The Global Engagement Summit (GES) empowers young change-makers to produce responsible and sustainable solutions to shared global problems. We do this by providing training, facilitating mentorships 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 challenging ideas, explore the realms of social entrepreneurship and community development and equip themselves with the tools needed to take their social ventures beyond good intentions.

Above all, GES hopes to foster a greater sense of community among the world's young social entrepreneurs. The summit will take place in April 19th - April 23rd and will be hosted at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

In 2023, GES is thrilled to return to the in-person format for the Summit for the first time since 2019. This decision is subject to change based on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and changing conditions and guidelines in Evanston, the U.S., and around the world. 

The priority deadline for the 2023 Summit is the end of November 2022. The application closes December 2022. Please note that if you are a part of a team and multiple members would like to attend the summit, each individual must submit a separate application. The Global Engagement Summit is proud to offer partial financial aid on a limited basis to cover expenses associated with attending the in-person summit. Applications for scholarships will be available at a later date.