Global call for logo designs for WIC Global Youth Leadership Program

The Global Youth Leadership Program (GYLP), launched in 2023, is a signature event of the World Internet Conference (WIC) international organization. This initiative selects outstanding young people in the global internet field annually, closely follows the frontier trends in internet technology, industry and governance, and carries out forum, training and research activities, aiming to build an international exchange and cooperation platform for young people. The GYLP has attracted applications of outstanding youth from nearly 120 countries and regions.

We are now launching a global call for logo design proposals for the GYLP. We seek innovative visual solutions that embody the purpose and vision of the younger generation actively promoting digital development and governance, building an inclusive and equitable digital society, and joining hands with global youth to foster a community with a shared future in cyberspace.

I. Who Can Participate?

This call is open to everyone worldwide. We strongly encourage young creators to share their visions.

II. Design Concept 

Design proposals must align with the concept and positioning of the World Internet Conference Global Youth Leadership Program, emphasizing the following elements:

1. Youth and Digital Future: Reflect the vitality, innovative spirit, and future leadership of youth in driving digital development, incorporating elements of technological innovation and digital civilization.

2. Global Vision: Embody the principles advocated in the World Internet Conference Global Youth Leadership Initiative, aiming to unite the strength of global youth to jointly build a more inclusive, prosperous, peaceful, secure, equitable, and open cyberspace.

III. Design Requirements

1. The logo must be original, internationally appealing, and highly recognizable. Submissions may be created using methods such as AI-assisted design or hand-drawing, and must be free of copyright disputes.

2. The design should be concise, modern, impactful, and possess a distinctive visual identity.

3. The work should be adaptable to various application scenarios, such as official websites, social media, event posters, conference materials, souvenirs, and cultural and creative products.

4. The logo must include the program's English abbreviation "WIC GYLP" or the full name "World Internet Conference Global Youth Leadership Program".

IV. How to Participate

Please send the following materials to youth@wicinternet.org and wicgylp@huanqiu.com by 17:00 (UTC+8), July 31, 2026. If files are too large, you may upload them to a cloud drive and send the download link via email.

1. Logo design files: presentation image in JPG or PNG format, and vector source files (AI / EPS / SVG).

2. Concept description: 100–150 words.

3. Resume of the designer or design team.

4. (Optional) Application demonstration (e.g., poster mockups, souvenir renderings).

V. Benefits for Selected Designer(s)

1. The selected design will be officially launched and widely promoted across the WIC’s official channels. It will also be used in the official communication of the WIC Global Youth Leadership Program, the Wuzhen Summit Youth and Digital Future Forum and related youth activities, promotional publications, and cultural and creative souvenirs.

2. The selected designer or the design team will receive specially commissioned commemorative gifts.

3. The selected designer or team representative will be invited to attend the Youth and Digital Future Forum at the 2026 WIC Wuzhen Summit for face-to-face exchanges with global youth leaders.

VI. Intellectual Property Statement

1. The submitted design proposals must be original. Designers should retain the source files and necessary documentation of the creation process. If a design is found to infringe upon the legitimate rights and interests of a third party, the WIC reserves the right to revoke its selection, withdraw specially commissioned commemorative gifts, and cancel forum attendance eligibility. The designer shall bear all resulting liability and losses.

2. For selected designs – Upon announcement of the results, full copyright and all related intellectual property rights of the selected work shall be transferred to the WIC. The WIC reserves the right to make reasonable modifications for application purposes, provided the core creative concept remains intact. 

3. For non-selected designs – All intellectual property rights remain with the original designer. The WIC is not responsible for storing or returning non-selected works, and will not use, modify, or disclose them. Such works will be archived solely for this activity.

4. The WIC may, as appropriate, credit the designer when using the logo in related activities.

5. The selected design may be used in the designer's personal portfolios, resumes, and other non-commercial publicity. When used, it must be accompanied by the statement: "Logo created for the World Internet Conference Global Youth Leadership Program. Copyright owned by the World Internet Conference International Organization."