Vatican Youth Symposium

The Symposium, in its ninth year, has developed into a leading global forum for young leaders in sustainable development and an intergenerational platform for building social movements.

This year's theme, “Voices of Change: Sparking Hope with Sustainable Solutions,” will prompt participants to consider how youth can envision and create a form of progress that — in the word of Pope Francis  — is “healthier, more human, more social and more integral.” The Symposium will take place on April 3-4, 2025, at the Casina Pio IV in the Vatican City.

Core sessions will be categorized into thematic areas split over two days: Education for Sustainable Development, Sustainable Urbanization, Human Rights and Dignity, Climate Action, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and the Role of Youth in the Post-2030 World. Speakers will present inspiring messages on these relevant topics and inspire participants to take action, engage in meaningful discussions, and contribute their ideas toward innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

Watch the 2025 Vatican Youth Symposium on the Pontifical Academy of Sciences’ YouTube Channel.

^{Please note, Session VI -– The arts and craft of innovation with Generali, is a closed session only for in-person participants, and it won't be live-streamed.}
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