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The Global Leadership Dialogue 2027 has 20 fully funded seats. A fully funded delegate gets round-trip airfare, a hotel room, daily breakfast and lunch, airport transfers and visa support for a four-day international leadership conference in Budapest, Hungary.
The conference runs from 26 to 29 April 2027. It is open to students, young professionals, entrepreneurs and researchers aged 16 and above, from all countries.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host country | Hungary (Budapest) |
| Organiser | World Leadership and Policy Institute (WLPI) |
| Dates | 26 to 29 April 2027 (4 days) |
| Funding | 20 fully funded seats (airfare, hotel, breakfast and lunch, airport transfers, visa support), 40 partially funded, 140 free passes |
| Who can apply | All nationalities, aged 16 and above |
| Application fee | €15.99 processing fee (fully funded category) |
| Deadline | 20 January 2027, 11:59 PM CET |
What is the Global Leadership Dialogue?
The Global Leadership Dialogue (GLD) is organised by the World Leadership and Policy Institute (WLPI), with the Nexus Public Policy Institute as an affiliate. It brings together young leaders, professionals, diplomats and changemakers for four days of talks, workshops and networking at the Expo Tower by Mellow Mood Hotels in Budapest.
Sessions cover these themes:
- AI, ethics and the future of humanity
- Geopolitics and the new world order
- Economic change and global markets
- Climate, sustainability and global responsibility
- Youth leadership and social innovation
- Culture, media and global influence
- Governance, diplomacy and international cooperation
What you get
Fully funded delegates receive:
- Round-trip airfare
- Accommodation in a 4 or 5-star hotel
- Daily breakfast and lunch during the conference
- Airport transfers
- An official invitation letter, plus visa support and guidance
- Full programme access and a chance to speak or present
- A guided cultural experience, a delegate kit and a certificate
- Lifetime access to the WLPI alumni network
There are 400 seats in total. 200 are scholarship seats (20 fully funded, 40 partially funded and 140 free passes). The other 200 are paid seats (100 self-funded at €199 and 100 premium passes at €499).
Who can apply
- Applicants from all countries
- Aged 16 and above
- Students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers and changemakers
- Comfortable taking part in English
Is there an age limit?
You must be 16 or older. There is no upper age limit.
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL?
No. You are expected to speak English, but no IELTS or TOEFL certificate is required.
Is there an application fee?
Yes. The fully funded category has an application processing fee of €15.99.
Do I need a visa?
Hungary is in the Schengen area, so many applicants will need a Schengen visa. Fully funded delegates get an official invitation letter and visa guidance. The embassy makes the final visa decision.
Required documents
You apply through an online registration form on the WLPI website. Keep these ready:
- Your passport details and date of birth
- Your nationality and contact details
- Your answers about your background and why you want to attend
- A way to pay the €15.99 processing fee online
How to write your application
With 20 fully funded seats from applicants around the world, a clear and specific application helps you stand out.
- Pick the conference theme closest to your work or studies and say why it matters to you.
- Give one real example of leadership: a project, a club, a business or a campaign.
- Say what you hope to contribute in Budapest, not only what you hope to gain.
- Explain how you will share what you learn when you get home.
How to apply, step by step
- Open the official GLD 2027 page using the button at the end of this post.
- Go to the pricing section and choose the fully funded category.
- Fill in the registration form with your personal and nationality details.
- Pay the €15.99 application processing fee.
- Watch your email for updates from WLPI.
If your country is not on the nationality list, contact WLPI by chat or at Support@wlpi.org.
Selection process
WLPI reviews applications for the scholarship seats and contacts selected delegates by email. The official page does not publish a results date.
Deadline
20 January 2027, 11:59 PM CET.
The conference is in late April. If you need a Schengen visa, apply for the conference early so you have time for your visa appointment after you are selected.
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