Young Diplomats Forum
YOUNG DIPLOMATS FORUM - 24TH EDITION - BRUSSELS 2026
Become a Young Diplomat in the
Political Heart of Europe
Five days inside EU institutions, NATO, and high-level policy discussions, alongside future global leaders from 90+ countries.
European Commission · European Parliament · Council of the EU
NATO Headquarters · Belgian Federal Parliament · Flanders Parliament
Policy workshops with real deliverables · 2,500+ alumni network
Open to aspiring diplomats under 30
13th–17th July 2026
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis — Deadline (20 June 2026)
Live Info Sessions Series
Join us for a series of live webinars designed to introduce you to the Young Diplomats Forum (YDF) experience. Whether you're exploring a future in international relations, diplomacy, or global leadership, this is your opportunity to gain first-hand insights and have your questions answered.
What to Expect
Gain a clear overview of our upcoming programs in Brussels, London, and Beijing
Hear directly from YDF alumni about their experiences
Understand how the program can support your academic and professional journey
Ask questions in a live, interactive setting
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2,500+ Alumni · 175 Countries
In Their Own Words
What past delegates actually said
Not curated marketing copy. Real posts from real alumni — directly from their LinkedIn and social media
Market equivalent
Institutional visits not available to individuals
Workshops would be £200–400 / day if bought separately
Policy workshops would be £300+ per workshop
Cohort cannot be replicated
Alumni cannot be purchased
Certificates are not always awarded
Welcome and networking dinners would be £80–150
Daily lunches would be £15–25 / day ≈ £75–125 total
Refreshment breaks would be £8–12 / day ≈ £40–60 total
Travel around Brussels could be £60–100 total if arranged independently
The equivalent cost if assembled separately
Total Cost Between: £1,800-£3,000
What does the fee actually cover? Here's what that looks like broken down.
What you receive
6 institutional visits : EU Commission · Parliament · NATO HQ · Council of EU · Belgian Federal Parliament · Flanders Parliament
5 days of expert-led policy workshops: With ambassadors, Commission experts & MEP advisers
Policy brief & public presentation: Real deliverable you can reference in job applications
Cohort of 90+ countries: A genuinely global peer network from day one
Access to 2,500+ alumni network: Across 175 countries, many in senior roles
GDF certificate of completion: Recognised in international affairs hiring
Welcome & networking dinners: Social programme across the five days
Daily lunches — 5 days: Served on-site throughout the programme
Morning & afternoon refreshment breaks: Tea, coffee and refreshments across all sessions
All in-programme transport around Brussels: Coach or metro transfers between all institutional visits each day
Total Cost : £995
Any other questions
If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at ydf@gdforum.org
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Where are they now? — Alumni stories
Our alumni don't just attend YDF. They go on to shape it.
Hear the stories of some of our alumni. Read their stories here
Ready to apply? Deadline is 20 June 2026.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis — the earlier you apply, the stronger your position.