Global Policy Leadership
Connecting Emerging Leaders to the World’s Most Urgent Challenges.
We produce policy research, convene global forums, and equip the next generation of changemakers to act on climate, governance, education, and sustainable development.
COUNTRIES REACHED
YOUNG LEADERS
PROGRAM COMPLETION
SDGS WE ADVANCE
Institutional Brief
2022-2026
Since 2022, HISA has built international platforms where policy dialogue, youth leadership, and strategic collaboration intersect through research, convenings, fellowships, and global certification programs.
- Innovation
- Global Collaboration
- Social Impact
- Education for All
- Sustainability
- Leadership
- Innovation
- Global Collaboration
- Social Impact
- Education for All
- Sustainability
- Leadership
- Innovation
- Global Collaboration
- Social Impact
- Education for All
- Sustainability
- Leadership
Our Framework
How HISA Operates
HISA builds rigorous spaces where youth leadership, strategic alliances, and institutional policy dialogue meet in practical global programs.
Policy Research
We produce briefs, white papers, and consultations on global governance, climate action, education reform, and the implementation of Agenda 2030 — written for decision-makers, grounded in evidence.
01 / Research
Global Convenings
Our forums and conferences bring together policymakers, researchers, and young leaders from across continents to debate, draft, and pressure-test ideas that move from room to record.
02 / Convene
Leadership for the Next Generation
Through fellowships, training programs, and travel scholarships, we open access for early-career professionals, students, and underrepresented voices to participate in policy at the highest levels.
03 / Leadership
HISA Certification Program
Our certifications equip professionals with recognized credentials in policy analysis, sustainable development, and global governance. Designed with practitioners and reviewed by an international advisory panel, the program validates the skills needed to lead across borders, sectors, and institutions.
04 / Certification
Upcoming Convenings
Upcoming Forums
Explore upcoming international forums, certifications, and leadership programs bringing together emerging leaders, policymakers, and institutions from around the world.
Global Youth Festival 2026
Paris has always been a city of ideas – and in October 2026, it becomes the stage for the world’s youth to shape the future. The Global Youth Festival 2026 is HISA’s most ambitious programme to date: four transformative days of leadership, cross-cultural exchange, and meaningful dialogue at the heart of one of the world’s most iconic capitals. If you are ready to speak up, connect globally, and drive real change – Paris is waiting.
Leadership Certification In Global Diplomacy 2026
The Leadership Certification in Global Diplomacy is an executive learning experience designed to prepare participants for meaningful engagement in international affairs. Hosted in Brussels, the heart of European and multilateral diplomacy, this programme provides hands-on exposure to diplomatic practice, global governance systems and high-level negotiation frameworks.
International Volunteer Forum 4.0
The International Volunteer Forum 2026 is a global gathering of volunteers, youth leaders, and changemakers, set to take place in Budapest, Hungary from 9th to 12th JULY 2026. The event will feature workshops, cultural exchanges, and leadership sessions, aiming to empower young voices and promote community-driven social impact worldwide.
Global Impact
Impact, by the numbers
Since 2022, HISA has built one of the most globally distributed convening networks for emerging policy leaders.
international convenings hosted across 12 countries on 5 continents
delegates convened
awarded in travel scholarships to early-career delegates
policy briefs and consultations published
Global Footprint
Where We Have Been
Casablanca
South-South cooperation and civic leadership gathering.
Madrid
Youth diplomacy, cultural exchange, and public policy labs.
Budapest
Policy fellowship convening and institutional dialogue.
Cape Town
Climate resilience and inclusive growth forum.
Bangkok
Regional collaboration for sustainable development.
Washington DC
Governance, public leadership, and multilateral strategy.
Oxford
Academic leadership institute and research exchange.
Milan
Policy innovation and education futures dialogue.
Istanbul
Cross-regional diplomacy and civic engagement forum.
Sydney
Youth leadership and sustainability roundtable.
Areas of Focus
Policy agendas shaped for global leadership.
Mandate 01
Global Governance
The institutions, treaties, and multilateral systems that shape collective response to shared challenges are under strain. HISA examines where the architecture of international cooperation is working, where it is overdue for reform, and how emerging powers and non-state actors are reshaping it. Our World Policy Conference, HISA Youth Dialogue, policy consultations, and briefs convene governments and rising leaders to debate the future of multilateralism in a multipolar world.
