Annual Meeting in Davos At the Annual Meeting (AM), 50 Global Shapers from diverse hubs engaged with more than 3,000 world leaders. In total, 15 young people took centre stage as speakers on economic growth, sustainability, AI and inclusion – demonstrating how youth perspectives sharpen global debates. Through intergenerational dialogues, senior executives and Global Shapers co- created strategies to expand economic opportunity and accelerate progress for the next generation. Members of the Global Alliance for YOUth including leaders from Accenture, EY, HCLTech, Nestlé, Publicis Groupe and The Adecco Group met with young changemakers to chart long-term pathways for scaling youth engagement and employment opportunities worldwide. Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Tianjin At the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC) in Tianjin, 60 Global Shapers drove youth-centred conversations on reskilling in the age of AI, sustainability and the growing influence of Gen Z consumption trends. Notably, Eric Tse SY, chief executive officer (CEO) of Sino Biopharmaceutical and a Global Shaper from the Beijing Hub, contributed at the opening press conference, sharing insights on how AI is transforming the biopharmaceutical sector. With more than half the world’s population under 30, integrating youth perspectives into economic and technological debates is critical to shaping inclusive and forward-looking outcomes. Sustainable Development Impact Meetings in New York At the SDIM, held alongside the UN General Assembly and Climate Week, 90 Global Shapers ensured that the implementation of the 2030 Agenda reflected youth leadership and perspectives. Sessions co-hosted with the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Youth, the UN Youth Office and the #GenerationRestorationYouthHub brought together business leaders, young changemakers and experts to co-design guidance for the private sector. Together, they explored how intergenerational governance can unlock organizational value, accelerate regenerative business models, restore institutional trust and strengthen corporate social responsibility.Global Shapers Annual Summit in Geneva The Global Shapers Annual Summit is the community’s flagship gathering, convening hundreds of young leaders alongside Forum stakeholders, partners and experts. In 2025, 497 participants from 124 countries joined sessions on climate action, digital inclusion, health equity and the future of work. Through workshops, dialogues and project showcases, Global Shapers exchanged best practices, strengthened leadership skills and contributed fresh perspectives to the Forum’s broader agenda. More than a gathering, the summit served as a catalyst for collective action – renewing shared purpose, deepening regional and global connections, and reinforcing the belief that systemic change requires young people at the table as co-creators. The live programme extended the summit’s reach to over 12,500 young people, featuring strong participation from leading media voices, top experts and the Forum’s managing directors. Advancing the Forum’s regional priorities through SHAPE events Global Shapers convened seven regional SHAPE events, bringing together more than 1,200 young leaders to exchange ideas, strengthen networks and link local priorities with regional agendas. Hosted by hubs in Adelaide, Addis Ababa, Brussels, Buenos Aires, Jaipur, Khobar and Phoenix, gatherings showcased the diversity and reach of youth-led collaboration. Highlights included SHAPE Africa at the African Union, co-hosted with the Youth Envoy and supported by the Forum’s Centre for Regions, Trade and Geopolitics Africa; SHAPE Europe and Eurasia at the European Parliament, which engaged MPs, the former Belgian Prime Minister and the Mayor of Brussels; and SHAPE Latin America, where Global Shapers partnered with the Mayor of Buenos Aires. In the Middle East and South Asia, events deepened ties with the Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution network in Saudi Arabia and India, opening new opportunities for innovation and collaboration with strategic partners. In Adelaide, SHAPE Asia-Pacific connected young changemakers with sustainability leaders whose insights later informed the Forum’s First Movers Coalition workshop. Meanwhile, SHAPE North America in Phoenix advanced the objectives of the Centre for Urban Transformation through practical solutions in climate, equity and economic resilience.Advancing youth priorities on global stages Global Shapers Community: Annual Report 2024-2025 14

Global Shapers Community Annual Report 2024 2025