February 15th - June 15th, 2014 / Location to be announced
The World Summit Youth Award (WSYA) is a unique global contest which brings together young developers and digital entrepreneurs - under 30 years of age - who use internet and mobile technology to put the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) into action and make a difference.
The WSYA selects and promotes best practice in e-Content. It demonstrates young people's potential to create outstanding digital contents and serves as a platform for people from all UN member states to work together in the efforts to reach the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
How to participate?
Young creators of digital content are able to register their products themselves via an online platform. An international young expert jury will then judge the projects/products and select 3 winners and 2 runners-up in each of the six WSYA categories.
What can you win?
WSYA winners have the unique opportunity to be part of an international high-energy networking event.
In 2013, the winners' event took place in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from the 24th-26th of October. Hosted by the Sri Lankan Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) and in partnership with theWorld Summit Award (WSA), this 3-days event featured keynote speeches, workshops and engaging panel discussions.
At the winners' event all WSYA winners have the opportunity to present their projects on a world stage, exchange ideas with their peers and network with renowned experts in the field of ICT for development.Winning the WSYA allows young social entrepreneurs to become part of an international network of young dynamic people, leaders of the ICT industry, academics, govermental organisations and members of the civil society.
Application deadline 15 June 2014
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