Y7 France 2026

Delegates application

In collaboration with the Sherpa Office of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Young Ambassadors Society (YAS) is now recruiting the delegates that in 2024 will join the Italian Delegation of the Youth 7 (Y7), the official engagement group of the G7 for young people.

The Y7 brings together under-30 international innovators and leaders from different fields, from economics to engineering, from tech to political science. Their work lasts multiple months throughout the year and culminates in the Y7 Summit where a Final Communique, containing proposals from the young delegates, is finalized and conveyed to the Presidents and Heads of State.

The deadline for submitting the application is 23rd January 2026 23:59 CET. 
Please note that we review applications on a rolling basis, so we strongly encourage you to apply as early as possible.

When

17th to 20th May 2026

Where

Paris, France

Track Themes

The 2026 negotiations will verge around the following four tracks:

Geopolitical Upheavals
Technological Disruptions
Economic & Demographic Imbalances
Ecological Crisis

Profile of the

Delegates

To apply to join the Y7 Italian delegation candidates must:

Be between 18 and 30 years old at the time of submitting the application;
Be fluent in English (speaking, writing, and reading) and Italian (speaking, writing, and reading);
Have volunteer, studying, entrepreneurial or working experiences related to at least one of the priority areas;
Be willing and able to work in team with other Italian and international delegates;
Be able to attend the Y7 Summit and to commit to the work done before and after the Summit with the Delegation (around 7 hours per week), e.g. by supporting YAS to organize consultations with young Italian people and associations, by researching topics, writing policy papers, attending online pre-meetings and negotiations, working on possible follow-up actions after the Summit, and such like;
Understand global problems with a multicultural perspective, and be aware of the role of the G7 and of the role of the Y7 engagement groups;
Be able to finance the costs associated with the participation in the Summit that are not covered by the hosting country. Board and accommodation for the time spent in the hosting countries will be provided. Each Delegate should cover the expenses for the round trip to the location of the Summits;
Be able to get a VISA to enter the hosting country, if required;
Please note that to join the Italian Delegation it is not required to hold an Italian passport however the conditions outlined above must be met.

Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for an online interview.

Any

question?

Want to learn more about YAS and the Y7 world?

Join us on December 22nd for a virtual information session to explore:

What YAS is and the projects we work on
How the Y7 process works, including experiences shared by former delegates
The steps in the selection process
Practical tips for preparing and submitting your application
A live Q&A to answer your questions

Please note: that the session will be held in Italian and the webinar will not be recorded

Application form

Applications are now closed!

Keep updated through our channels for more exiting opportunities

Deadline: 23rd January 2026 23:59 CET.