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The IYLC is aimed at university and college students, who seek to strengthen their leadership skills and gain meaningful international experience. The Conference welcomes individuals between 18 and 24, who demonstrate commitment to academic excellence, personal development and community involvement in a spirit of responsible and sustainable leadership.

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Nominations

We accept student nominations from university officials and faculty. 

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Scholarships

In the coming months, Youth Leadership Europe will be awarding 30 scholarships to students who come from underprivileged communities around the world. We hope that these scholarships will enable students from Sub-Saharan Africa, South-East Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, the Carribean, Pacific and many other regions to attend the International Youth Leadership Conference in Prague.

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Student Sponsors

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Hosts

 

 

Senate of the Parliament
of the Czech Republic 

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers
Czech Republic 

 

American Center
of the US Embassy in Prague 

 

Radio Free Europe/
Radio Liberty 

 

Information Centre
of the European Commission
in the Czech Republic

 

United Nations
Information Centre 
in the Czech Republic 

 

 

Embassy of the
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
in the Czech Republic 

 

Embassy of the
Republic of Argentine
in the Czech Republic

 

Embassy of Ireland
in the Czech Republic

 

Embassy of the
United Mexican States
in the Czech Republic

 

Embassy of the
Republic of Slovenia
in the Czech Republic

 

Embassy of Sweden
in the Czech Republic

 

 

Embassy of the
Swiss Confederation
in the Czech Republic 

 

Conference Schedule PDF Print E-mail

This is a draft schedule. Subject to change.

Sunday, January 8th
Arrival and Welcome

12:00 - 15:30 Hotel Check-In

15:30 - 18:30 Conference Registration

19:00 - 21:00 Opening Ceremonies
* Dinner
* Key-note Speech
* Welcoming Addresses

21:00 - 22:30 First Group Meeting
* Introduction to the Conference
* Getting to know everybody

Monday, January 9th
Diplomacy & International Security Day

8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast

9:00 - 11:00 Planning, Development and Strategy Session - UN Security Council
* Introduction and Preparation
* Group Debate

11:00 - 13:00 Simulation - UN Security Council

13:00 - 14:00 Lunch

14:00 Departure for Site Visits

14:30 - 16:00 Embassy Visits

16:30 - 18:00 Visit to the Senate

18:30 - 19:30 Dinner

20:00 - 22:00 Planning, Development and Strategy Session - International Criminal Court
* Introduction and Preparation
* Group Debate: International Justice

Tuesday, January 10th
Leadership Day

8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast

9:30 - 11:00 Panel Discussion: Responsible Leadership

11:00 - 12:00 Presentation: Youth Participation

12:00 - 13:00 Lunch

13:00 - 14:00 Panel Discussion: Leadership & Gender Equity

15:00 - 16:00 Reception with Partners, Sponsors, Speakers and Diplomats

17:00 - 20:00 Planning, Development and Strategy Session - International Criminal Court
* Final Preparations

20:00 - 21:00 Dinner

21:00 Culture Night

Wednesday, January 11th
Law and Legislation Day

8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast

9:00 - 11:00 Simulation - International Criminal Court

11:00 - 12:00 Regional Presentations

12:00 - 14:00 Planning, Development and Strategy Session - European Parliament
* Introduction and Preparation
* Group Discussion: Political Forces

14:00 - 15:00 Lunch

15:00 - 17:00 Planning, Development and Strategy Session - European Parliament
* Party Caucuses
* Amendment Writing
* Campaign Preparation

17:00 - 21:00 Simulation - Lobbying and Campaigning

18:00 - 19:00 Dinner

21:00 - 22:30 Simulation - Committee Hearings

Thursday, January 12th
Plenary Day

8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast

9:00 - 11:00 Planning, Development and Strategy Session - European Parliament
* Revision of Amendments
* Final Preparations

11:00 - 12:00 Lunch

13:00 - 15:30 Model Parliament Proceedings

16:00 - 20:00 Time to see more of Prague's beauty
Walking Tour of Prague (optional)

20:00 - 20:30 Final Group Session
* Assessments and Evaluations

21:00 Closing Ceremonies and Gala Dinner
Farewell Party with DJ

Friday, January 13th
Goodbye and Farewell

8:00 - 9:00 Breakfast

10:00 - 11:00 Presentation: IYLC Alumni & International Youth Leadership Network

12:00 Check-out time

13:00 Departure