Deadline:
June 14, 2026
Program Starts: December 06, 2026
Program Ends: December 12, 2026
Location(s)
Morocco
Marrakesh
Overview
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.
Details
What is ADEL?
The Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders (ADEL) is more than a leadership program. It is a launchpad for rising changemakers from the Atlantic Basin and Africa who are shaping the future through action, innovation, and dialogue.
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.
How to apply
Your application must include:
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Resume/CV (max. 2 pages, PDF format)
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One-Minute Private YouTube Video, answering:
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Who are you and what’s your field of work?
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What drives your work and its impact?
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Why are you applying to ADEL?
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How will you contribute to and benefit from the program?
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What Do We Expect from You?
- Full attendance and engagement during both the ADEL program and Atlantic Dialogues conference
- Active participation in sessions, discussions, and group work
- Continued involvement as an ambassador and contributor to the ADEL community
- Readiness to collaborate with the PCNS to shape the future of the program.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
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:
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Be 25–35 years old (as of December 6, 2026)
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Be fluent in English
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Be citizens or residents of countries in Africa or across the Atlantic Basin (Europe, the Americas, and the Caribbean)
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Have significant professional experience in their field
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Be engaged in roles involving responsibility, influence, or decision-making
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Be available for the full program period (December 6–12, 2026)
Dates
Deadline: June 14, 2026
Program starts:
December 06, 2026
Program ends:
December 12, 2026
Program Starts: December 06, 2026
Program Ends: December 12, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
What the program offers
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A fully funded experience in Rabat
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Tailored leadership training and interactive workshops
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Integration into a lifelong ADEL alumni network and community
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Access to the Atlantic Dialogues conference
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Direct engagement with senior decision-makers and experts
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
