The Commonwealth Youth and Students Summit (CYSS) is a major gathering designed to address the challenges faced by youth and students across the Commonwealth. The summit promotes youth inclusion in decision-making, policy development, leadership growth, and capacity building.
This post provides simplified details on the summit’s purpose, location, date, participating organisations, and how to register.
What Is the Commonwealth Youth and Students Summit (CYSS)?
The CYSS is a regional summit created to:
- Address issues affecting young people and students in Commonwealth countries
- Encourage youth participation in governance and policy implementation
- Provide leadership training and capacity development
- Connect young people with global leaders, innovators, policymakers, and institutions
Organisers of CYSS
The summit is jointly organised by:
- Commonwealth Students Association (CSA)
- Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC)
- Pan African Youth Union (PAYU)
The event is hosted under the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, which also sponsors the summit.
The goal is to strengthen leadership development and empower youth and student leaders across the 21 Commonwealth African countries.
Who Should Attend? (Participation Guide)
The summit is open to:
- Student leaders
- Youth council executives
- Officials of national youth ministries
- Representatives from youth-focused organisations
- Leaders in higher education
- Youth sector stakeholders
International Organisations Expected
The summit will feature participation from:
- Global Students Forum (GSF)
- European Students Union (ESU)
- All Africa Students Union (AASU)
- Organizing Bureau of European School Students Union (OBESSU)
- Pan African Youth Union (PAYU)
- UNESCO
- Commonwealth of Learning
- Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
- Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
These organisations bring expertise in education, digital transformation, youth development, and global policy.
Summit Location & Date
- Location: Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
- Start Date: 8th May 2023
- End Date: 12th May 2023
- Days: Monday – Friday
How to Register for CYSS 2026
Interested participants can register through the official registration page:
👉 Click here to register
Contact Information
For enquiries, call any of the official lines below:
- +234 806 845 3188
- +234 803 591 9512
- +234 909 563 5227
Conclusion
The Commonwealth Youth and Students Summit (CYSS) is a major platform for young leaders to gain visibility, influence policy, and connect with high-level organisations across the education and youth sectors. If you are a youth leader, student representative, or part of the Commonwealth education ecosystem, this summit is an important opportunity to grow, learn, and network.
