A total of 250 participants (50 per continent) will be selected across six thematic areas during the initial selection phase. Following the regional preliminary events, 25 participants from each continent and 50 individuals from the Korean Diaspora Dialogue will advance to the main conference, constituting a total of 175 participants. IFWY reserves the authority to modify selection quotas as necessary to ensure diverse representation among youth participants.

Regional Dialogues will be conducted across five continents—Europe, Asia-Pacific, North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Africa—from late July through August. The Korean Dialogue without Borders will be held in October, before the main conference. The Our Sustainable Future Conference will be held in Seoul, South Korea, in late October.

IFWY comprises Regional Dialogues and the Our Sustainable Future Conference. To apply as a Catalyst, register on the official website, complete the application form, and submit a post containing either a 3-minute video message, a short-written message (up to 1,500 words), and/or a photo. Candidates selected as Explorers from the Regional Dialogues will subsequently be invited to participate in the Our Sustainable Future Conference.

While the UN defines youth as individuals aged 15–35, IFWY welcomes participants beyond this age range. We value a youth mindset characterized by openness, adaptability, and commitment to change. Anyone willing to learn, adapt, and share their perspectives about the world is encouraged to participate in our program.

Yes. Any individual with a message for a sustainable future and the capability to address today’s global challenges is eligible to participate in IFWY.