FUTURE RESILIENCE LEADERS PROGRAMME

Your ideas belong on a global stage.

The Future Resilience Leaders Programme (FRLP) is a unique opportunity for students and early-career professionals to connect with industry leaders in risk, resilience, climate adaptation, and security at one of the world's most influential resilience summit.

The programme is internationally open to students and recent graduates aged 18–34 from resilience, risk, climate adaptation, and disaster management backgrounds, creating opportunities to engage with real-world challenges and contribute fresh perspectives alongside leading organisations in the sector.

Ages 18-34 • Global • Church House Westminster, London • 6-7 October 2026

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Who Should Apply

Students and early-career professionals aged 18-34 with an interest in:


  • Resilience

    Resilience

  • Risk

    Risk

  • Climate Adaptation

    Climate Adaptation

  • Security

    Security

  • Global Affairs

    Global Affairs


TO APPLY, YOU NEED

• Updated CV
• Motivation statement or cover letter
• Innovation idea or concept (optional – for pitch consideration)

WHAT YOU GET AS AN ATTENDEE

A programme built for the next generation of resilience leaders

Not a side programme. Access to the summit – with exclusive experiences built around your development.
 

  • Summit Access

    Access to the RWN Summit, engaging directly with senior executives and C-suite leaders

  • Exclusive Roundtables

    Participate in exclusive roundtables with industry leaders and resilience experts 

  • Become a Panelist

    Be considered for selection to join the student panel alongside global resilience leaders

  • Innovation Pitch Stage

    Selected students will pitch innovative ideas and solutions on a global stage

  • Youth Declaration

    Contribute to the Youth Declaration for Future Resilience

  • Awards & Recognition

    Gain recognition through awards and showcase opportunities 

  • Mentorship and Careers

    Access career insights, mentorship, and guidance from industry leaders 

  • Become a Partner

    Future Resilience Leaders Programme (FRLP) partnership gives your organisation something most conference packages don't — genuine proximity to emerging talent, real intellectual output from the next generation, and a lasting association with the future of the resilience profession. Not just a logo. A relationship.

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PARTNER BENEFITS

  • Exclusive Talent Book

    Exclusive access to participant CVs and profiles, connecting you directly with the next generation of resilience leaders.

  • Innovation Pitch Judging

    Sit on the judging panel. Advance access to participant ideas and solutions.

  • Partnered Hackathon

    Submit a real resilience challenge. Participants develop solutions. The output is yours.

  • Future Innovator Award

    Present the programme's most prestigious recognition. Your name on stage, permanently.

  • Speaking Opportunity at FRLP

    A dedicated platform for partners to showcase thought leadership, share expertise, and connect directly with Future Resilience Leaders.

  • Co-sign the Declaration

    Add your name to the Youth Declaration. One signature. A decade of relevance.