The European Forum of Young Leaders is a large-scale international forum bringing together youth workers, youth leaders, project managers, and youth policy actors who are actively engaged in promoting youth participation, active citizenship, and European values across Europe and neighbouring regions.
The forum takes place in Gdynia, Poland, within the framework of European Youth Week 2026, a special edition celebrating 30 years of volunteering in Europe and highlighting the importance of Solidarity and Fairness in today’s societies.
This is not just another conference. It is a space for real exchange, reflection, and action, where young leaders meet to shape the future together.
📍 Location
Gdynia, Poland 🇵🇱
🗓️ Activity Dates
27–30 April 2026
🎯 Main Focus Areas
🗳️ Youth participation and active citizenship
🤝 Solidarity, fairness, and European values
🧠 Mental health, resilience, and emotional well-being
🌍 Democracy, equality, and human rights
📢 Countering disinformation, exclusion, greenwashing, and youthwashing
🚀 Making the most of Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps opportunities
✨ Why Take Part?
🗣️ Be the voice of your generation – explore how young people can influence decisions beyond voting
💪 Build resilience in challenging times – respond to social pressure, global crises, and uncertainty
🧠 Talk openly about mental health – share tools for self-care, peer support, and burnout prevention
🤝 Create a strong network of young leaders – connect with activists, youth workers, and changemakers
🔍 Face real challenges honestly – radicalisation, exclusion, disinformation, and loss of agency
🚀 Turn ideas into action – use European programmes to create local and international impact
🌉 Learn from practice – exchange experiences from non-formal education, activism, and civic engagement
🧩 How Will the Forum Work?
🌀 Interactive discussions and thematic sessions
🤝 Networking with civil society activists and opinion leaders
💬 Experience-sharing across countries and regions
🛠️ Collective reflection on youth participation mechanisms
🌍 European-level dialogue on democracy and active citizenship
👥 Who Is This Forum For?
🎯 Youth workers
🎯 Youth leaders
🎯 Youth project managers
🎯 Youth policy makers
🎯 Active youth activists involved in participation and civic engagement
🏠 Accommodation & Food
🏨 Accommodation organised by the hosting Polish National Agency
🍽️ Food fully covered during the activity
🗣️ Working Language
English 🇬🇧
✈️ Travel & Costs
🚍 Travel reimbursement depends on your National Agency or SALTO Resource Centre
💸 Participation fee conditions vary by country and must be checked with the relevant NA or SALTO before applying
📅 Application Deadline
📌 15 February 2026
📅 Selection Results
📌 6 March 2026
🔗 Training Overview & Application
🌐 http://trainings.salto-youth.net/14315
🏛️ Organisers
🤝 FRSE – Foundation for the Development of the Education System (Polish National Agency)
🤝 SALTO Eastern Europe and Caucasus Resource Centre
📩 Contact for Questions
📧 Adrianna Wójcik – adwojcik@frse.org.pl
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