The WAGGGS youth pre-event at the 18th WAGGGS European Guide Conference

"Youth Leading Europe" Event

About the event

Youth Leading Europe is an optional event open to participants under 30 years old attending the WAGGGS Europe Regional Conference 2025. The event aims to support all youth participants regardless of experience to feel actively involved and able to meaningfully participate in the 18 European Guide Conference 2025.

Delegates may be joined by accompanying persons. Please ensure that all accompanying individuals are registered accordingly, and note that they will not have access to Conference sessions or decision-making spaces.
 
Participants will be invited to:
  • An online meeting on June 28th
  • An in-person event on July 20th for attendees who will be in Vienna
  • A dedicated campfire group for the European Guide Conference youth attendees

Dates

Saturday 28 June / 11:00 – 13:00 CEST: Online event for participants joining the EGC online on Sunday.

Sunday 20 July / 15:00 – 18:00 CEST: In-person event for participants attending the EGC in Vienna.

Why this event is important

Through Youth Leading Europe, participants will learn about:

  • essential and practical terminology &
  • procedures used in WAGGGS Governance
  • prepare to participate in program parts of the EGC
  • engaging meaningfully in decision-making
  • meet fellow attendees and build connections
  • plan their leadership journey as conference attendees.

Additional details on programme, timings and more will be shared shortly.

Who can register to participate

We are inviting attendees who fit the following profile to join our youth event:

Age

Aged under 30 on July 20th, 2025

Participation type

Will be attending WAGGGS EGC 2025 either in-person or online

Experience

Have never attended a WAGGGS conference or who have limited experience of WAGGGS conferences

Capacity Building

Wish to build on their knowledge of WAGGGS governance, procedure and conference etiquette

Networking

Interested in creating networks and connecting with other attendees prior to the conference

Registration

Registration is now closed. For more information, please contact Europe.Reco@wagggs.org

Campfire Group

If you are a youth participant in the event, please join our campfire group for updates and collaboration before and during the event.