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London, United Kingdom 02 Feb 2027, Tuesday – 04 Feb 2027, Thursday

Fully Funded London Youth Diplomacy Forum 2027

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Our Story

Diplomacy is often perceived as a domain reserved for senior statesmen and seasoned officials. Many young people feel “too inexperienced” or “too young” to engage with global affairs. The complexity of international relations can feel overwhelming, and few platforms provide structured guidance and useful exposure. The Youth Diplomatic Academy (YDA) exists to bridge this gap.YDA equips aspiring diplomats, policy-makers, and international leaders with intellectual rigor, practical insight, and professional mentorship. Through academic sessions and experiential learning led by real-world diplomats, participants gain knowledge that transcends textbooks. Beyond expertise, YDA ensures guidance, training and cross-border collaboration. Our mission is to empower youth to navigate diplomacy and global governance with clarity and purpose.

Our Mission

The Youth Diplomatic Academy is committed to guiding young individuals in understanding and pursuing the pathways of diplomacy and foreign-policy. It offers structured exposure to diplomatic practice through direct engagement with diplomats, policy experts, and institutional simulations. Moreover, YDA integrates academic inquiry with practical application to ensure that participants learn diplomatic theory and also understand how it is implemented in professional settings. Through this balanced approach, our delegates gain insight into negotiation and policy formulation. As a result, they develop a deeper understanding of how to enter diplomacy and foreign-policy professionally. Ultimately, YDA prepares young people to engage with diplomacy as a disciplined and accessible professional field.

Our Goal

The Youth Diplomatic Academy aims to expand access to high-quality diplomatic education and guidance for young people who aspire to engage in global affairs but lack structured guidance. YDA seeks to establish a strong international presence by connecting youth with diplomats, policy professionals, and institutional platforms across regions. Moreover, it intends to develop advanced training programs that prepare participants for careers in diplomacy and foreign policy. Furthermore, YDA plans to create spaces where young voices can contribute to informed discussions on international challenges. By strengthening professional networks and practical exposure, the Academy aims to position youth as credible contributors to global dialogue. Ultimately, YDA strives to shape a generation that approaches international cooperation with competence, responsibility, and long-term vision.

Our Journey

The Youth Diplomatic Academy’s journey has been shaped through strategic collaborations with established global organizations committed to youth leadership and international engagement. Through these partnerships, YDA has contributed to the organization of international programs hosted at world-renowned institutions such as Imperial College London, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Oxford etc. These initiatives brought together hundreds of young participants for leadership training and exposure to global policy themes. Building on this foundation, the Academy now aims to expand its independent initiatives and conduct grand diplomatic programs at the global level. Its future direction focuses on deepening diplomatic learning opportunities and strengthening youth participation in global affairs through structured, credible platforms.

Fully Funded London Youth Diplomacy Forum 2027

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Fully Funded London Youth Diplomacy Forum 2027

The London Youth Diplomacy Forum 2027 will convene aspiring diplomats, young leaders, policymakers and members of the diplomatic community for an international exchange on the evolving practice of diplomacy. Hosted in London, the Forum will examine shifting gl...

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Dates 02 Feb – 04 Feb 2027

Location London, United Kingdom

Event Duration 3 Days

Applications Close 30 Nov 2026

Theory of Change

A New Chapter in Youth Diplomacy

Across continents, a new generation is reshaping the language of diplomacy. Meet our emerging leaders as they share the value of dialogue and collaboration they have explored through impactful experiences in leadership and peacebuilding. Their journeys reflect the spirit of global citizenship, rooted in curiosity and empathy. Now, they invite you to begin your own journey with the Youth Diplomatic Academy, where ambition meets understanding and conversations will lead to noticeable change. At YDA, every story becomes part of a larger movement toward understanding and cooperation. Here, curiosity turns into confidence, and collective action turns ideals into real impact!

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Fully Funded London Youth Diplomacy Forum 2027

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Our Speakers

Adam Corbally

Laura O’Neill Guerrieri

Ahmad Nawaz

Catherine Renshaw

H.E. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch

Senator Akli Mellouli

H.E Arnoldas Pranckevicius

Hon. Nacim Tourougui

H.E Fahad Bin Mayouf Alruwaily

Mr. Tyler Stitt

Mr. Joseph Gene Petric

Mr. Jesus Domingo

H.E. Edgars Bondars

Ms. Dominika Stojanoska

Mr. Markus Ihalainen

Her Excellency Salome Zourabichvili

Ms. Anke Van Lancker

H.E. Radka Balabanova-Ruleva

Ms. Anna L. Nsubuga

Ms. Michèle Guillaume-Hofnung

H.E. Thijs van der Plas

H.E. Ambassador Nikorndej Balankura

H.E. Ambassador Jüri Seilenthal

Mr. Haseeb Bin Aziz

Ms. Svetlana Malevanciuc

Adam Corbally

Laura O’Neill Guerrieri

Ahmad Nawaz

Catherine Renshaw

H.E. Mumtaz Zahra Baloch

Senator Akli Mellouli

H.E Arnoldas Pranckevicius

Hon. Nacim Tourougui

H.E Fahad Bin Mayouf Alruwaily

Mr. Tyler Stitt

Mr. Joseph Gene Petric

Mr. Jesus Domingo

H.E. Edgars Bondars

Ms. Dominika Stojanoska

Mr. Markus Ihalainen

Her Excellency Salome Zourabichvili

Ms. Anke Van Lancker

H.E. Radka Balabanova-Ruleva

Ms. Anna L. Nsubuga

Ms. Michèle Guillaume-Hofnung

H.E. Thijs van der Plas

H.E. Ambassador Nikorndej Balankura

H.E. Ambassador Jüri Seilenthal

Mr. Haseeb Bin Aziz

Ms. Svetlana Malevanciuc

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