GLOBAL SHAPERS

GENEVA

Who we are

The Global Shapers Community believes in a world in which young people are at the heart of solution-building, policy-making and lasting change. Our mission is to inspire, empower and connect young leaders to reach their full potential, shape decision-making processes and drive positive change in their communities and the world.

Situated in the international heart of diplomacy, the hub harnesses the unique advantages of its geopolitical location to address issues that transcend borders. Comprising a diverse cohort of professionals, activists, academics, and entrepreneurs, the Geneva Hub epitomizes interdisciplinary collaboration.

LATEST NEWS

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Nov 12, 2023

Navigating leadership: A journey as vice curator and curator

Nov 12, 2023

As AnaMaria reflect on my time as one of the Curators and Vice Curators of the Geneva WEF Global Shapers Hub, the depth of the experience overwhelms her. It has been a journey marked by collaboration, growth, and the pursuit of positive change.

Nov 12, 2023

Message from the Curator

Nov 12, 2023

“Since coming back from Bilbao, my heart and mind are brimming with appreciation, love, and growth, and I'd love to share that with you in any way I can. Joining the community back in 2021 was just the beginning. The Shape event was a real eye-opener.”

Nov 12, 2023

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Oct 20, 2025

Voyage Numérique, also known as Digital Journey, launched early 2024 as part of the Global Shapers Geneva Hub

Oct 20, 2025

Voyage Numérique — Inspiring Youth to Act on Climate & Technology

Oct 20, 2025

Our Global Shapers Geneva Hub joined forces with partners across Switzerland to bring young innovators together around one goal: understanding how digital technologies can drive positive impact on climate, sustainability, and society.

Oct 20, 2025

China Youth Tech & Culture Exchange — Field Notes from Beijing (Aug 1–9, 2025)

Oct 20, 2025

Nine days. Eight countries. 120+ students. Our Geneva delegation joined an international youth program in Beijing, merging hands-on robotics, university labs, and cultural diplomacy. Below is a snapshot of what we built, learned, and brought home.

Oct 20, 2025

Nov 12, 2023

Manifesto for more equitable and secured access to food

Nov 12, 2023

As an impact driven hub, we are thrilled to share a moment commemorating and signaling a massive step towards more equitable and secured access to food for the people of Geneva.

Nov 12, 2023

Oct 18, 2018

Shapers at summer Davos 2018

Oct 18, 2018

From the 18th to the 20th of September, the city of Tianjin hosted the Annual Meeting of the New Champions, the foremost global summit on innovation, science and technology, promoting entrepreneurship in the global public interest.

Oct 18, 2018

Mar 4, 2018

Youth Voices at Davos

Mar 4, 2018

On January 23-26, under the theme “Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World”, the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) took place in Davos.

Mar 4, 2018