Mandate 03
Education & youth policy
Young people belong in the rooms where policy is made. HISA researches the access, equity, and future-of-learning questions that determine whether the next generation can shape its own conditions. The HISA Youth Fellowship, Youth Dialogues, and Global Youth Convention operationalize that conviction — moving young leaders from observers to drafters of the policies that affect them.
Mandate 04
Diplomacy & international relations
Diplomacy is being remade by new actors, new technologies, and new fault lines. Through the Future Diplomats Forum and our research on track-two and citizen diplomacy, HISA prepares the next generation of diplomats and convenes practitioners — seasoned and emerging — to address shifting geopolitical realities, regional tensions, and the rise of non-traditional diplomatic actors.
Mandate 05
Sustainable development (Agenda 2030)
The 2030 Agenda is the world's most ambitious shared blueprint, and its midpoint has exposed where progress is slipping. HISA tracks implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals across regions, hosts the annual UN SDGs Forum, and acts as a liaison between governments, civil society, and multilateral institutions to accelerate delivery — particularly on the goals furthest off track.
Mandate 06
Youth leadership & civic engagement
Across every issue HISA touches, young people remain the most affected and most under-resourced stakeholders in public life. We equip emerging leaders with the skills, networks, and credentials to lead — not just participate — through the HISA Youth Fellowship, International Volunteer Forum, and the HISA Global Certification Program. The goal is durable civic capacity, not one-time exposure.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Policy agendas shaped for global leadership.
Where HISA concentrates its research, convenings, and leadership programs. Each area is supported by all four pillars of our work — publications, forums, fellowships, and certifications.
Global governance
The institutions, treaties, and multilateral systems that shape collective response to shared challenges are under strain. HISA examines where the architecture of international cooperation is working, where it is overdue for reform, and how emerging powers and non-state actors are reshaping it. Our World Policy Conference, HISA Youth Dialogue, policy consultations, and briefs convene governments and rising leaders to debate the future of multilateralism in a multipolar world.
Mandate 01
Climate & sustainability
Climate change is the defining policy challenge of this generation. HISA concentrates on the implementation gap — the distance between international commitments and national action — with particular attention to climate-just finance, adaptation in vulnerable economies, and youth representation in climate diplomacy. We surface this work through dedicated tracks at our UN SDGs Forum, Global Youth Convention, and through standalone consultations with ministries and multilateral bodies.
Mandate 02
Education & youth policy
Young people belong in the rooms where policy is made. HISA researches the access, equity, and future-of-learning questions that determine whether the next generation can shape its own conditions. The HISA Youth Fellowship, Youth Dialogues, and Global Youth Convention operationalize that conviction — moving young leaders from observers to drafters of the policies that affect them.
Mandate 03
Diplomacy & international relations
Diplomacy is being remade by new actors, new technologies, and new fault lines. Through the Future Diplomats Forum and our research on track-two and citizen diplomacy, HISA prepares the next generation of diplomats and convenes practitioners — seasoned and emerging — to address shifting geopolitical realities, regional tensions, and the rise of non-traditional diplomatic actors.
Mandate 04
Sustainable development (Agenda 2030)
The 2030 Agenda is the world's most ambitious shared blueprint, and its midpoint has exposed where progress is slipping. HISA tracks implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals across regions, hosts the annual UN SDGs Forum, and acts as a liaison between governments, civil society, and multilateral institutions to accelerate delivery — particularly on the goals furthest off track.
Mandate 05
Youth leadership & civic engagement
Across every issue HISA touches, young people remain the most affected and most under-resourced stakeholders in public life. We equip emerging leaders with the skills, networks, and credentials to lead — not just participate — through the HISA Youth Fellowship, International Volunteer Forum, and the HISA Global Certification Program. The goal is durable civic capacity, not one-time exposure.
Mandate 06
Institutional Partnerships
An institutional partner ecosystem for research, convening, and impact.
