The following information is provided by Trade Office of Swiss Industries.

We are reaching out to inform you and your students that The Global Essay Competition of the 55th St. Gallen Symposium is now open! It's your chance to present bold ideas to world leaders in business, politics, and academia and join 200 exceptional young talents in Switzerland. The competition offers a unique platform for young leaders to contribute to the global conversation and gain valuable networking opportunities. This annual competition invites university students from around the world to submit essays on a chosen theme.

For the 55th St. Gallen Symposium, the theme is “Disruption in Tech + Politics + Demography: What happens when they collide?”, and we would be thrilled to see the talented students from your university participate. The top 100 essay writers win an all-expenses-covered trip to Switzerland, and the top 3 winners will share a grand prize of 25,000 USD. The 100 winners are invited to attend the St. Gallen Symposium at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland, where they will engage in discussions with thought leaders and influential figures from business, politics, and academia.

Key Details:

• When: The St. Gallen Symposium will take place 6-7 May 2026
• Submission Deadline: 1 February 2026
• Eligibility: Open to all graduate and postgraduate students under 30
• Prizes: The best 100 essays will be awarded the opportunity to attend the St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland, with travel and accommodation provided, and the top 3 winners will share a grand prize of 25,000 USD

Learn more and apply: https://www.symposium.org/competition