Blue Ocean Youth Forum Bali 2027

Four days on the blue economy, ocean conservation and coastal communities in Bali — workshops, a coastal field session, networking and a certificate of participation.

📅 24–27 June 2027📍 Bali, Indonesia🎓 Certificate of participation
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About the forum

The Blue Ocean Youth Forum brings young leaders, students, scientists and entrepreneurs to Bali for four days on protecting the ocean while growing fair, sustainable coastal economies.

Set on Bali's Indian Ocean coast, the island is a living classroom for coral reefs, coastal communities and sustainable marine tourism, a natural home for this forum.

Hosted under the Summits Connect network, the forum combines keynotes, workshops, small-group sessions and structured networking.

Bright conference room with long tables and large windows overlooking the ocean

Themes

Blue economy & finance

Sustainable fisheries, shipping, tourism and investment in ocean industries.

Ocean conservation

Marine protected areas, plastics and biodiversity.

Coastal resilience

Sea-level rise, adaptation and support for coastal communities.

Ocean innovation

Start-ups, data and technology for a healthy ocean.

Programme highlights

  • Day 1
    Thu 24 Jun
    Opening & keynotes
    Welcome and keynotes on the state of the ocean.
  • Day 2
    Fri 25 Jun
    Blue economy workshops
    Interactive sessions on finance, policy and ocean entrepreneurship.
  • Day 3
    Sat 26 Jun
    Coastal field session
    A guided coastal visit and a team challenge on a real conservation problem.
  • Day 4
    Sun 27 Jun
    Youth declaration & closing
    Drafting a youth ocean declaration, networking and certificates.
Young participants on a tropical Bali beach examining water samples and collected marine plastic

Dates & venue

The forum takes place in Bali, Indonesia. Exact venue details and the full timetable are sent to confirmed participants.

Dates24–27 June 2027
LocationBali, Indonesia
Application deadline6 May 2027
FormatIn person, four days
LanguageEnglish

Who should apply

Open to students, young scientists, entrepreneurs and youth leaders interested in the ocean, climate, fisheries, coastal communities or sustainable business, from any country.

Places & pricing

Choose the place that fits your situation, fill in one short application form and pay securely by debit or credit card.

Fully funded

€18

Covers application processing. Flights, accommodation, meals and programme costs are funded for selected participants.

Apply – €18

Partially funded

€40

Programme and accommodation covered; participants arrange their own travel.

Apply – €40

Self-funded

€120

Guaranteed review priority and full programme access; participants cover their own travel and stay.

Apply – €120
Optional visa invitation letter, €10. Only needed if you require an official invitation letter for a visa application. Just answer “Yes” to the visa question in the application form and the €10 is added to your total.

FAQ

What does the application fee cover?

Fully funded, partially funded and self-funded places each include different combinations of programme access, accommodation and travel support. See the pricing cards above. The optional €10 visa invitation letter is added in the form only if you need it.

How do I pay?

At the end of the application you pay by debit or credit card. No PayPal account is needed and we never see your card number.

When will I hear back?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until 6 May 2027. You should hear from us within about 5 working days after submitting your application and payment.

Is this affiliated with a university or government?

The forum is organised under the Summits Connect Hub network. It is an independent youth and professional conference programme, not a government or university admissions process.

Ready to join us in Bali?

The application takes about 5 minutes.

Start your application