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Summits blend an educational tour with a dynamic, multi-day leadership conference, and are open to rising ninth-graders through graduated seniors. Students from all over come together to build essential skills needed for their futures by tackling real global challenges in teams. Each year, Summit ends with a live pitch-off, where the winning student project is showcased at the Nobel Prize Museum in Stockholm, Sweden.
EF Global Leadership Summits
Where students discover their power to lead, innovate, and make a difference
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What is an EF Global Leadership Summit?
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Hear from changemakers
Join workshops and discussions with Nobel laureates, UN leaders, and icons like Jane Goodall and Al Gore—pushing students to think bigger and lead change.
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Go on an educational tour
Every Summit experience is anchored to an educational tour where students dig into the leadership conference’s theme while also exploring new places and cultures.
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Tackle global challenges
Students team up for a project-based challenge on the Summit theme. They’ll identify a global issue, ideate solutions, and develop a final prototype over three days.
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Compete in a pitch-off
Groups learn about public-speaking, craft a project pitch, and present their work. The winning prototype earns a place of honor at the Nobel Prize Museum in Stockholm.
Student growth, super-charged
EF Global Leadership Summits are uniquely crafted using our educational method. Summits take learning beyond the classroom by engaging students in real-world experiences and project-based challenges. Through this approach, students develop essential future-ready skills that prepare them for success in college and their careers.
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Choose your EF Global Leadership Summit
Prague: Social Responsibility
Embark on a specially designed educational tour through Europe and come together on July 9–11, 2027 for our three-day leadership conference in Prague, Czech Republic. We’ll uncover ways to make meaningful change in the world we all share, and discover how the next generation of leaders can create a future rooted in empathy, engagement, and ethical action. Plus, students can earn 3 college credits as part of their Summit experience—at no extra cost.
Gdańsk, Warsaw & Leadership Conference
11 days
Czech Republic, Poland
July 6–16, 2027
Munich, Berlin & Leadership Conference
10 days
Germany, Czech Republic
July 5–14, 2027
Germany, Switzerland & Leadership Conference
11 days
Frankfurt, Heidelberg region, Lucerne region, Zurich, Prague
July 2–12, 2027
Vienna, Budapest & Leadership Conference
10 days
Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary
July 5–14, 2027
Scotland, England & Leadership Conference
12 days
Edinburgh, Cheshire region, Birmingham region, London, Prague
July 1–12, 2027
Budapest, Kraków & Leadership Conference
10 days / Add 2 extra days in Berlin
Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic
July 3–12, 2027
Paris & Leadership Conference
9 days / Add 3 extra days in Barcelona
Prague, France
July 7–15, 2027
Brussels, Amsterdam & Leadership Conference
10 days
Belgium, Netherlands, Czech Republic
July 3–12, 2027
London & Leadership Conference
9 days
Czech Republic, England
July 7–15, 2027
Italy & Leadership Conference
11 days
Rome, Naples, Prague
July 2–13, 2027
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what’s included
Everything that’s packed into an EF Global Leadership Summit
Your students’ price covers it all—round-trip flights, transportation, guided tours, and every detail you haven’t even thought of yet. All your students have to do? Show up ready to try new things, explore new places, discover new interests, and make new friends.
The EF tour experience
We’ll book it all for you—transportation, an expert Tour Director and local guides, hotels, select meals, guided tours, and more.
The Summit experience
Everything during the three-day conference is covered—workshops, keynote sessions, meals, and more.
Industry-leading safety measures
EF staff are on the ground in 114 countries, ready to support you 24/7. With 60+ years of experience, we’re prepared for anything.
A whole wide world of support
We’ll help you plan every detail, get your students and families excited, and make sure you feel confident and ready to go.
Frequently asked questions
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Whether you’re ready to start planning an EF Global Leadership Summit for your students or have additional questions, we’re here to help.