Young Diplomats Forum

Young Diplomats Forum in Washington, D.C, Brussels and London - Summer of 2025

This year marked a milestone for the Young Diplomats Forum (YDF), with three editions across three global capitals:

  • 21st Edition – Washington, D.C. (July 2025)

  • 22nd Edition – Brussels (September 2025)

  • 23rd Edition – London (September 2025)

Delivered in close partnership with Johns Hopkins SAIS, the Government of Flanders, and Schwarzman Scholars, each forum gathered emerging leaders from over 100 countries for five days of intensive engagement, diplomatic practice, and cultural exchange.

The Global Diplomatic Forum Standard

  • The GDF stands apart through transparency, track record, and trust

  • More than 12 years of history in youth diplomacy

  • A growing global alumni of over 2,000

  • High level institutional access across the globe

  • Established partnerships with accredited global institutions

  • Strong global leadership team

  • Successful YDF events across the globe, including Turkey, USA, Belgium, UK, Malaysia, Mexico, Latvia and Croatia

YDF 2026: 24th Edition to be Announced Soon. Register your interest below:

Gallery from the 3 editions