Tokyo Selected as Host City for the One Young World Summit in 2027
Business Events Tokyo is delighted to announce that Tokyo has secured the winning bid for the One Young World Summit in 2027. The Summit will be held, for the first time in Japan, from 28 September to 1 October 2027 at the Tokyo International Forum and is expected to attract more than 2,000 young leaders from over 190 countries around the world. These delegates will engage in debating, formulating, and sharing innovative solutions for today's most pressing issues, together with some of the world's most respected and innovative global leaders, who are intent on inspiring positive change.
Kate Robertson, Co-Founder at One Young World, said: "We are thrilled to be bringing the One Young World Summit to Tokyo in 2027. Tokyo stands as a beacon of global leadership, innovation, and cultural depth, and it is a city that shares our belief in the power of young people to shape a better future. The Summit will be one of the most international gatherings Japan has hosted in recent years, and a powerful opportunity to connect the next generation of leaders with the companies and institutions ready to back their vision. We are proud to be working with our partners in Japan to deliver what promises to be an unforgettable Summit."
About One Young World
One Young World is the largest global network of young people who are making positive change across communities and businesses. Its mission is to empower young people with the ideas, inspiration, network, and skills they need to lead and deliver tangible positive change. Made up of more than 18,700+ Ambassadors from 190 countries, the One Young World community focuses on making the world a better place. Member-led initiatives are improving access global health and education, campaigning for equal opportunity in the workplace, and pushing forward the circular economy. Collectively, the network has generated in excess of $4 billion worth of social impact in the last three years alone.
About the Business Events Team at Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Business Events Team at the Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau (TCVB) serves as a one-stop shop for meeting/event planners and organizers seeking assistance in successfully bidding to host international business events in Tokyo.