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Where the World's Young Diplomats Convene
From Baku to Bangkok, our summits, forums, and conventions bring together emerging leaders, scholars, and institutions to turn dialogue into action.
Upcoming
Two summits, one August
Dubai opens the season on the 10th, Jakarta closes it on the 23rd. Both are open for applications.
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YPDS Jakarta 2026
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YPDS Jakarta 2026
The next stop on the Global Journey, expanding from the Silk Road to Southeast Asia.
- Host city
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Dates
- August 20–23, 2026
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Youth Strategic Forum 2026
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Youth Strategic Forum 2026
An international youth platform exploring the evolving relationship between technology, culture, creativity, and human connection, hosted at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library, Dubai.
- Host city
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Dates
- September 22–24, 2026
Past Editions
A growing legacy of diplomacy
Each edition builds on the last, tracing the footsteps of emerging strategic leaders across the globe.
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