Aug
Opening & keynotes
Welcome and keynotes on AI and the future of governance.
Day 2
Fri 6 Aug
Policy labs
Small-group labs drafting practical AI and data policy proposals.
Day 3
Sat 7 Aug
Simulation & tech visits
A multilateral negotiation simulation and visits to digital innovation sites.
Day 4
Sun 8 Aug
Presentations & closing
Policy brief presentations, networking and certificates.

Roundtable policy workshop with laptops, notebooks and network diagrams

Dates & venue

The summit takes place in Seoul, South Korea. Exact venue details and the full timetable are sent to confirmed participants.

Dates5–8 August 2027

LocationSeoul, South Korea

Application deadline17 June 2027

FormatIn person, four days

LanguageEnglish

Who should apply

Open to students, young technologists, lawyers and early-career policy makers interested in AI, data, cybersecurity or digital government, from any country.

Applicants aged roughly 18–35
Able to take part in English for the full four-day programme
Motivated to share ideas and work in international teams

Places & pricing

Choose the place that fits your situation, fill in one short application form and pay securely by debit or credit card.

Fully funded

€18

Covers application processing. Flights, accommodation, meals and programme costs are funded for selected participants.

Apply – €18

Partially funded

€40

Programme and accommodation covered; participants arrange their own travel.

Apply – €40

Self-funded

€120

Guaranteed review priority and full programme access; participants cover their own travel and stay.

Apply – €120

Optional visa invitation letter, €10. Only needed if you require an official invitation letter for a visa application. Just answer “Yes” to the visa question in the application form and the €10 is added to your total.

FAQ

What does the application fee cover?

Fully funded, partially funded and self-funded places each include different combinations of programme access, accommodation and travel support. See the pricing cards above. The optional €10 visa invitation letter is added in the form only if you need it.

How do I pay?

At the end of the application you pay by debit or credit card. No PayPal account is needed and we never see your card number.

When will I hear back?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until 17 June 2027. You should hear from us within about 5 working days after submitting your application and payment.

Is this affiliated with a university or government?

The summit is organised under the Summits Connect Hub network. It is an independent youth and professional conference programme, not a government or university admissions process.

Ready to join us in Seoul?

The application takes about 5 minutes.

Start your application