Who Are the Global Shapers?

• Young extraordinary individuals with great potential for future leadership roles in society
• Between 20 and 30 years of age at the time of nomination
• Representing all walks of life and sharing a spirit of entrepreneurship in the global public interest
• Highly committed to developing their leadership potential towards serving society
• Adhering to the highest standards of moral and intellectual integrity
• Possessing unique qualities that set them distinctly apart from the mainstream
• Entrepreneurial track record, having already initiated and delivered a major project or founded a company or organization, exceptionally contributing to serving society at large
• Ready to deeply engage in the community, reinforcing its mission and objectives and supporting fellow shapers in their individual and professional development
• Endorsed by an existing shaper or another member of the World Economic Forum Community