10 Break-Out Sessions
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Global Leadership Challenge
A global initiative of the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium, supported by our partners. Each year, the GLC brings together 100 young leaders from around the world to co-create impact projects on real-world challenges defined by our partners — empowering the next generation of responsible leaders.
100
Young Leaders
20
Senior Advisors
3
Partner Challenges
Join a diverse group of leaders in a five-day leadership challenge, delivered fully online
Co-create action projects on real-world challenges defined by our partners
Align your personal values and professional aspirations to fulfil leadership potential
We Empower the Next Generation of Responsible Leaders
A global initiative of the University of Oxford — the Social Sciences Division and the Oxford Character Project — and the St. Gallen Symposium, supported by our partners. Together we help emerging leaders grow in the wisdom and character required for responsible leadership that makes a difference in the world: leadership that doesn’t simply pursue personal ambition but advances the common good. Each year, participants work on real-world challenges defined by our partners, addressing them through the lens of responsible leadership and sustainability.
A New Framework for Responsible Leadership
Building on research at the Universities of Oxford and St. Gallen, the GLC uses a new framework for responsible leadership that combines three essential components — Vision, Values and Action — anchored in character.
Programme
During GLC week, participants will engage with leading academics, industry experts, and practitioners in a series of dialogues, masterclasses, and workshops. Using character education and design thinking, participants collaborate in small groups to develop impact projects addressing the partner challenges. The team with the most outstanding project attends the upcoming St. Gallen Symposium as Leaders of Tomorrow — all expenses covered. All active participants receive a Certificate of Achievement from the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium.
Looking back at the Global Leadership Challenge 2025
Between 11–15 December 2025, the Global Leadership Challenge convened 100 young leaders and around 20 Senior Advisors from over 80 countries in a fully virtual five-day challenge. Participants developed action projects on the partner challenges defined by Swiss Re, the Schwarz Group and the St. Gallen Symposium.
Virtual Sessions
The GLC 2025 hosted over 15 virtual sessions with Senior Advisors from various fields of expertise
Exclusive Opportunities for GLC Members
Earn a
Certificate of Achievement
All active participants will receive an official Certificate of Achievement from the University of Oxford and the St. Gallen Symposium.
Attend the
56th St. Gallen Symposium
The winning team will be offered to join the 55th St. Gallen Symposium on 6–7 May 2026 as Leaders of Tomorrow and engage in cross-generational dialogue with senior leaders. Their travel and accommodation expenses will be fully covered. After the conference, they will join a global network of emerging thinkers and changemakers.
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