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World Scout Conference
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World Scout Conference
The World Scout Conference is the governing body or general assembly of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). It takes place every three years and provides an opportunity for Member Organizations to play an active role in shaping the standards, policies, and shared goals of the Scout Movement worldwide.
The Conference defines the general policy of WOSM and takes decisions to advance the purpose and interests of the Scout Movement. It also elects the voting members of the World Scout Committee, admits new Member Organizations to the Movement, and decides the host countries of future World Scout Events.
![Ceremonial handover of the World Scout Conference to the UK](/sites/default/files/styles/squared_small/public/2024-10/el_wsc_20240823_03779.jpg.webp?itok=egDomX9K)
44th World Scout Conference
The next World Scout Conference will be hosted by The Scout Association in the London, United Kingdom in 2027. The event marks 120 years since Scouts was founded and 20 years since the 2007 World Scout Jamboree in Essex. It will feature an exciting programme that will inspire and empower with thought-provoking plenary sessions and enlightening keynote speeches from prominent leaders. Participants had the opportunity to engage in workshops and gatherings that foster collaboration, learning, and innovation.
![Staff photo](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2025-02/el_wsj230807_-2-copy.jpg?h=ce658ad5&itok=Gdyfa44E)
![Young Scouts during a Ticket to life training in Comoros](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2025-01/whatsapp_image_2024-11-15_at_10.35.56_1.jpeg?h=71976bb4&itok=GmJDOlnQ)
![WOSM flag_new branding](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2025-01/worldscouting_merchandise_4_1.png?h=21cd0a81&itok=K0Px2cFC)
![Guyana Scouts and EMC Foundation](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2024-12/screenshot_2024-12-14_at_10.30.16.png?h=57bdd83f&itok=fPIN8Y8h)
![Scout happy trying pure water](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2025-01/screenshot_2025-01-17_at_15.55.31.png?h=f2814912&itok=9v7Ty2wo)
![16 Days](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/2024-12/el_arabjamboree20231216_03353.jpg?h=34bbd072&itok=cocSfEOP)
Resources
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42nd World Scout Conference and 14th World Scout Youth Forum Report
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Guidelines for Organising Sustainable Events
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ESC Team Charter 2022-2025
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