One Young World Summit for aspiring world leaders of the future opens its doors for tenth year

Global figures are expected to meet with young talents from over 190 countries.

The world's largest global forum for young talents and leaders, One Young World Summit will be open tonight in London.

More than 2,000 young delegates from over 190 countries will attend the One Young World Summit from 22th to 25th of October.

The summit will also welcome several global figures, mostly political and humanitarian leaders including the former UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon, the Canadian prime minister, Justin Trudeau and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.

As its tenth annual summit, the forum continue to set its mission as creating the next generation of "more responsible and effective leadership".

One Young World Summit 2018. Source: oneyoungworld.com

"Our young delegates are founders, activists and entrepreneurs in their own right, united by a common goal to resolve some of the world's most pressing challenges - from climate change and violent extremism to sexual violence and poverty," said Kate Robertson, a co-founder of the UK-based non-profit organisation.

Originally on CityNews (City University of London).