The applications for the Young Leaders Forum are open for the 2020 session in Budapest, Hungary. The Young Leaders’ Forum is an international meeting of young motivated professionals between the ages of 24-38 coming from the EU 28, CE region, V4 countries, and Western Balkans, who are active in the field of innovation. During the event, the participants will have the chance to discuss innovative ideas and pioneer initiatives; improve their leadership potential; and learn new skills that will make them more competitive in their field of expertise and their career.

Who can apply?

The Young Leaders Forum is open to all diligent young professionals with leadership potential whose professional activities are related to the main topics of the conference: the responsibility of social media and the internet in influencing public perceptions of environmental issues and the spreading of information, the role of science, technology, and innovation in shaping the future of water as a key global resource. The organizers also consider applications from the candidates who consider themselves young leaders or (soon-to-be) decision-makers in the field of innovation, social media, water science, environmental sciences, and the connected social sciences, natural sciences, and legal studies. In addition to that, candidates from experts, who are focusing on the above-mentioned topics in their professional career can apply.

Eligibilities 

• Candidates must have experience in the fields of innovation, technology, social media, environmental science, water science, water management (private and public sector), and social sciences, natural sciences, legal studies connected to current topics of YLF
• Should have a working knowledge of English (C1).
• Interest to engage both in the program of YLF and the think.BDPST conference, and participate in different on-line and off-line activities before and during YLF.

Application Process

Candidates must fill out the online application in order to express their interest in the program. Candidates will have to include their personal information and the answers to some specific questions during the application process.

The last date to submit an application is January 26, 2020.

Here’s the official link to the Young Leaders Forum 2020 in Budapest