Young Global Leaders

The second Annual Summit of the Forum of Young Global Leaders closed in Vancouver, Canada, on Sunday with a commitment to action in its different task forces. Nearly 200 participants, rising stars from business and politics, leading academics, artists, activists and journalists all under the age of 40 representing 49 countries took part in the four-day Summit, held for the first time outside of Switzerland.

“In our second Summit, we have moved from talking about getting things done to getting things done”, said Amy Butte, former Chief Financial Officer of the New York Stock Exchange, during the closing plenary session dedicated to Great Ideas for the Future. “I was struck by the sense of community that has emerged”, said Nicole Schwab, Director of the Forum of Young Global Leaders. “I am impressed by the progress of the task forces and the strong desire to take action. This community can make a difference through its action orientation and its thought leadership”.

Maybe these are some folks economic developers should get to know!