An Outstanding International Group Selected for the 17th School for Young Leaders

The participant group for the 17th School for Young Leaders of President Ivanov has officially been selected!

Following a highly competitive selection process, we are proud to welcome an outstanding group of young professionals and emerging leaders from Macedonia and countries across the world, including the United States, Türkiye, Pakistan, Nepal, Egypt, Azerbaijan, Japan, and Afghanistan.

This year, we received an exceptionally large number of strong applications, making the selection process both challenging and inspiring. The chosen participants distinguished themselves through their achievements, leadership potential, motivation, diverse experience, and genuine commitment to creating a positive impact in their communities.

The selected group brings together different cultures, academic and professional backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. This diversity promises meaningful discussions, new friendships, valuable exchanges, and a truly dynamic learning experience.

We have high expectations for this remarkable generation of participants. We believe in their potential and look forward to seeing them challenge one another, learn together, and transform their ideas into action throughout the program.

Under this year’s theme, “New World. New Leadership. New Pragmatism.”, the 17th School will offer a space where promising young leaders can connect, grow, and explore the kind of leadership our rapidly changing world requires.

We warmly congratulate all selected participants and look forward to an inspiring and successful 17th School for Young Leaders!

17PISYL2026 Team