HISA does not work alone. Our convenings, publications, and leadership programs are made possible by a global network of institutions — host governments, universities, multilateral agencies, and civil society organizations — who bring venues, expertise, and networks that turn ideas into policy.
We currently work alongside partners across Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and Oceania.
Academic & Research Partners
- Co-host global fellowships and policy convenings
- Contribute faculty, scholars, and keynote experts
- Collaborate on whitepapers, journals, and policy research
Government & ministry partners
- Host HISA forums and diplomatic dialogues
- Send official youth and policy delegations
- Engage HISA research within public policy discussions
Multilateral & UN Collaborators
- Advance SDG and Agenda 2030 tracking initiatives
- Partner on climate, diplomacy, and governance programs
- Support youth representation in multilateral institutions
Civil Society, Foundations & Media
- Nominate delegates and emerging youth leaders
- Expand visibility of HISA forums through media coverage
- Support advocacy, outreach, and civic engagement efforts
Interested in collaborating with HISA on research, convenings, or global initiatives?
Delegate Perspectives
Experiences From the HISA Network
More than 2,265 delegates have passed through HISA convenings since 2022, from 150+ nationalities. Their work continues across ministries, multilateral institutions, classrooms, and civil society organizations on every continent we have reached.
Destin MANARIYO
Founder/CEO of IGIS
Amal Tatay
Business Analytics & Marketing Student
Roumaissa Khadidja MOSBAH
Creative English Teacher | TEFL-Certified | Curriculum Developer
Rauf Hasanzade
Student at International Maarif Schools Of Bucharest
Remus Sabadas
International Relations PhD Student
Lord Justice Okanta Kumi
Multidisciplinary Project Manager
Kofi Gyau-Kyereh
Youth Diplomat
Suvethasree P U
ASU Learning Enterprise
Gabriela Williams
International Relations Concentration
Jaeda McDonald
Future Diplomats Forum Delegate
Kateryna Ostrovska
MD, Lean Green Belt
Latest Insights
Policy Notes & Institutional Updates
Read the latest perspectives, program updates, and policy reflections from HISA’s global network of emerging leaders, researchers, and institutional partners.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate in HISA convenings?
HISA convenings are open to students, early-career professionals, researchers, and practitioners from any country. Most programs are designed for those between the ages of 18 and 35 with a demonstrated interest in policy, governance, or international affairs.
How do I apply for a HISA program?
Applications are submitted online through the individual event page. Each convening has its own eligibility criteria, application deadline, and selection process. Shortlisted applicants are notified by email.
Are scholarships available?
Yes. HISA awards travel scholarships to early-career delegates who demonstrate merit and financial need. Since 2022, we have distributed over $565,000 in scholarship support across our convenings. Scholarship availability varies by program.
What is the HISA Global Certification Program?
The HISA Global Certification Program offers internationally recognized credentials in policy analysis, sustainable development, and global governance. The program is designed for working professionals and reviewed by an international advisory panel.
Does HISA provide visa support?
Yes. Selected participants receive an official invitation letter and supporting documentation to assist with the visa application process. HISA does not guarantee visa approval, as this remains at the discretion of the relevant embassy or consulate.
How does the affiliate program work?
HISA runs an affiliate program open to alumni, partners, and advocates. Affiliates earn a 10% commission on every successful referral. Payouts are made via PayPal, Wise, or direct bank transfer.
Where do HISA convenings take place?
HISA hosts convenings across the world. Past locations include Sydney, Istanbul, Milan, Oxford, Washington D.C., Bangkok, Cape Town, Budapest, Madrid, Casablanca, and Cairo. Upcoming event locations are listed on the events page.
How is HISA funded?
HISA is supported through a combination of participant registration fees, institutional partnerships, foundation grants, and scholarship sponsorships. We do not accept funding that compromises the independence of our research or convenings.
Can organizations partner with HISA?
Yes. HISA works with academic institutions, government ministries, multilateral agencies, foundations, and civil society organizations. Partnership opportunities include co-hosting convenings, contributing to publications, and sponsoring delegate scholarships. Visit our partner page for more information.
How can I stay updated on upcoming programs?
You can follow HISA on its official channels or subscribe to the newsletter through the website. All upcoming convenings are listed on the events page as soon as applications open.
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