Updates

08 March 2019
Add your voice for urgent action to protect and restore nature🌏
Climate change was named the number one threat to the global economy again in the World Economic Forum's Global Risk Report. It's clear that we need a new deal for people and planet.

18 February 2019
Help build the movement with us!
Today, we are 10,000 Shapers and we want to scale our community to 500 cities! To do that, we need your help! Read some quick guidelines below for opening a new hub and propose a city – it’s that simple. Please note that the Global Shapers HQ has the sole responsibility and authority to open a ne...

19 December 2018
Six Shapers to Co-Chair the Annual Meeting 2019 in Davos
The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2019 will be held from 22-25 January in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. Over 3,000 global leaders will come together under the theme Globalization 4.0: Shaping a Global Architecture in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Read the full press release.

11 December 2018
Shapers Alumni Day 🎉
On 28 September 2018, Shapers celebrated the very first #ShapersAlumniDay! The day recognises ongoing and incredible work of Alumni around the world.

19 November 2018
SHAPE Europe 2018
Shapers gathered in Belfast, Northern Ireland, for the first time for #ShapeEurope2018.
19 November 2018
SHAPE North America 2018
Over 200 Shapers from 30 countries, 22 U.S. states, and 63 international cities came together for #ShapeNA18.

15 November 2018
Global Mental Health Campaign 2018
Mental health remains a taboo in many societies. Today, the World Health Organization estimates that 25% of people worldwide will experience a mental disorder at least once in their lifetime.

15 November 2018
SHAPE APAC 2018
Bangkok Hub, Thailand, hosted 145 Shapers from 30 countries for SHAPE APAC (Asia Pacific) from 18-22 October 2018.

08 October 2018
Change is coming – 400 Shapers gathered in Geneva
Under the theme, Building A Movement, 400 Shapers from cities around the world participated in the Global Shapers Annual Summit in Geneva, Switzerland from 31 August – 3 September 2018.

10 July 2018
Key achievements for 2017-2018
Every year, elections are organised by hubs to fill the roles of Curator and Vice Curator for the upcoming year.