A funded programme in Wuzhen, China for people working in internet and ICT fields, held around the World Internet Conference in early November. Airfare, meals and accommodation covered. Applications close 24 July 2026.
A leadership programme run by the World Internet Conference, held in Wuzhen — the town in Zhejiang province that hosts the conference each year. Participants join the wider conference programme alongside sessions built for the cohort.
The focus is squarely technical and industry-facing: internet governance, digital infrastructure and the ICT sector, rather than general youth development.
People under 45 — a notably wider band than most programmes on this list, which reflects an industry rather than student audience. Selection emphasises:
Nationality is not restricted.
Round-trip airfare, meals and accommodation for the days of the event.
The organisers have announced early November 2026 without confirming exact days at the time of writing. The dates shown here are indicative — confirm them on the official site before booking anything around the trip.
Applications close 24 July 2026 and are submitted through the conference's own awards portal. Use the official link on this page.
This is worth being clear about, because the framing differs from most listings here. The World Internet Conference is an industry and governance event, and this programme selects on professional standing in internet and ICT fields.
The age ceiling — under 45 — tells you the intended audience. So does the emphasis on notable achievements and public speaking: participants are expected to contribute to sessions, not attend them.
Nationality is not restricted, which is unusual for a programme of this kind and worth taking at face value.
The organisers have announced early November 2026 without publishing exact days at the time of writing. The dates shown on this page are indicative only. Do not book leave, flights or anything else around them until the official site confirms — and if the timing is critical for you, ask the organisers directly before applying.
Round-trip airfare, meals and accommodation are covered for the event days. China requires a visa from most nationalities, and business or conference visas generally need an invitation letter from the host — allow several weeks after selection.
Applications close 24 July 2026 through the conference's own awards portal.
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