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SUMMARY:Opening Session - Commonwealth Young Leaders Fellowship Leadership Immersion Week
DESCRIPTION:Registration closed \nThe Commonwealth Leaders Academy (CLA) and the Commonwealth Youth Council invite you to the Opening Session of the 2026 Commonwealth Young Leaders Fellowship (CYLF) Leadership Immersion Week\, taking place in London on Monday\, 24 August 2026. \nThe Commonwealth Young Leaders Fellowship is a leadership development programme designed to identify\, equip and connect exceptional emerging leaders from across the Commonwealth. The inaugural cohort brings together 11 Fellows from 9 Commonwealth countries\, selected from 3\,933 applications. \nThe Opening Session marks the formal commencement of the Fellowship’s five-day Leadership Immersion Week in London\, bringing together Fellows\, representatives of Commonwealth High Commissions\, Commonwealth organisations\, programme partners\, young leaders and other invited guests. \nAt a time of profound social\, economic\, technological and geopolitical change\, the opening session will explore the leadership required to navigate an increasingly complex world and the role a new generation can play in shaping the future of the Commonwealth. \nThe programme will feature keynote and special contributions from distinguished leaders and practitioners\, alongside the formal introduction of the inaugural Commonwealth Young Leaders Fellows. \nThe session will also provide an opportunity for participants to connect with representatives from across the Commonwealth community and engage with the vision behind the Fellowship. \nEvent Details\nDate: Monday\, 24 August 2026\nTime: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (BST)\nLocation: London\, United Kingdom\nFormat: In-person\nParticipation: Registration required \nWho Should Attend?\nThe Opening Session will be particularly relevant to young leaders\, youth organisations\, Commonwealth networks and affiliated organisations\, diplomatic representatives\, policymakers\, leadership and development practitioners\, civil society organisations\, academic institutions\, and partners interested in youth leadership and Commonwealth cooperation. \nAbout the Leadership Immersion Week\nTaking place from 24–28 August 2026\, the Leadership Immersion Week is an intensive component of the Commonwealth Young Leaders Fellowship designed to strengthen Fellows’ leadership capabilities through masterclasses\, institutional exposure\, peer learning and engagement with experienced leaders and practitioners. \nThroughout the week\, Fellows will develop competencies spanning self-leadership and resilience; influence and communication; collaborative leadership; problem-solving and innovation; and project delivery and impact\, before presenting and receiving feedback on projects they will advance through the Fellowship. \nJoin Us\nPlaces for the Opening Session are limited. Interested participants are invited to register their interest to join the inaugural Fellows and members of the wider Commonwealth community for the formal opening of the 2026 Leadership Immersion Week.
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Leadership Series - Special Edition with President Kufuor of Ghana
DESCRIPTION:Registration Closed \nThe Commonwealth Leaders Academy is honoured to host a Special Edition of the Commonwealth Leadership Series (CLS) featuring H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor\, former President of the Republic of Ghana. \nBringing together Kufuor Scholars\, Commonwealth youth leaders\, diplomats\, policymakers\, academics\, and development partners\, the event will provide a unique opportunity to learn from one of the Commonwealth’s most distinguished statesmen while strengthening networks across generations of leadership. \nProgramme\n\nFireside Conversation with H.E. John Agyekum Kufuor\nRemarks from invited dignitaries\nPresentation of the Commonwealth Young Leaders Fellowship\nYouth Leadership Capacity-Building Workshop\nNetworking Reception\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nYoung leaders\nKufuor Scholars\nStudents and young professionals\nCommonwealth institutions\nDiplomatic representatives\nCivil society organisations\nDevelopment partners\n\nAbout the Commonwealth Leadership Series\nThe Commonwealth Leadership Series is the flagship dialogue platform of the Commonwealth Leaders Academy. Through conversations with distinguished global leaders\, the series equips emerging leaders with practical insights\, strengthens cross-generational dialogue\, and promotes leadership excellence across the Commonwealth.
URL:https://cwlac.org/event/cls26a/
LOCATION:Marlborough House\, Pall Mall\, London\, SW1Y 5HX
CATEGORIES:Commonwealth Leadership Series
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