World Diplomacy Forum
This Is Not a Conference.
It Is an EXPERIENCE that shapes your diplomacy journey.
The World Diplomacy Summit is a 3-day immersive leadership experience designed for the next generation of global leaders, diplomats, and change-makers. Unlike traditional conferences built around passive learning, WDF is built around you - your decisions, your negotiations, your leadership skills under pressure.
August 7–9, 2026
3
Days
50+
Nationalities
4
Awards
100+
Scholarships
WHAT IS THE WDF Experience
Three days that change how you see yourself as a leader.
The World Diplomacy Forum is not a training programme, not a seminar, and not a passive
conference. It is a three-day immersive challenge where every delegate is put in real situations -
negotiating, deciding, competing, and presenting - with peers from across the world, in Bali,
Indonesia.
Six awards. One title. A recognition system built around what actually matters
Awards at WDF are not voted on by delegates at random. They are observed throughout the full three days by the ISLD facilitator team, who score delegates against specific criteria. Every session counts. Every moment is an opportunity.
The highest individual honour. Awarded to the delegate voted by the full room as the most compelling, credible, and influential leader across the conference.
Won through the Last Leader Standing competition on Day 3. Decided by delegate vote - not the facilitator team.
Awarded to the group who performed at the highest level during the Day 2 Crisis Simulation.
Decided by the facilitator panel after reviewing all submissions and hearing all presentations on Day 2.
The delegate who showed the most remarkable personal growth across the three days - regardless of where they started.
Observed by the facilitator team. Given to the delegate whose Day 3 performance most clearly exceeded their Day 1 presence.
The delegate who demonstrated the most sophisticated diplomatic skill - reading the room, building alliances, navigating conflict with precision.
Observed throughout the Crisis Simulation and the Last Leader Standing competition.
Top Delegates Earn Free Access to
The Leaders Summit USA 2027
The Most Influential Delegate and all individual award winners receive a complimentary full-access pass to The Leaders Summit, USA 2027 — one of the most exclusive leadership gatherings in the world.
50% OFF All other WDF participants receive 50% off their The Leaders Summit USA 2027 registration — exclusively available to WDF alumni.
What you take home is worth more than what you spend to get there.
You will develop
Skills that only come from real experience under real pressure.
You will earn
Recognition that opens doors - certificates, awards, and access to ISLD's global network.
You will belong to
A community of leaders from 50+ countries who went through the same fire.
| Benefit | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| Crisis Simulation experience | You will have a real-world policy response exercise on your CV - not a classroom case study. |
| 50% off Leaders Summit USA 2027 | Every WDF delegate receives half-price access to ISLD's flagship US summit. |
| Free Leaders Summit pass (award winners) | Individual award winners received FREE ACCESS PASSES to The Leaders Summit USA 2027. |
| Global peer network | 50 delegates from 50+ countries. Connections that last longer than the conference. |
| Bali City Experience | A guided cultural experience of Bali included on Day 3 - part of the programme, not an optional add-on. |
| ISLD Certificate of Participation | Personalised, signed, and dated. Recognises your completion of the full WDF programme. |
Your score determines your scholarship. Ability, not background, opens the door.
Every applicant completes the ISLD Leadership Assessment. Your score out of 100 determines your scholarship eligibility automatically - no separate application required.
How the scholarship score works
Every applicant completes the ISLD Leadership Assessment Quiz after submitting their application.
The quiz assesses leadership readiness, AI awareness, diplomatic thinking, and communication clarity.
Your score out of 100 is calculated instantly and automatically applied to scholarship tier eligibility.
No separate scholarship application. No interview. Your score is your application.
Scholarship places are limited per cohort - higher scores are prioritised when places are oversubscribed.
| Assessment Score | Scholarship Tier | What Is Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 90 – 100 | Presidential Scholar | Full programme fee waived. Accommodation included. |
| 80 – 89 | Excellence Scholar | 65% |
| 65 – 79 | Merit Scholar | 50% of programme fee waived. |
| 50 – 64 | Access Scholar | 40% of programme fee waived. |
| Below 50 | No scholarship | Full programme fee applies. All packages remain available. |
Important scholarship notes
Scholarship tiers apply to the Full Experience package unless otherwise specified.
Presidential Scholar places are limited to 10 per cohort.
Scholarship offers are valid for 72 hours - accept promptly to secure your place.
Scholarship delegates are eligible for all awards on equal terms with full-fee delegates.
The process is designed to be thorough enough to ensure the quality of the room - and straightforward enough not to be a barrier.
Complete the online application at isldofficial.com. Takes 10-15 minutes.
You will be asked about your professional background, your leadership experience, and why you are applying.
Pay the commitment fee of USD 15 at the point of application. This is a non-refundable fee.
Within 48 hours of your application, you receive the ISLD Leadership Assessment Quiz by email.
