Young Humanitarian Leadership Forum Bangkok 2027

Four days on disaster readiness, humanitarian logistics and community-led response in Bangkok — field exercises, workshops and a certificate of participation.

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Poster artwork: a giant countdown over the Bangkok skyline and Wat Arun, on a sky-blue field.

About the forum

The Young Humanitarian Leadership Forum brings students, young responders and early-career coordinators to Bangkok to practise how help is organised when a crisis hits.

Bangkok is a regional base for humanitarian coordination in Asia, which gives the forum a practical setting for logistics, localisation and preparedness.

Hosted under the Summits Connect network, the forum combines keynotes, workshops, small-group sessions and structured networking.

A full auditorium during a plenary session

Themes

Preparedness

Early warning, drills and plans made before a crisis.

Humanitarian logistics

Supplies, warehouses and the last mile.

Community-led response

Local leadership, localisation and dignity.

Safeguarding

Duty of care for volunteers, staff and the people they serve.

Programme highlights

  • Day 1
    Tue 8 Jun
    Opening & keynotes
    Welcome and keynotes on how a response is organised.
  • Day 2
    Wed 9 Jun
    Logistics labs
    Small groups planning a supply route and a warehouse handover.
  • Day 3
    Thu 10 Jun
    Field exercise
    A tabletop response exercise set in a river city.
  • Day 4
    Fri 11 Jun
    Briefings & closing
    Team briefings, networking and certificates.
A speaker on a lit conference stage

In the room

Delegates seated in a conference auditorium
Ceiling lights in a conference hall

Dates & venue

The forum takes place in Bangkok, Thailand. Exact venue details and the full timetable are sent to confirmed participants.

Dates8–11 June 2027
LocationBangkok, Thailand
Application deadline23 April 2027
FormatIn person, four days
LanguageEnglish

Who should apply

Open to students, young responders, logistics trainees and early-career coordinators interested in humanitarian action, from any country.

Places & pricing

Choose the place that fits your situation, fill in one short application form and pay securely by debit or credit card.

Fully funded

€18

Covers application processing. Flights, accommodation, meals and programme costs are funded for selected participants.

Apply – €18

Partially funded

€40

Programme and accommodation covered; participants arrange their own travel.

Apply – €40

Self-funded

€120

Guaranteed review priority and full programme access; participants cover their own travel and stay.

Apply – €120
Optional visa invitation letter, €10. Only needed if you require an official invitation letter for a visa application. Just answer “Yes” to the visa question in the application form and the €10 is added to your total.

FAQ

What does the application fee cover?

Fully funded, partially funded and self-funded places each include different combinations of programme access, accommodation and travel support. See the pricing cards above. The optional €10 visa invitation letter is added in the form only if you need it.

How do I pay?

At the end of the application you pay by debit or credit card. No PayPal account is needed and we never see your card number.

When will I hear back?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until 23 April 2027. You should hear from us within about 5 working days after submitting your application and payment.

Is this affiliated with a university or government?

The forum is organised under the Summits Connect Hub network. It is an independent youth and professional conference programme, not a government or university admissions process.

Ready to join us in Bangkok?

The application takes about 5 minutes.

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