2025 Y7 Final Report
Delegation Information
May 6-9, 2025
David Burge (Head Delegate), Tam Pham (EDI Coordinator), Jaclyn Hiebert (Communications Coordinator), and Kebrija Leeks-Kottick (Engagement Coordinator) attended the Youth 7 (Y7) Summit on behalf of Young Diplomats of Canada.
Key Insights and Lessons Learned
Given that youth are both the future and the present, forward-thinking approaches are essential when shaping Y7 recommendations.
With the summit condensed into a single week, the experience tends to be both high-pressure and deeply rewarding. Completing substantial track work in advance allows for more time during the summit to refine and finalize recommendations.
While digital media offers broad reach, engaging with traditional media remains an important strategy for promoting Y7 initiatives.
Schedule flexibility is often key when collaborating with international delegates across multiple time zones.
Strong interpersonal dynamics often play a key role in negotiations, with positive delegate relationships enhancing the ability to advance core recommendations.