One World Summit Japan 2027

The One World Summit Japan 2027 is an international leadership conference scheduled for 12–15 March 2027 in Tokyo, Japan. Organised by EduTourism for Unity, the event aims to bring together emerging leaders, professionals, students, volunteers and individuals committed to positive social change.

The four-day summit focuses on leadership development, global cooperation, governance, diplomacy and international understanding. Participants will have opportunities to engage in workshops, discussions, cultural exchange and networking with individuals from different countries and professional backgrounds.

The programme encourages participants to exchange ideas, discuss global challenges and explore collaborative approaches to community development and international issues.

A central feature of the summit is its emphasis on youth empowerment and public speaking. The organiser advertises opportunities for international speaking engagements and participation in leadership-related activities.

To support international participation, EduTourism for Unity offers several registration categories, including competitive fully funded scholarships, partially funded scholarships, financial assistance and paid attendance options.

The funded scholarship application is assessed through a selection process. Applicants must submit the required information and pay a non-refundable application fee.

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Age: Be between 16 and 50 years old.
• Nationality: Applicants from countries worldwide are eligible.
• Background: Students, professionals, social workers, youth advocates, healthcare practitioners, policymakers, trainers, human rights lawyers, peace ambassadors, volunteers, social activists and aspiring leaders are welcome.
• Academic qualifications: No specific university degree or minimum academic qualification is stated.
• Field of study: Applicants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds are welcome.
• Application requirements: Submit accurate personal information and complete the required application questions.
• Application fee: Pay the mandatory, non-refundable fee to submit the funded scholarship application.

The organiser advertises the following benefits under the Fully Funded Scholarship category:

• Airfare support: Financial assistance for travel to Japan.
• Accommodation: Residency arrangements during the summit.
• Meals: Meals provided according to the official programme agenda.
• Conference participation: Access to the summit's scheduled activities.
• Leadership training: Participation in workshops, discussions and leadership development activities.
• Networking: Opportunities to connect with international participants and professionals.
• Certificate: Official participation certificate.
• Visa documentation: Invitation letter and supporting documents for a Japanese visa application.
• Cultural activities: Access to cultural showcases and celebrations.
• Event merchandise: Summit-related materials and merchandise.
• Speaking opportunities: Potential participation as an international speaker.
• Further opportunities: The organiser advertises possible fellowship, work and international presentation opportunities, subject to arrangements not fully specified on its website.

The official funded scholarship application requests:

• Full name: As shown on the applicant's passport.
• Personal details: Date of birth, gender, nationality and country of residence.
• Contact information: Email address and telephone number.
• Departure city: Intended city of departure.
• Current profession: Information about the applicant's occupation.
• Profile photograph: JPG, JPEG, PNG or PDF format, maximum 1 MB.
• Background statement: A summary of educational and professional background, maximum 250 words.
• Motivation statement: An explanation of the applicant's motivation for attending, maximum 250 words.
• Visa information: Whether the applicant needs a visa for Japan.
• Declaration: Agreement to the application terms and confirmation that submitted information is accurate.

The organiser states that applications are evaluated by an independent selection panel. Officially established aspects of the application include:

• Complete submission of the required application form.
• Accurate personal and background information.
• Submission of the required background and motivation responses.
• Compliance with the application terms and conditions.
• Assessment by the designated selection panel.

• International exposure: Participate in a leadership-focused conference in Tokyo with people from different countries.
• Leadership development: Explore governance, diplomacy and global challenges through structured activities.
• Professional networking: Connect with individuals involved in social initiatives, policy discussions and community development.
• Communication skills: Gain exposure to public speaking and collaborative discussions.
• Cross-cultural learning: Exchange perspectives with participants from diverse backgrounds.
• Future collaboration: Build relationships that may support future professional or community projects.