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PCNS Youth Community | Call for Applications: Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders Program 2026
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Applications are now open for the 2026 cohort!
For full details on the program and application process: ADEL 2026 Call for Applications – PDF
Since 2012, the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders (ADEL) program has brought together over 40 emerging leaders each year, from Africa and across the Atlantic Basin, who are actively shaping policy, business, and societal debates.
Now in its 13th edition, the ADEL program has become a reference platform for connecting high-impact professionals to global conversations and long-term networks of influence.
Bringing together emerging leaders from the public sector, private sector, think tanks, academia, and civil society, the program offers a unique opportunity to engage in a space where ideas, perspectives, and decision-making intersect.
About the program
As the flagship leadership initiative of the Policy Center for the New South, the ADEL program convenes participants in Rabat, Morocco for an intensive, immersive program centered on exchange, peer engagement, and discussions on key issues shaping the Atlantic space.
Participants then join the Atlantic Dialogues conference, a platform bringing together policymakers, business leaders, and experts from across the Atlantic Basin.
Who can apply
The ADEL program is intended for professionals ready to engage in high-level, cross-sector discussions and contribute to a broader international conversation. Applicants should:
Be 25–35 years old (as of December 6, 2026)
Be fluent in English
Be citizens or residents of countries in Africa or across the Atlantic Basin (Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean)
Have significant professional experience in their field
Be engaged in roles involving responsibility, influence, or decision-making
Be available for the full program period (December 6–12, 2026)
What the program offers
A fully funded experience in Rabat
Tailored leadership training and interactive workshops
Integration into a lifelong ADEL alumni network and community
Access to the Atlantic Dialogues conference
Direct engagement with senior decision-makers and experts
How to apply
Your application must include:
Resume/CV (max. 2 pages, PDF format)
One-Minute Private YouTube Video, answering:
Who are you and what’s your field of work?
What drives your work and its impact?
Why are you applying to ADEL?
How will you contribute to and benefit from the program?
To apply, please complete the application form no later than Sunday, June 14, 2026.
For questions, please consult our FAQs or contact us at adel2026@policycenter.ma.
