2026 Future New Power Youth Leadership Summit 未来新生代青年领袖峰会

About the Summit

​What kind of leadership does the next generation need in the age of artificial intelligence?

​The 2026 Future New Power Youth Leadership Summit brings together young people, educators, families, innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders across disciplines to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping leadership, education, society, and the future of civilization.

​As technological breakthroughs continue to advance faster than social systems and governance, this year’s summit asks a fundamental question:

​Will humanity guide the direction of intelligent technology — or gradually allow technology to define our future for us?

​The essence of leadership in the AI era is not simply whether we know how to use AI, but who determines its direction, boundaries, and responsibilities.

​Young people must have meaningful opportunities to participate and a real voice in shaping the future. Education must also evolve from a focus on knowledge acquisition toward independent judgment, lifelong learning, creativity, and the ability to navigate rapid technological change.

​This year’s summit moves from discussing AI to articulating the values of a new generation; from predicting the future to helping define it; and from a single summit to co-creating a youth-led initiative that can continue to evolve over time.

​At the center of the 2026 program is the launch of the: Declaration on Youth Leadership and Civilization in the AI Era

​Summit Themes

​Theme 1 | Global AI Governance × Civilization in the Age of AI

​Who Will Define Our Shared Future?

​Expanding the conversation beyond global competition in AI technology to explore rules, ethics, governance, civilization, responsibility, and meaningful youth participation.

​Theme 2 | How Will “AI+” Reshape Our Lives?

​Share Your Innovation DNA

​AI is transforming the way we work, learn, organize, communicate, create, and live.

​This dialogue will explore AI’s growing integration into:

• ​Education
• ​Finance
• ​Healthcare
• ​Biotechnology
• ​Entrepreneurship
• ​Culture and media
• ​Family life
• ​Community and social connection

​The larger question is:

​What kind of way of life will AI create for humanity?

​Theme 3 | Declaration on Youth Leadership and Civilization in the AI Era

​Selected youth representatives will present and interpret the Declaration’s twelve principles during the summit.

​The Declaration on Youth Leadership and Civilization in the AI Era is a signature initiative of this year’s summit and is designed to give the next generation a meaningful voice in conversations about leadership, technology, responsibility, and the future of society.

​Young people ages 8–30 may be selected to participate on stage as youth representatives in the Declaration ceremony.

​Please note that the 8–30 age range applies specifically to the selection of youth representatives participating on stage, not to general event attendance.

​Program Highlights

• ​Opening remarks by the Summit Chair
• ​Remarks by sponsors and distinguished guests
• ​Keynote address
• ​Cross-generational and interdisciplinary dialogue
• ​Discussions on AI governance and civilization
• ​Conversations on AI, education, innovation, and society
• ​Presentation of the Declaration on Youth Leadership and Civilization in the AI Era
• ​Youth representative participation
• ​Community exchange and networking

​Keynote speakers and the full agenda will be announced soon.

​Who Should Attend?

​General summit attendance is intended for participants ages 8 and above.

​We warmly welcome:

• ​High school students and young adults
• ​College and university students
• ​Emerging young leaders
• ​Parents and families
• ​Educators and academic communities
• ​Entrepreneurs and innovators
• ​Professionals working in AI and emerging technology
• ​Leaders from business, education, culture, and nonprofit communities
• ​Anyone interested in leadership, education, technology, and the future of society in the AI era​

​About Future New Power

​Future New Power is an incubator dedicated to identifying and nurturing second- and third-generation leaders in China and the United States.

​Mission: Empowering the best, empowering future leaders.
Vision: To guide the next generation of leaders.
Values: Mindful intention, principled action, and positive energy.

​Founded by Dr. Hong Li, Future New Power continues the work of the China-US Leadership Development Foundation and the China-US Youth Leadership Summit, now renamed the Future New Power Youth Leadership Summit.

​Since 2018, the summit has connected young people with leaders from diverse industries and disciplines, building a long-term platform for leadership development, cross-generational dialogue, and future-focused education.