Applications for the 15th edition of the Young Bled Strategic Forum (Young BSF) are now officially open.
Young BSF team is inviting ambitious young professionals working in the broadly defined field of international politics and related areas, aged between 18 and 35, to apply by 19 April 2026. We are looking for a group of diverse participants who bring a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, while ensuring gender balance and global representation. Information about the application process is available on the official Young BSF website.
This year’s forum, titled “After the Rupture: Agency and Resilience in a Fragmented World” will focus on questions of agency and resilience in an increasingly complex and fragmented international environment. Participants will explore how individuals, institutions, and societies interpret global disruptions and how these interpretations shape their capacity to act.
Young BSF 2026 will take place in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, from 28 to 30 August. Following the programme, participants will also attend the Bled Strategic Forum, held in Bled on 31 August and 1 September.
Participation in the forum is fully funded, with all costs covered by the organisers. This ensures that equal participation of all individuals.