300 young leaders from 43 countries will meet in Poland for the 12th time to debate on the future of Europe. Debates of young people with representatives of social, political and business life aim at creating innovative ideas for the continent. During mutual discussions and workshops new ideas are developed, new inspirations are created and new decisions on taking mutual actions are made. They are meant to generate a change in the future. It is at the Economic Forum of young Leaders that future elites acquire and share their knowledge. It is also a chance to rise quality and improve recognition of youth work, share good practices in the frame of youth work.

The 12th Economic Forum of Young Leaders takes place between 5th and 7th of September 2017 in Nowy Sącz. The programme will focus on the following areas: global security, future of Europe, economic growth, youth entrepreneurship, business management, leadership and the role of young generation in the contemporary world.

CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS

In order to become a participant, please submit your online application (available in English only) by 18th June 2017.

STEP ONE: submit your online application

Polish participants:

– http://www.forum-leaders.eu/#rejestracja

Non polish participants:

– Use button "APPLY NOW!"

WAIT FOR RESULTS OF SELECTION

STEP TWO: if selected 

– you will hear back from the organizers (European Meeting Centre – Nowy Staw Foundation) 

– you will be asked to pay the fees and 

– you will be able to ask for visa, reimbursement of travel costs (etc.)

SELECTION CRITERIA

All prospective participants in age 18-35 who need to speak good English and be active in political, social and economic life in an NGO or other institution/organization. The organizers will also assess prospective participants’ experience in the Fields of social, economic and political affairs. Participation in courses, trainings, seminars, affiliation to NGOs will be an asset.

The main aim of the Forum is to gather a diversified group of people from different backgrounds and countries, hence the organizers kindly ask to register only one person per organization. For underrepresented countries and regions the organizers can accept more then one participant per organization.

IN CASE OF ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS:

I step of call: 

Please check FAQ:

http://www.forum-leaders.eu/2017-en.php

Grzegorz Kucharyk, gkucharyk@frse.org.pl (Foundation for Development of the Education System)

II step (fee): forum@forum-leaders.eu (European Meeting Centre – Nowy Staw Foundation)

Travel cost: Grzegorz Kucharyk, gkucharyk@frse.org.pl (Foundation for Development of the Education System)

Programme: forum@forum-leaders.eu (European Meeting Centre – Nowy Staw Foundation)