Ashoka University student becomes one of the youngest invitees to Global Shapers Annual Summit, World Economic Forum

New Delhi : Ishan Pratap Singh, a 20-year-old, has become one of the youngest city-heads in the world to be invited to the Global Shapers Annual Summit in Geneva (July 10-12, 2024).

Ishan is part of the Global Shapers Community, an initiative by the World Economic Forum. It is a network of innovators, activists and changemakers under-30 who work together to advance local solutions to pressing challenges. He is representing the New Delhi hub of the network, one of the oldest such hubs worldwide.

He holds an undergraduate degree in Economics and Finance from Ashoka University, with a concentration in entrepreneurial leadership and strategy. He heads the New Delhi Global Shapers’ efforts for the six impact areas of health and well-being, the planet, civic engagement and policy making, reskilling, delivering basic needs and inclusivity. He has previously interned at the Election Commission of India and on Green Energy at Ernst&Young LLP.

“The summit is an opportunity for the youth to present and discuss exciting innovations and solutions to pressing challenges, including areas such as climate change, economic justice or cyber security. I feel proud to represent my country at this prestigious forum, constructively learning from other young leaders,” stated Ishan, UG24 student, Ashoka University.

“At Ashoka, we firmly believe that quality education imparted with relevant skill-sets, such as critical thinking and problem-solving, can help foster characteristics of leadership in a student. More importantly, we lay strong emphasis on developing conscientious citizen who can meaningfully contribute to help address both national and global challenges. Ishan’s achievements and efforts towards social development represent the best of Ashoka community, and we are proud of his achievements,” said Somak Raychaudhury, Vice Chancellor, Ashoka.