The Young Diplomats Forum (YDF) is an intensive week-long programme of practical sessions, workshops, policy exercises and institutional visits delivered by world leading experts. Set up to recognize, enhance and develop the next generation of diplomats. This community of exceptionally bright and accomplished future leaders will gain further insight, tools, and opportunities to engage with key stakeholders at a crucial time in their careers and broaden their connections to influence global leaders.

Moreover, The 12th  Edition of Young Diplomats Forum (YDF) is a meeting of 100 young and aspiring diplomats from over 75 countries covering every region in the world to tackle hot topics of international affairs. Previous editions took place in Ankara (September 2013), Mexico (June 2014), London ( September 2014), Greece ( June 2015),  Croatia ( September 2016), Latvia ( September 2017) and Malaysia ( September 2018).

Furthermore, The proceedings and workshops of the forum engage young diplomats with Ambassadors, MPs, MEPs, Government officials, Media and Diplomacy experts on different issues of global affairs. In addition, the Young Diplomats Forum is a cultural and entertaining experience that create international friendship amongst participants and engage with institutions in the host country and connect with the place.

Highlights from the week from the Young Diplomats Forum :

• Diplomacy in the 21st Century ambassadors and also, leading experts at the Global Diplomats Forum
• Digital Diplomacy in collaboration with Facebook Europe
• Priorities of UK Foreign Policy at parliamentarian diplomacy with members of parliament
• Additionally, The role of think tanks in Foreign Policy in partnership with RUSI
• The challenges to the UK-EU foreign policy at the EU representation office in London
• Further, the Policy development workshop
• Negotiations workshop
• Smart Diplomacy workshop
• Closing Ceremony at the House of Lords

Eligibilities

• • Interest in international relations.
  • Age between 18-35

Participation fees:

The Participation fee is £995. Further, The participation fee includes shared accommodation from the 31st June – 5th July 2019. Food (breakfast and lunch), receptions,  institutional and also, cultural visits are all included within the fee. For delegates not requiring accommodation, the participation fee is £695.

Also, for delegates needing additional requirements for accommodation, including single rooms, please contact us for more information.