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Global Shapers
Austin Hub

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A network of young changemakers, aged under 30, advancing local solutions to global challenges.

Global Shapers Community

The World Economic Forum

The Global Shapers Community is a youth initiative of the World Economic Forum, with active hubs in 450 cities around the globe. We believe in a world where young people are central to solution building, policy-making and lasting change.

Shapers are highly motivated individuals who have great potential for future leadership roles in society, selected on the basis of their achievements, leadership potential, and commitment to making a difference.

450+
Cities Worldwide
10K+
Young Leaders
20–30
Age Range
Austin Shapers group in front of the UT Tower
Austin
Texas, United States
Global Shapers gathered for a group photo at a community event

A World Where Young People Lead

We believe young people should help shape the systems they inherit. The Austin Hub creates a place to turn conviction into practical, locally grounded work.

  • Dialogue. Listen across sectors, backgrounds, and points of view.

  • Action. Move from ideas to accountable, member-led projects.

  • Change. Build work that can be measured, shared, and sustained.

Meet the Austin Hub

Engineers, attorneys, analysts, founders, and students from across Austin. Different expertise, one hub, and a shared commitment to lasting public impact.

Meet the Members
Austin Hub members together at a March 2026 gathering

Shapers in Action

Austin Shapers in action
Austin Hub members together on a rooftop in May 2026
Austin Shapers leading a classroom design-thinking activity
Austin Hub members at an April 2026 meeting
Austin Shapers in action
Austin Shapers in action
Austin Hub volunteers at the Central Texas Food Bank truck
Austin Shapers in action
Austin Hub members together in a library in May 2026
Austin Shapers in action
Austin Shapers in action
Austin Hub members at an April 2026 meeting
Global Shapers presenting ideas at a community workshop
Austin Shapers in action
Austin Hub volunteers at the Central Texas Food Bank in September 2026
Austin Shapers in action
Austin Hub members at an April 2026 small-group meeting
Austin Shapers in action
Austin Shapers in action
Global Shapers gathered outdoors at GSAS 2025
Austin Shapers in action
Austin Shapers in action
Austin Shapers in action
Austin Shapers in action
Austin Shapers in action
Shapers gathered in an Austin park with a New Mexico flag
Global Shapers gathered outdoors at GSAS 2026
Austin Shapers in action
Austin Shapers in action
Austin Shapers in action