African Futures is currently accepting applications for its Young Changemakers 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About African Futures - Young Changemakers
The African Futures & Innovation programme (AFI) at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) invites young Africans to participate in the Young Changemakers 2026 initiative as part of the African Futures Conference 2026. This initiative identifies and showcases emerging African leaders, thinkers, innovators and storytellers shaping conversations about the continent’s future. The conference takes place on 13–14 October 2026 in hybrid format: Day 1 in-person at CSIR, Pretoria with a livestream, and Day 2 fully virtual.
Benefits of African Futures - Young Changemakers
- A panel of experts will select the Top 20 Young Changemakers 2026, whose ideas demonstrate creativity, foresight, leadership potential and commitment to shaping Africa’s future. From this group, five finalists will receive the Young Changemakers Award, including travel support to attend the African Futures Conference 2026 in Pretoria.
- The Top 5 will present their ideas, engage directly with policymakers, researchers, practitioners and conference participants, and contribute to conversations on Africa’s future.
African Futures - Young Changemakers Requirements
- Young Africans aged 18–35 from across the continent, including young professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, innovators, activists, creatives and storytellers, community leaders, and students. No previous experience in foresight is required.
Application Date and Process
Submit via the online application form by 26 July 2026 with:
- A title for your submission
- A short abstract (maximum 250 words)
- A short biography and supporting information
Application Deadline
26 July, 2026
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