Everything you need to know about attending YALS 2027 in Accra, Ghana.
Accra, Ghana
25 – 27 November 2027
#YALS2027
The organizing committee of the Young African Leaders Summit, under the auspices of the Young Global Leaders Network (YGLN), looks forward to welcoming you at YALS 2027! We are thrilled to be hosting you and other emerging leaders from around the world.
You'll find the following information useful for your participation.
Best Regards, Participants Affairs and Registration Team
You are entreated to check as soon as possible with the Ghana embassy or high commission in your country regarding visa/entry requirements and apply for visa if you require one at least 4 weeks before your departure.
Please use your invitation letter to apply for your visa. We will be happy to provide additional visa support letter if required. Do send us a request if necessary.
The YALS 2027 organising committee has arranged for accommodation for 200 local residents and foreign delegates. We have 200 accommodation slots available on a first pay, first served basis.
Accommodation shall be two (2) delegates sharing one room with double beds. This is to encourage networking.
Foreign delegates are expected to arrive on 19th November 2027.
Resident locals or Ghanaian Residents are expected to arrive at their hotel/hostel on 19th November 2027.
Foreign delegates and resident local delegates are expected to depart by 12:00 GMT of 23rd November 2027.
Details of hotels/hostels will be made available a month before the Summit. Please note that accommodation remains unchanged once allocated a room. You can however arrange for your own accommodation.
Anyone wishing to extend their stay does so on their own budget and arrangements. Delegates will be allocated either a double bedroom (sharing with one other delegate, 2 in a room) or a single room in either a hostel or hotel.
There will be a welcome kiosk and a protocol team to receive foreign delegates at the Airport on 19th November 2027.
Delegates are to book their air travel into Accra 'ACC' which is Accra's main international airport (Kotoka International Airport).
There will be shuttle buses to and from the airport as well as from the hotels/hostels (for those we are accommodating) to the summit auditorium in Accra each day of the summit.
Schedules and operational information relating to this will be communicated in due time.
While we will always keep an updated version of the programme on the summit website, you will be receiving comprehensive details at the event.
Depending on your interests, we will assign you to a focused group for our breakout sessions.
All delegates can pay the summit registration fee and/or accommodation fee by using any of the three (3) payment methods below.
To pay by card, copy and paste the link below into your browser and proceed (paying by card is completely safe and easy):
Payment can also be made directly by swift or bank transfer or bank deposit into the below bank details:
Quote your unique identification number on the pay-in slip. Upon completion, scan and email the receipt to yalsummit@yglnetwork.com. Include your name, ID number and country.
Ghanaians can pay into the below bank account:
The currency used in Ghana is the cedis.
Business casual, African print or T-Shirt is suggested, with comfortable footwear. You're reminded to carry a country flag.
Once accredited, we will create a personalised participant badge/tag for you. This badge must be always clearly visible for security and access control. Bring a valid government-issued ID to collect your badge.
All sessions will be translated simultaneously in two official languages: English and French. Breakout sessions will have assigned interpreters.
Insurance for medical, travel, or any other purpose is your responsibility. Accra is a safe city. Ghana Police Service and National Ambulance Service will be on-site for emergencies.
We have appointed Country Directors for each country to provide leadership support, assist with welfare, and coordinate travel arrangements. Reach out to your representative via the YALS website.
If you meet the eligibilities, you should get a response from the selection team within 10 to 20 working days of registration. First check the spam folder of your email. Reach out to us if there are unexplained delays.
Yes! We offer Partial Funding which is available for applicants to select during the application stage. Additionally, we fund local transport, accommodation and feeding out of the summit fees you pay. Unfortunately, we're unable to sponsor costs of international flights and visa processing. You can source for your own funding based on the letters we will give you.
Only paid up members/delegates who are issued an invitation and registration number are eligible to participate.
Translation will be provided in English and French during the opening, closing ceremonies, presentations, keynote and panel sessions.
Some attendees will need to apply for a visa. A visa may be obtained from Consulates or other Embassies authorized by the Government of Ghana to issue visas on her behalf. Find out if you need a visa for your trip to the Summit.
Processing times vary depending on the visa office and the time of the year. Participants are encouraged to apply as soon as their registration is confirmed to ensure they receive the visa in time.
Having confirmed you as a participant, we will issue to you an official letter or other relevant information to enable you process your visa. We have made arrangements with various foreign missions. Contact your consulates.
We're open to partnerships that are in line with our vision. To support YALS 2027, contact partner@yglnetwork.com.
We welcome delegations from universities/student groups, youth-based organizations, national and international agencies. If you are interested in sending a delegation, reach out to us.
Step 1: Register through the YALS website. Step 2: Once accepted, you receive an official invitation letter and payment directions. Step 3: You are added to the final participant list and assigned a unique ID number.
Only applications that go through the official link on the YALS website will be considered. Visit the registration page to apply.