UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2025 | Fully Funded in Paris

Are you a passionate young professional who is interested in historical conservation? Do you want to meet others with similar interests while exploring one of the world's most culturally rich cities? If so, the UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2025 in Paris is an occasion not to be missed!

About the Forum

The biennial UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum aims to develop young leaders in heritage conservation. This year's forum will be held in Paris, France, from July 1 to 8, 2025, as part of the World Heritage Committee's 47th session. The forum, themed "World Heritage in an Interconnected World: Leveraging Digital Technologies and Innovative Approaches," will look into the role of digital tools in heritage conservation and management.

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Program Details

Why Should You Apply?

This prominent and fully funded forum provides a unique platform for:

• Engage with Experts: Learn from global heritage experts and UNESCO representatives.
• Gain hands-on experience by attending interactive seminars, site visits, and debates about historic preservation.
• Collaborate with International Peers: Connect with like-minded young professionals from all across the world.
• Make a Long-Term Impact: Help create a declaration that will be presented at the World Heritage Committee's 47th session.

What’s covered?

The fully financed opportunity includes the following:

• Round-trip economy class airfare to Paris, France.
• Accommodation for the entire forum.
• Meals and local transportation in Paris.
• Visa help (if needed).
• Gain access to all forum activities, workshops, and site visits.

Who Can Apply?

To qualify for the forum, applicants must:

• Be between 23 and 32 years old.
• Have experience or academic background in heritage conservation, architecture, archaeology, digital technology, or similar subjects
• Fluency in English is required as the forum's working language
• Commit to implementing forum learnings in their home country.
• Attend the entire forum (July 1–8, 2025).

Application Deadline

The last date of application submission is 22^nd April, 2025. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance!  Apply Now. For latest updates visit News and Scholarships.