Young Diplomats Forum

London 2026

Young Diplomats Forum · 25th Edition · London 1st-5th September 2026

Shape Global Policy in the World's Diplomatic Capital

Five days inside Westminster, the Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office, and high-level policy discussions — alongside future global leaders from 90+ countries.

Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office · Houses of Parliament · Westminster

Ambassadors · Senior Diplomats · Policy Experts · Emergenetics® Leadership Assessment

Policy workshops with real deliverables · 2,500+ alumni network across 175 countries

Open to aspiring diplomats under 30 · All nationalities welcome · Conducted in English

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis — early applicants are favoured · Closes 20 July 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

Register for free for the webinar

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2,500+ Alumni · 175 Countries

Market equivalent

Institutional visits not available to individuals

Workshops would be £180–£350 / day if bought separately

Policy workshops would be £250+ per workshop

Cohort cannot be replicated

Alumni cannot be purchased

Certificates are not always awarded

Emergentics assessment would be over £150

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 London could be £60–100 total
if arranged independently total if arranged independently

Up the 02 would be £40 per person

Thames cable car crossing would be £12

Tour of Buckingham Palace would be £40

National Liberal Club is not accessible to the public

Adventure golf and tour: £25

The equivalent cost if assembled separately

Total Cost Between: £2,200 - £3,000

What does the fee actually cover? Here's what that looks like broken down.

What you receive

Institutional Visits: Including Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office · Houses of Parliament (VIP tour) · Westminster, British Council, Think tanks, Embassies and more

5 days of expert-led policy workshops: Ambassadors, senior diplomats & policy experts

Policy brief & public presentation: Real deliverable you can reference in job applications

Emergenetics® leadership assessment :Certified psychometric profiling used by global organisations

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 London: Coach or metro transfers between all institutional visits each day

O2 arena climb :Guided climb over the roof of the O2

Thames cable car crossing: Return trip on the Emirates Air Line