{"alias":"newsItem","byline":"","standfirst":"We\u2019re delighted that UK Scouts has won the bid to host the next World Scout Conference in 2027 in London. The news was announced today at this year\u2019s World Scout Conference in Cairo, Egypt. ","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/hjebagzg/wsc27-bid-group.jpg","width":2900,"height":1933,"altText":"Five volunteers in UK Scout uniforms and neckers presenting their bid for hosting the World Scout Conference in 2027 on a stage.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThe World Scout Conference in London 2027 will bring together delegates from 176 Member Organisations and global partners. Together, we\u2019ll shape the future of the world\u2019s largest youth Movement, supporting 57 million young people to learn skills for life. It\u2019s a moment to found the future together, the theme of our winning bid.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E120 years on from the first Scouts camping on Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset, the conference will be a moment to reflect, reboot and renew to help young people around the world make their voices heard. It\u2019ll be a chance to build common bonds across nations and communities, creating a platform for positive change.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u2019s about opening a window into our shared past, making a promise to a new generation and leaving a legacy of hope.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EUK Chief Scout, Bear Grylls said: \u0027Scouting shines brightest when we work together. As someone who lives and works in London for much of my time, I know the city has the energy, vibrancy and, most importantly, the infrastructure to support an event of such global significance.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0027At the heart of the conference will be opportunities for sharing and listening to each other. Each of us has something special to offer and unique perspectives. Together we will use these to found the future of our great movement.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0027Scouts was founded in a spirit of innovation, determination and change. To create a better, brighter future for young people. Full of possibility, opportunity, friendship and adventure, where young people\u2019s voices could be heard. London 2027 will be a moment to rekindle that original spirit. To reconnect with bright optimism in which the movement was founded. It will be a moment to make a promise to a new generation.\u0027\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EDiversity and sustainability\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELondon was chosen as host city for its diversity, with 42% of its residents from diverse backgrounds, as well as its world class venues, excellent infrastructure and international transport links.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe five-day conference is planned to be held in November 2027. We\u0027re currently considering two well-established London conference venues to host the event. Delegates will also get to visit Gilwell Park, the home of Scouts, as well as Brownsea Island.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWe\u2019ll provide more information on how young people and volunteers from the UK can support nearer the time.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ERoyal support\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOur Joint President, HRH The Duke of Kent was one of the London bid\u2019s strongest supporters.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0027Bringing the World Scout Conference to the UK in 2027 will mark an important milestone in Scouting\u2019s history,\u0027 he said.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0027One hundred and twenty years on from the birth of the movement, it will be a vital opportunity for us as a worldwide family of Scouts to reflect, refocus and renew for the years ahead.\u0027\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt\u0027ll be a moment for us to dream big and make sure young people can gain the skills to succeed. By holding the conference in the UK, the founding nation of Scouting, and in the great city of London, we can be inspired by its energy and diversity. Together, we can foster a spirit of unity and friendship to make a promise to the next generation.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EAn opportunity to share and learn\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe news is welcomed by Carl Hankinson, UK Chief Volunteer, who supported the bid: \u0027UK Scouts has pioneered so much in recent years, from the launch of Squirrels for 4-6 year olds, to becoming \u2018digital first\u2019 to power our programme and the transformation of our volunteer experience. We\u2019re keen to both share this with the global Scout community, and learn from others.\u0027\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA huge well done and thank you to everyone who worked on this, and most especially to Nigel Hailey who successfully led the UK bid.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENigel said: \u0027I\u0027m delighted that the Conference is returning to London for the first time since the first Conference in 1920. There\u0027ll be opportunities for people from across the UK to be involved in the planning and to be part of the event \u2013 watch this space!\u0027\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"21 August 2024","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[],"relatedLinks":[{"caption":"","title":"Read more about the World Scout Conference 2027","url":"/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/international-scouts-and-events/44th-world-scout-conference/","newWindow":false}],"id":81149,"nodeName":"UK wins bid to host the 2027 World Scout Conference","title":"UK wins bid to host the 2027 World Scout Conference","type":"newsItem","image":{"url":"/media/hjebagzg/wsc27-bid-group.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1daf3a4f705f5c0","caption":"WSC27 Bid Group","type":"jpg","size":1518736,"width":2900,"height":1933,"altText":"Five volunteers in UK Scout uniforms and neckers presenting their bid for hosting the World Scout Conference in 2027 on a stage."},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"UK wins bid to host the 2027 World Scout Conference","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"subHeader":"UK Scouts has won the bid to host the next World Scout Conference in 2027 in London. 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