Young WSPID (YWSPID) – dynamic, global and the current and next generation of pediatric infectious disease (Peds ID) professionals and pediatricians.We are passionate about child health locally and regionally but keenly aware that there is a bigger picture. Hence, we choose to come together at a global level to network, exchange experiences and ideas, address disparities, and celebrate successes.Since the WSPID 2019 meeting in Manila, a YWSPID Founding Committee is working hard as the founding group to start the YWSPID initiative. The formal YWSPID launch will take place during the WSPID 2022 virtual conference, where we will show who we are and what we do.From a WSPID perspective, ensuring that young and early-career Peds ID professionals are part of the society narrative has a two-fold benefit:1.Utilizing the energy and ideas from young and early-career members and having them participate in all society activities while developing initiatives that cater specifically to this audience.2.Transferring the experience and knowledge of senior and other YWSPID members through mentorship and nurturing of those starting out in this exciting medical field.WSPID sees itself connecting the dots, building on the strengths that individuals bring during different stages of their careers and channeling this to benefit the global pediatric community. This, in turn, impacts the health and well-being of children and their families wherever they live in the world.