Y20 USA 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 2026 will join the Italian Delegation of the Youth 20 (Y20), the official engagement group of the G20 for young people.

The Y20 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 Y20 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 February 22nd, 2026 at 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

August 10th to 14th, 2026

Where

Washington DC, USA

Track Themes

The 2026 negotiations will verge around the following five tracks:

Fragility, Conflict, and Violence
Energy
Innovation and Digital Transformation
Global Economy and Job Creation
Food Security and Global Health

Profile of the

Delegates

To apply to join the Y20 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 Y20 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 G20 and of the role of the Y20 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?

Would you like to learn more about YAS and the Y20 world?

Join us virtually on February 3rd at 6:00 PM to discuss:

What YAS is and our projects
How the Y20 process works, including experiences shared by former delegates
Steps in the selection process
Tips for submitting your application:
- How to write a Policy Proposal
- How to enhance your CV
Q&A session to address your questions!

Please note that this information session will be held in Italian

Application form

Applications are now closed!

Keep updated through our channels for more exiting opportunities

Deadline: 22nd February 2026 23:59 CET.