Young African Leaders Summit 2026, Accra

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Applications are open for the third Young African Leaders Summit, a three-day gathering of emerging leaders in Accra from 20 to 22 November 2026. Join keynotes, plenaries, a Model African Union, YoungTalks, and the YAL Achievers Awards.

About the summit

The Young African Leaders Summit, powered by YGLN, brings together young leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs to debate ideas, build skills and shape practical actions for Africa’s future. Sessions include keynotes, panels, workshops, a Model African Union conference and opportunities to present research or deliver a YoungTalk. Young African Leaders Summit

Who should apply

Aspiring and established young leaders, students, professionals and entrepreneurs across Africa, typically 16–45, who want to grow their leadership, contribute to policy ideas and expand their network. Young African Leaders Summit

Highlights

  • Theme: “The Africa we want by 2040; The Future of African Youth.”

  • Programme strands: leadership, policy and diplomacy, entrepreneurship, innovation and the African Youth Manifesto.

  • Activities: keynotes, plenaries, workshops, YoungTalks, start-up pitch, Model African Union, awards night and a city tour. Young African Leaders Summit

Fees at a glance

  • Ghanaian/local delegates: Partial funding $150, self-funding $200.

  • International delegates: Partial funding $260, self-funding $350.

  • Group discounts available, plus accommodation option $150 for 4 nights. See the registration page for full inclusions and updates. Young African Leaders Summit

Key details

Call to action

Apply early to secure your place. If you plan to request a visa, register in good time so you can receive supporting documents from the organisers.

The Young Global Leaders Network LBG/Inc, is a legally registered and well known organization in Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and South Sudan.

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Emmanuel Addo is a Ghanaian-born leadership strategist, youth development advocate, and the visionary founder of the Young Global Leaders Network. A former student activist at the University of Ghana, he holds an MBA from Anglia Ruskin University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management from the UK, and is completing a Doctor of Business Administration at Manipal GlobalNxt University in Malaysia.

Currently a Manager at one of the UK’s leading universities, Emmanuel also holds certificates from the University of Oxford and the Malta Leadership Institute. Under his leadership, YGLN has grown to over 10,000 members across Africa, with registered branches in nine countries and presence in 15 others. He is also the founder and Chief Convener of the Young African Leaders Summit, and has supported over 370 young entrepreneurs and mentored more than 2,000 African youths.

Emmanuel’s work continues to impact policy, leadership, and entrepreneurship across Africa and beyond.