The Young Diplomats Forum (YDF) 2022

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 recognise, 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.

The 16th  Edition of Young Diplomats Forum (YDF) is a meeting of young and aspiring diplomats from across the globe  to tackle the latest issues around international affairs.

The Young Diplomats Forum (YDF) 2022: 1st – 6th August 2022

Previous editions took place in Ankara (September 2013), Mexico (June 2014), London ( September 2014), Greece ( June 2015),  Croatia ( September 2016) and Latvia ( September 2017) and online ( Washington, Moscow, Beijing, Brussels, London, Brasilia).

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WEEK

• Digital Diplomacy in partnership with Facebook Europe
• Smart diplomacy with the participation of Change.org
• Public Diplomacy and Soft Power in Partnership with the British Council
• Diplomacy in the 21st Century session by the Chief Executive of Wilton Park and Deputy High Commission of New Zealand
• New World Order Session with leading experts and officials
• UK Foreign Policy and Diplomacy session delivered by Vice Principal of the International Academy of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
• Europe Security Architecture in partnership with the EU representation in London
• Policy Development Group Exercise
• Visits to Buckingham Palace and Parliament followed by a closing Ceremony at the National Liberal Club
• Sport challenges: Climbing the O2 and playing Adventure Golf.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a personal statement stating your motivation on why you want to take part in this programme. What are policy interests and aspirations for the future . max ( 500 words). Send by email to ydf@gdforum.org.

Deadline for applications 28th August 2022.

Official Link