Global Money Week 2026 Launch

Global Money Week (GMW) promotes efforts aimed at improving the financial literacy of young people. The ultimate goal of the campaign is to ensure that all children and young people have access to high-quality financial education, they learn about money matters and are able to take smart financial decisions that can improve their future financial resilience and financial well-being. Throughout 12 editions, starting in 2012, the campaign has reached over 60 million children and young people in 176 countries worldwide.

SMART MONEY TALKS

The GMW2026 theme, “Smart Money Talks”, focuses on how young people’s financial lives are full of decisions, from earning the first money to managing student loans, from understanding investments to watching out for scams, keeping track of spending while keeping up with friends. Personal finances can feel daunting, stressful, or even taboo – many young people may not feel confident in asking money-related questions, do not know who they should talk to about money or may be afraid to share about their money problems. By speaking up, sharing stories, and asking questions to the right people, young people can gain the confidence and skills they need to manage money wisely. Financial education gives the tools – from budgeting basics to navigating digital finance – to open conversations that can prevent anxiety and mistakes. Financial literacy can empower young people to build healthier financial habits, avoid pitfalls, and take control of their journey toward financial well-being.

The official hashtags for GMW2026 are  #GMW2026  #GlobalMoneyWeek2026 #SmartMoneyTalks. 

AGENDA

The GMW2026 Global Launch event will take place in virtual format on 16 March 2026 between 12:00 and 13:30 CET.

The agenda is forthcoming.

REGISTRATION

Register here.