The quiz takes 15-20 minutes and covers leadership thinking, AI awareness, diplomatic reasoning, and communication.
Complete within 2 days of receiving it. Late submissions may delay your review.
Your score out of 100 is calculated instantly - and automatically determines your scholarship eligibility. Please note, you can only attempt this quiz once. Duplicate submissions will disqualify your application.
You will receive a decision by email within 2 business days of completing your quiz.
If selected for a scholarship, your offer will include the scholarship amount and the remaining balance due.
If not selected, you are still welcome to attend at the full delegate rate.
You have 72 hours to accept or decline your offer.
To confirm your place, pay the remaining balance within 72 hours of acceptance.
Once payment is confirmed, your place is secured and cannot be transferred to another person.
Once payment is received, we will issue your official invitation letter within 7 business days.
Attend the 60-minute online orientation session 1–2 weeks before the conference.
This session covers the conference format, peer introductions, group assignments and QnA session.
Complete your pre-reading pack (sent 2 weeks before). Your Diplomatic journey begins the moment you walk through the door.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Places are limited.
Early applications receive priority review and first access to scholarship places.
Choose the package that works for you.
Everything included - the complete World Diplomacy Forum Experience
- Full 3-day programme (all sessions, all activities)
- 3 nights hotel accommodation (Twin-sharing, breakfast included)
- Welcome Word Networking Dinner
- 1 Lunch + 1 Dinner or Lunch (Day 2 & Day 3)
- Delegate kit - resource pack, journal, materials
- Bali City Experience (Day 3)
- ISLD Certificate of Participation
- 50% off Leaders Summit USA 2027
- Award eligibility - all categories
Full programme access - accommodation not included
- Full 3-day programme (all sessions, all activities)
- Day 1 Welcome Networking Dinner
- All meals during the programme (Day 2 & Day 3)
- Delegate kit - resource pack, journal, materials
- Bali City Experience (Day 3)
- ISLD Certificate of Participation
- Access to digital resource hub
- 50% off Leaders Summit USA 2027
- Award eligibility - all categories
- Accommodation not included - book your own hotel
For organisations sending 3 or more delegates
- All inclusions of Full Experience package (per delegate)
- Reduced group rate - contact ISLD for pricing
- Group profile feature on BLE delegate directory
- Minimum 3 delegates to qualify
| Included in all packages | Not included in any package |
|---|---|
| Full conference programme (all 3 days) | International flights |
| All ISLD materials and resource packs | Travel insurance |
| Certificate of participation | Visa fees and assistance |
| Award eligibility | Personal spending and extras |
| 50% off Leaders Summit USA 2027 | Airport transfers (available on request) |
| Other meals during the day |
Choose the package that works for you.
Everything included - the complete World Diplomacy Forum Experience
- Full 3-day programme (all sessions, all activities)
- 3 nights hotel accommodation (Twin-sharing, breakfast included)
- Welcome Word Networking Dinner
- 1 Lunch + 1 Dinner or Lunch (Day 2 & Day 3)
- Delegate kit - resource pack, journal, materials
- Bali City Experience (Day 3)
- ISLD Certificate of Participation
- 50% off Leaders Summit USA 2027
- Award eligibility - all categories
Full programme access - accommodation not included
- Full 3-day programme (all sessions, all activities)
- Day 1 Welcome Networking Dinner
- All meals during the programme (Day 2 & Day 3)
- Delegate kit - resource pack, journal, materials
- Bali City Experience (Day 3)
- ISLD Certificate of Participation
- Access to digital resource hub
- 50% off Leaders Summit USA 2027
- Award eligibility - all categories
- Accommodation not included - book your own hotel
For organisations sending 3 or more delegates
- All inclusions of Full Experience package (per delegate)
- Reduced group rate - contact ISLD for pricing
- Group profile feature on BLE delegate directory
- Minimum 3 delegates to qualify
| Included in all packages | Not included in any package |
|---|---|
| Full conference programme (all 3 days) | International flights |
| All ISLD materials and resource packs | Travel insurance |
| Certificate of participation | Visa fees and assistance |
| Award eligibility | Personal spending and extras |
| 50% off Leaders Summit USA 2027 | Airport transfers (available on request) |
| Other meals during the day |
The Bali Leadership Experience is not a conference you attend.
It is an experience you go through.
Note: This is a tentative schedule to give participants an overview of how the three days will look like. Final schedule will be provided to confirmed delegates two weeks prior to the conference.
DAY 1 · ARRIVE. CONNECT. PREPARE.
Networking Dinner & Delegate Kit Collection
Welcome Networking Dinner
Your first evening in Bali is not a formal event - it is the most important networking session of the conference. You will meet your fellow delegates over a curated dinner, collect your delegate kit (including your resource pack, reflection journal, and conference materials), and get your first look at what the next two days will demand of you. No agenda. No speeches. Just conversation.
