APPLY TO BE A GES 2026 DELEGATE

The delegate applications for the 2026 Global Engagement Summit are now live. Click here to apply.

The Global Engagement Summit (GES) empowers young change-makers to produce innovative and sustainable solutions to shared global problems. We do this by providing training, facilitating mentorships, organizing grant offerings, and connecting driven students with innovative thought leaders. In addition to tangible outcomes, resources and opportunities, GES also strives to provide a forum for discussing critical issues and evaluating why we want to "do good well." Through GES, students can share challenges, develop their projects, and equip themselves with the tools needed to take their social ventures to the next level.

Above all, GES hopes to foster a greater sense of community among the world's social entrepreneurs. Young change makers and thought leaders can learn and benefit from each other's experiences and gain lifelong connections. The summit will take place on April 22nd - 26th, 2026 and will be hosted on Northwestern University's campus in Evanston, Illinois. 

Important Dates

August 25th, 2025 | GES 2026 Delegate Application Opens (Apply here)

September 30th, 2025 | Prospective Delegate Information Session #1 (Sign up here)

November 1st, 2025 | Priority Applications Due

October 15th, 2025 | Prospective Delegate Information Session #2 (Sign up here)

December 1st, 2025 | International Application Closes

December 15th, 2025 | Domestic Application Closes

Should you have any further questions about applying to be a 2026 GES delegate, please email the Content team at content@thegesnu.org