Nationwide Global Youth Summit 2025 Empowers Over 40,000 Youth

 The Global Youth Summit (GYS) 2025 has marked a historic milestone, gathering over 40,000 young leaders, innovators, and advocates nationwide through simultaneous events across SM malls. Organized by SM Cares, the corporate social responsibility arm of SM Supermalls, in partnership with the Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Philippines, the summit highlighted the strength of the Filipino youth as a nationwide movement for change.

Global Youth Summit 2025 Empowers Next Generation Leaders

33,600 Youth Changemakers Unite at Global Youth Summit 2025! 

The Summit brought together young leaders from across the Philippines at the SM Mall of Asia Arena and online, igniting a nationwide movement for the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

From powerful talks by Jessica Soho, Jessica Sy, Winwyn Marquez, Teacher Georcelle, and Edward Barber to electrifying performances by Matthew Ifield, NU Dance Company, Over October, and Hori7on, the event celebrated youth power, creativity, and purpose. 

The summit kicks off a 16-city provincial series in SM malls nationwide, inspiring more youth to take action in their own communities through solution pitches, partner activations, and SDG-aligned projects.

Jessica Soho Headlines 2025 Global Youth Summit

Global Youth Summit 2025 is here!

Get ready for the country’s biggest youth gathering happening this August 3 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena! Headlined by the iconic Jessica Soho, with special guest Barbie Forteza, plus changemakers like Jica Sy and Tony Devine — the summit promises a full day of inspiration, empowerment, and OPM vibes with Over October.

Join thousands of fellow youth leaders and changemakers as we talk truth, passion, sustainability, and purpose. Registration is FREE!