Application Deadline
Berlin Welcomes the Next Generation of Global Leaders
The Berlin Global Forum 2026, organized by the Organisation for Global Peace and Sustainability (OGPS), will be held in Berlin, Germany from October 6–9, 2026.
Bringing together 200 outstanding young leaders from over 100 countries, BGF 2026 serves as a global platform for leadership, diplomacy, policy dialogue, and international collaboration. Through high-level discussions, networking opportunities, and cross-sector engagement, participants will explore innovative solutions to today's most pressing global challenges while building meaningful connections across borders.
75 Scholarships
Fully Funded
- ✈️ Round-trip airfare support
- 🏨 Hotel Accommodation
- 🛂 Visa support documentation
- ☕ Daily Breakfast
- 🍽 Meal during programme days
- 🚌 City Tour
- 🔗 Workshops, discussions, and networking
- 🎙️ Full access to all sessions and activities
- 👕 Delegate kit and official materials
- 📜 Certificate of participation
Partially Funded
- 🏨 Hotel Accommodation
- 🛂 Visa support documentation
- ☕ Daily Breakfast
- 🍽 Meal during programme days
- 🚌 City Tour
- 🔗 Workshops, discussions, and networking
- 🎙️ Full access to all sessions and activities
- 👕 Delegate kit and official materials
- 📜 Certificate of participation
Forum Access
- 🛂 Visa support documentation
- 🔗 Workshops, discussions, and networking
- 🍽 Meal during programme days
- 🚌 City Tour
- 🎙️ Full access to all sessions and activities
- 👕 Delegate kit and official materials
- 📜 Certificate of participation
100 Guaranteed Seats
Confirmation upon successful payment
Forum Access
- Guaranteed participation
- Visa support documentation
- Meal during programme days
- City Tour
- Networking opportunities
- Full access to sessions
- Delegate kit
- Certificate of participation
Self Funded
- Guaranteed participation
- Hotel accommodation
- Daily Breakfast
- Meal during programme days
- City Tour
- Visa support documentation
- Networking opportunities
- Full access to sessions
- Delegate kit
- Certificate of participation
Visa Invitation Letter
- 📄 Official visa invitation letter
- ✅ Confirmation of participation
- 📑 Embassy & Consulate Coordination Support
- 📄 Applicants may upgrade their registration at any time- visa fees fully adjusted upon upgrade
Key Themes
Shaping the future through dialogue, innovation, and collaboration
Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution
Fostering dialogue and sustainable peace in divided communities
Sustainability & Climate Action
Driving urgent action for a resilient and sustainable future
Youth Leadership
Empowering the next generation of changemakers and visionaries
Global Governance
Reimagining systems for a more just and inclusive world
Diplomacy & Cooperation
Building bridges across nations through dialogue and trust
Inclusive Development
Ensuring no one is left behind in the pursuit of progress
Global Citizenship
Cultivating shared responsibility for our collective future
Social Innovation
Harnessing creativity and technology for social impact
Global Forum Experience
More than a conference — an international experience of dialogue, leadership, culture, and connection.
Policy Dialogues & Global Panels
Engage in high-level conversations with experts, practitioners, and fellow delegates on peace, sustainability, diplomacy, youth leadership, and global cooperation.
Interactive Workshops & Leadership Labs
Take part in practical workshops, simulations, and masterclasses designed to strengthen communication, strategic thinking, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Berlin Cultural Discovery & Global Networking
Explore Berlin through a guided city experience, discovering its historic landmarks, culture, and legacy of unity while building connections with delegates from around the world.
Youth Perspectives & Case Study Exchange
Join participant-led discussions exploring real-life challenges, innovative ideas, and youth-driven solutions for a more peaceful, sustainable, and inclusive world.
Recognition & Global Alumni Induction
Receive your official Certificate of Participation during a formal recognition moment and become part of the OGPS global alumni community.
Who Can Apply?
Open to all nationalities
Between 17 to 47 years
All academic & professional backgrounds
Global issues, leadership, or sustainability
Basic English communication ability
No prior experience required
Selection Criteria
Applications are evaluated through a competitive and merit-based process:
- Leadership potential
- Motivation and clarity of purpose
- Alignment with event themes
- Quality of application
- Impact potential
- Commitment to global dialogue
- Diversity and regional representation
Who Should Apply?
Join a Global Community
- Students and graduates
- Young professionals
- NGO and development practitioners
- Researchers and policy enthusiasts
- Social entrepreneurs and activists
- Anyone passionate about global change
Why Attend BGF?
- Engage with global youth leaders
- Strengthen leadership and communication skills
- Gain international exposure
- Participate in meaningful global dialogue
- Experience Berlin, Germany
- Receive an internationally recognized certificate
Why Berlin?
Where history meets innovation — a city that turned division into unity.
Imagine standing in a city that witnessed the defining moments of modern history, a city once divided by walls, now united by vision, innovation, and global cooperation.
For decades, Berlin stood at the center of world affairs. From the fall of the Berlin Wall to the reunification of Germany, this city became a powerful symbol of freedom, dialogue, resilience, and international collaboration.
Today, Berlin is one of Europe's leading capitals for diplomacy, innovation, policy, and global engagement. Home to international organizations, government institutions, world-class universities, and a vibrant multicultural community, it serves as a meeting point for ideas that shape the future.
This is the city that transformed division into unity and challenges into opportunity.
And now, in November 2026, that same spirit, that same ambition, and that same global energy await you.
The Berlin Global Forum is not just a conference. It is an opportunity to engage with emerging leaders from around the world, exchange ideas across cultures, and become part of the conversations shaping tomorrow's world.
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Everything you need to know about the Berlin Global Forum 2026
Self-Financed (£499) includes both accommodation and full event participation.
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