what is forbes 30 under 30

Forbes 30 Under 30 is a set of lists of 30 notable people under 30 years old in various industries issued annually by Forbes magazine and some of its regional editions. The American lists recognize 600 business and industry figures, with 30 selected in twenty industries each. Asia and Europe also each have ten categories for a total of 300 each, while Africa has a single list of 30 people. Forbes hosts associated conferences and a section of its website called 30 Under 30. The nomination process for Forbes 30 Under 30 is open to the public, and people may nominate themselves or another as long as the nominee is under 30 years of age. Nominees for the North America list must be 29 or younger as of December 31, 2023. Forbes launched its 30 Under 30 list in 2011 under the direction of Randall Lane, and over time, Forbes has expanded the feature to establish continental lists for Asia, Europe, and Africa. Forbes presents the 30 Under 30 Class of each year, which includes 600 of the brightest young entrepreneurs, leaders, and stars.