The Senior Leadership for Peace Seminar 2026 is a three-day intensive executive seminar held in Geneva, Switzerland. It is designed for senior leaders responsible for shaping peace and security agendas in their organisations or countries. The programme is jointly organised by the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP), UNITAR (United Nations Institute for Training and Research), and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.
Participants engage in strategic discussions, peer exchanges, and leadership reflection focused on complex global peace and security challenges. Topics include adaptive leadership, the impacts of emerging technologies, rule of law, crisis management, and innovative peacebuilding strategies.
Eligibility:
- Open to senior-level leaders and decision-makers in governments, international and multilateral organisations, civil society, or the private sector.
- Applicants should hold strategic, executive, or senior advisory roles with responsibility for peace, security, or policy decisions.
- There are no nationality restrictions, so professionals from Somalia and other countries are eligible.
- Participants must have proven leadership experience and be ready to engage in high-level strategic dialogue.
- Benefits:
- Intensive engagement with a global network of senior peace and security leaders.
- Opportunity for peer-to-peer learning and professional reflection on leadership challenges.
- Exposure to emerging trends in peace and security, including technology and rule of law frameworks.
- Seminar costs are fully covered (no participation fee for the 2026 edition).
- Certificate of participation and networking opportunities with thought leaders.
- Note: Travel, accommodation, visa, and other personal expenses are generally not covered unless specified separately by organisers.
Deadline:
- Applications close on 17 March 2026.
How to Apply:
- Interested candidates must apply through the official GCSP course page
- Submit a professional profile highlighting senior leadership experience, current role, and relevance to peace and security issues.
- Ensure all application details are accurate and submitted before the deadline to be considered.
