Applications are now open for the 15th edition of the Young Bled Strategic Forum (Young BSF), a CEI Flagship Event bringing together emerging leaders in international politics from around the world. Young professionals aged 18 to 35 are invited to apply by 19 April 2026.
Titled After the Rupture: Agency and Resilience in a Fragmented World, the Young BSF 2026 will take place in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, from 28 to 30 August 2026. Participants will subsequently attend the Bled Strategic Forum, the leading conference in Central and South-Eastern Europe, in Bled, from 31 August to 1 September 2026.
Who can apply?
- Young professionals aged 18 to 35 working in the broadly defined field of international politics, committed to creating a positive impact.
Why apply?
- Explore agency and resilience in a fragmented world alongside some 40 young leaders from all continents and world-renowned experts
- Take part in a tailor-made three-day programme of discussions and workshops in Kranjska Gora, then attend the Bled Strategic Forum
- Participation is free of charge, with all costs covered
Selection process
The forum aims to select a gender-balanced group of 40 participants worldwide, representing a diversity of worldviews, educational backgrounds and professional experiences.