Ashoka University student becomes one of the youngest invitees to Global Shapers Annual Summit, World Economic Forum
The Global Shapers Community, an initiative by WEF, is a network of innovators, activists and changemakers under-30.
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11 July, 2024 | 3m read
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Ishan Pratap Singh, a 20-year-old, has become one of the youngest city-heads in the world to be invited to the Global Shapers Annual Summit in Geneva (July 10-12, 2024).
The Global Shapers Community, an initiative by the World Economic Forum, is a network of innovators, activists and changemakers under-30 who work together to advance local solutions to pressing challenges. Ishan is representing the New Delhi hub of the network, one of the oldest such hubs worldwide.
He holds an undergraduate degree in Economics and Finance from Ashoka University, with a concentration in entrepreneurial leadership and strategy (2024 batch). He heads the New Delhi Global Shapers’ efforts for the six impact areas of health and well-being, the planet, civic engagement and policymaking, reskilling, delivering basic needs and inclusivity.
“The summit is an opportunity for the youth to present and discuss exciting innovations and solutions to pressing challenges, including areas such as climate change, economic justice or cyber security. I feel proud to represent my country at this prestigious forum, constructively learning from other young leaders,” stated Ishan.
