About the programme
The ITU Gender Champions Programme recognises emerging young women leaders advancing digital transformation and inclusion. The first cohort will include up to four selected leaders, who will join the AI for Good Global Summit 2027 in Geneva, build leadership skills, gain capacity-building, and grow professional networks. Subject to available funds, they may also receive support for a community-level project on women's and girls' digital inclusion.
Duration: Summit dates 21-25 June 2027
Eligibility
- Young woman aged 18 to 25 years
- Using technology to create positive change in her community, country or region
- Eligibility and selection criteria as set out in the Programme Terms and Conditions
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What they look for
- Leading or advancing digital transformation, digital inclusion or related digital work
What you receive
- Participation in AI for Good Global Summit 2027 in Geneva
- Leadership skills strengthening and capacity-building
- Professional network expansion and global connections
- Possible support to implement or strengthen a community-level project, subject to available funds
How to apply
- Applications open 21 September 2026 and close 15 November 2026
- Review and selection 16 November 2026 to 7 March 2027
- Cohort announced 8 March 2027
- Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted
- Participation in AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, 21-25 June 2027
Applications are submitted on International Telecommunication Union (ITU), with support from Australia and Women's WorldWide Web (W4)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
- Official source
- International Telecommunication Union (ITU), with support from Australia and Women's WorldWide Web (W4) · Application
- Last checked
- 9 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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