Meet the Y20 2026 Delegates
- Gabrielle Sigler
- May 8
- 1 min read
The 2026 Summit & Hosting
In 2026, the United States holds the G20 Presidency. While the main G20 Summit is hosted in Miami, the Y20 Summit will take place from August 10–14, 2026, in Washington, D.C. Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP) is the official organizing body and hosting partner for the 2026 Y20. In this capacity, YPFP is responsible for selecting the American delegation and managing the summit’s logistics, programming, and policy development in collaboration with international partners.
2026 Policy Tracks
The 2026 negotiations are centered around five critical global pillars:
Global Economy and Job Creation: Focusing on supply chain resilience, trade efficiency, and the future of work.
Energy: Addressing affordable and secure energy supply chains, critical minerals, and resource management.
Innovation and Digital Transformation: Navigating AI governance, digital infrastructure, and online safety.
Fragility, Conflict, and Violence: Strengthening the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda and peace technology.
Food Security and Global Health: Improving food supply systems, healthcare financing, and health tech.
Importance & Legitimacy
Unlike standard youth conferences, the Y20 is a mandated part of the G20 process. It is the only formal channel through which youth voices are integrated into the G20’s official agenda. By hosting this summit, YPFP ensures that young leaders are not just "at the table" but are actively drafting the policies that will govern the global economy and international security for decades to come.
