This year’s iteration of The Davos Debates is up and running, offering one YouTube user the opportunity to attend this year’s World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, to put forward the cause they are most passionate about at a specially convened panel.

The candidate will get the opportunity to engage and debate with the world’s leaders and take the opportunity that Davos offers to elevate the cause that is closest to their heart. See below for more details:

What sort of person are they looking for?

The winner of the Davos Debates will be someone with knowledge and passion for a public cause, who can demonstrate they’re able to interact with the world’s leaders. They want to hear real stories from people working on local issues, with a view to offering the opportunity to make these concerns global. Maybe it’s fighting for human rights, or the environment, or against poverty? Maybe it’s world fishing, education, or political freedoms? Black cinema? Whatever it is, they’re looking for omeone who isn’t afraid to get their voice heard, and give them the chance to be at Davos… ok, ok, so “Black cinema” isn’t one of the listed causes

How does it work?

From today until the January 4, YouTube users are asked to submit their video entries. Five finalists will be selected by a judging panel comprised of Paolo Coelho, Arianna Huffington and Muhammad Yunus. These finalist videos will then go to public vote on January 8, with a winner announced on the January 19.

Beyond that, and the information at the World Economic Forum channel, it’s up to you. So get filming, rally some support and Make Your Pitch To The World!