Riyadh: From across the globe to Riyadh, paths of creativity converge on one platform celebrating young people who have turned ideas into impact, launching initiatives that shape the future of technology, sustainability, culture, and society.

According to Saudi Press Agency, this vision underscores the ‘Misk 20 Under 30 initiative’ launched by the Misk Global Forum, which serves as an incubator for young talent, a bridge connecting their stories to the world, and a stage placing their innovations at the forefront of a more sustainable and innovative future.

Through the initiative, Misk highlights young individuals who have developed solutions and launched influential projects across multiple fields. It offers a global platform to showcase their experiences, enabling them to present their work, exchange knowledge, and build a media presence that expands their reach. The initiative also empowers participants to form a global network that connects them with mentors, institutions, and international partners, supporting collaboration, project development, and the transformation of ideas into sustainable impact.

The initiative targets youth aged 14 to 29 from around the world who have demonstrated tangible impact, possess a forward-looking vision, and have experience in entrepreneurship, technology, media, or community work, along with strong leadership qualities that drive them to create change and broaden their influence year after year.

Covering six key areas Technology and Innovation; Sustainability Leadership; Culture, Arts and Creativity; Health, Sports and Wellbeing; Social Impact; and Global Citizenship the initiative reflects the foundational pillars of future-ready societies and aligns with Misk’s mission to empower young people to lead projects that generate meaningful impact both locally and globally.