Welcome to YOUthDIG!

The Youth Dialogue on Internet Governance (YOUthDIG) is the yearly pre-event to the European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) that aims at empowering young voices in shaping Europe’s digital future. Each year, we fully fund passionate individuals aged 18-30 from across Europe to participate and dive into pressing digital policy debates and emerging issues by receiving hands-on capacity building training to actively contribute to EuroDIG and connect with peers through vibrant intercultural exchanges that foster collaboration and understanding.

Our commitment to youth empowerment goes beyond the event itself – it’s rooted in a culture of ongoing reflection and evidence-based practice. As part of our dedication to research-informed implementation, we conducted an in-depth study on meaningful youth participation, featured in our series A Decade of …. This work explores how young people’s roles in digital governance are evolving and how their contributions can be more effectively supported and integrated.

Curious what YOUthDIG looks like in action? Check out our YOUthDIG Flickr Albums.

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  • Call for applications
  • Programme planning
  • Reporting

26.01.2026 – 16.02.2026

We received 422 applications from candidates representing 56 countries of origin. The YOUthDIG Organising Team, composed of former participants, selected a balanced group of 43 fellows while developing the programme. Selected participants received travel support to attend the YOUthDIG Pre-Event as well as EuroDIG in Brussels.

17.02.2026 – 21.05.2026

Every year the YOUthDIG Organising Team is compiled of former YOUthDIG participants who design the programme for the upcoming edition. This is a chance to reflect and improve the programme from last editions, build further connections with YOUthDIG alumni and the EuroDIG community and to provide an opportunity for young people throughout Europe to participate in the Internet Governance Ecosystem focusing on topics that are important to youth in the field.

Find the 2026 YouthDIG Programme at the wiki.

Meet the YOUthDIG Organising Team 2026

Stephanie Teeuwen

YOUthDIG 2021
The Netherlands

The Youth Messages are an opportunity for the YOUthDIG participants to share their knowledge and expertise about topics that are important to them that are related to Internet Governance. Using a systems approach, these messages are build with the group with the aim to exchange thoughts and ideas and bring forward their priorities and insights.

Have a look at the Youth Messages from YOUthDIG participants.