Delegate Kit Collection
Each delegate receives their delegate kits and completes event check-in.
DAY 2 · LEAD. DECIDE. DEFEND.
Opening Ceremony + Crisis Simulation + Group Presentations
Opening Ceremony
The World Diplomacy Forum officially begins. ISLD leadership sets the tone, introduces the programme philosophy, and outlines what the next two days will demand. Delegates are seated at their assigned groups - the people they will work with for the rest of the day.
The Crisis Simulation
This is the centrepiece of Day 2. Every delegate plays the role of a Policy Advisor to a fictional international body. A live AI governance crisis is revealed on screen. The delegates will have 100 minutes to respond. Phase 1 - Research (60 min): Groups use AI tools, resource packs, and their own knowledge to brief themselves on the crisis and develop their position. Phase 2 - Build (40 min): Groups produce a PowerPoint presentation and a one-page position paper outlining their response plan. Both are submitted to the facilitator team at the end of the phase. All submissions are time-stamped.
Lunch Break
Group Presentations & Q&A
Each group presents their response plan to the full room. The facilitator team acts as the international panel - they ask probing questions, challenge assumptions, and probe the evidence behind each policy position. Presentations are 8 minutes, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A. At the end of the session, the facilitator panel selects the Best Response Plan - the group whose policy was the most credible, practical, and well-argued. This is the Master of Crisis Leadership recognition.
Day 2 Close
Delegates are briefed on the Day 3 schedule, including the Knowledge Quiz and the Last Leader Standing competition. The evening is unstructured - delegates are encouraged to rest, reflect, and prepare.
DAY 3 · COMPETE. RISE. BE RECOGNISED.
Knowledge Quiz + Individual Presentation + Last Leader Standing + Awards + City Tour
The Leadership Knowledge Quiz
An individual written quiz based on the resource pack shared before the conference. Completed individually.
Individual Presentation - Open Floor
Delegates who wish to voice a pertinent topic may come forth and do so. Time is allotted based on number of delegates wanting to present.
Last Leader Standing
The competition that defines the conference. Four rounds. Progressively fewer delegates. One winner - the Most Influential Delegate. Details will be revealed on Day 2.
Award Ceremony
The formal close of the World Diplomacy Forum.
Lunch Break
Bali City Experience
An exclusive experience through Bali's cultural landmarks - curated by ISLD as a celebration of the conference's completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who should apply? | Young professionals, diplomats, policy advisors, corporate leaders, NGO directors, academics, and anyone who wants to test and develop their leadership in a real, high-pressure environment. Most delegates are between 18 and 40. |
| Do I need prior knowledge of AI? | No. The programme is designed for leaders who want to understand AI's role in their field - not for technical specialists. The resource pack prepares you fully. |
| What language is the conference in? | English is the primary language of all sessions. |
| Is this a training programme? | No. WDF is an experience, not a training course. There are no lectures, no trainers at the front of the room, and no passive sessions. Everything you do here, you do. |
| What happens if I don't win the Last Leader Standing? | The vast majority of delegates do not win - and leave with just as much value. The competition is one component of a three-day programme. Every delegate is eligible for all five other awards. |
| Can I attend without the scholarship? | Yes. The Full Experience and Programme Only packages are available to all applicants regardless of assessment score. |
| Is accommodation guaranteed in the Full Experience package? | Yes. The Full Experience includes 3 nights hotel accommodation (on double-sharing basis), including breakfast. |
| How is the city tour structured? | The Day 3 Bali City Experience is a guided group tour of Bali's cultural landmarks. It is included in all packages and lasts approximately 3 hours. |
| Can organisations send multiple delegates? | Yes — and we encourage it. Groups of 3 or more qualify for the Group Rate. Contact ISLD directly for group pricing. |
| What is the refund policy? | The commitment fee is non-refundable. For WDF registration fee (Full Experience, and Program Only), refund terms are stated here: https://isldofficial.com/contact-us/tc/ |
Leadership Accessible for All
Scholarship Opportunities 2025
The Leaders Summit 2026 offers a total of 150 scholarships. Scholarship holders can choose from our packages (Non-accommodation/Full Experience) and utilize their scholarship in any of the packages that suits well with them.
Application & Scholarship Process
Submit your application and pay the application/commitment fee.
• If you do not qualify for a scholarship, your application fee is fully refunded.
Submit your application and pay the application/commitment fee.
• If you do not qualify for a scholarship, your application fee is fully refunded.
After submitting the quiz, you’ll receive a copy of your responses and your score.
Our team reviews your full application and assessment results. If selected, you’ll receive your scholarship offer by email.
You’ll have 48 hours to accept the offer, then 72 hours more to confirm your seat by paying the remaining balance.
Once payment is received, we will issue your official invitation letter within 7 business days.
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