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The World Science Forum is one of the most ambitious conference series worldwide. Every two years, scientist from all over the world, gather for the World Science Forum with focus on the social and economic relevance, influence and responsibilities of science. This years iteration of...

Young Academies from all over Europe will meet in Brussels, Belgium, on 10-12 May 2022. The meeting, organised by the Belgian Young Academy, will continue discussions from last year’s meeting including discussing best practices and areas of joint interest. The GYA will be represented by...

The World Young Scientist Summit (WYSS) is an academic event held annually for young scientists around the world, and is jointly sponsored by the China Association for Science and Technology (CAST) and the People's Government of Zhejiang Province. GYA members were nominated to participate in...

This first-of-its-kind course is designed as an immersion experience in the science diplomacy ecosystem of Washington D.C., combining academic lectures, field visits, professional development workshops, networking opportunities and leadership training. Alumni will join a global network of young leaders and innovators reaching across borders to...

The 2018 conference, focusing on the theme: Forever Young? Sustainable and healthy longevity through science and technology took place in Pattaya, Thailand from 7 to 11 May 2018. GYA members from over 50 countries, distinguished members of the GYA advisory board, senior scientists, government and NGO...

The Israel Young Academy hosted the Asian Young Academies Meeting in Jerusalem on 11-12 February 2018 with the theme: “Science and Society: Challenges and Prospects”. Representatives from both the GYA and from a number of National Young Academies participated. As can be expected from the...

The 3rd Worldwide Meeting of Young Academies took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 19-21 July 2017, hosted by the South African Young Academy of Science (SAYAS) and co-organised by the Global Young Academy (GYA). The meeting was a great opportunity for representatives from NYAs...

The 2nd Africa Young Academies Regional Conference entitled “Empowering the Next Generation of Scientists in Africa” took place from 24-26 October 2016 in Mauritius. It brought together representatives from all existing National Young Academies (NYAs) in Africa, as well as NYA Initiatives and young scientists...

The 2016 conference theme was ‘Bridging Worlds Through Science’. The meeting took place in Eindhoven, The Netherlands from 25 to 29 May 2016, hosted by the TU Eindhoven. 95 GYA members from 33 countries, and distinguished guests representing a range of scientific, diplomatic and policy positions, attended....

Co-organised by the Global Young Academy and the Young Academy of Sweden, the Second Worldwide Meeting of Young Academies was a great chance to meet and exchange experience and discuss successful Young Academy activities. The representatives of participating National Young Academies discussed and planned future...

The 2013 General Assembly took place from 15-18 May 2013 at the beautiful premises of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina in Halle (Saale), Germany. The meeting brings together 78 GYA members from 37 countries, distinguished members of the GYA advisory board, and senior science ambassadors from around the world. The theme of the 2013 meeting is “Demography and Global Research”.

The GYA General Assembly later called International Conference of Young Scientists and Annual General Meeting (AGM) is the annual key event of the GYA, and the main meeting in which the members can work together on the goals of this global organization.

In 2008 and 2009, young scientists who came together at events organised by the InterAcademy Panel for International Issues (IAP) at World Economic Forum (WEF) 'Summer Davos' meetings initiated the idea of a Global Young Academy as a forum to connect and support young, talented...