3RD BIENNiAL
YOUNG AFRICAN LEADERS SUMMIT
2026

Summit date
20, 21 & 22 November 2026

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ACCOMMODATION, ARRIVALS & LOGISTICS

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 the YALS2026! 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

Summit Venue:

  • Accra, Ghana

Visa

You are entreated to check as soon as possible with the Ghana embassy / high commission in your country regarding visa/entry requirements and apply for visa if you require one at least 4 weeks to 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.

Accommodation

The YALS 2026 organising committee has arranged for accommodation for 200 local residents and foreign delegates.

We have 200 accommodation available and is on first pay first serve policy. 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 2026.

Resident locals or Ghanaian Residents are expected to arrive at their hotel/hostel on 19th November 2026.

Foreign delegates and resident local delegates are expected to depart by 12:00 GMT of 23rd November 2026.

Details of hotels/hostels will be made available a month to 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 thus 2 in a room) or a single room in either a hostel or hotel.

Airport, Help desk & Protocols

There will be a welcome kiosk and a protocol team to receive foreign delegates at the Airport on 19th November 2026. 

Delegates are to book their air travel into Accra ‘ACC’ which is Accra’s main international airport (Kotoka International Airport).

Transportation

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.

Programme

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.

Summit Registration Fees Payment and/or Accommodation Fees

All Delegates can pay the summit registration fee and/or accommodation fee by using any of the three (3) payment methods below.

Accreditation and Registration

Once you are accredited to attend the Summit, we will create a personalized participant badge/tag for you. This badge must be always clearly visible for purposes of security and access control to the Summit environments.
You will need a valid government-issued identification to pick up your badge. For example, international attendees could present a passport, a Voter’s, or student’s ID card.

Communications & Socials

The Summit hashtag for social media is #YALS2026. 

Translation

All sessions will be translated simultaneously in two official languages: English and French.
‪Breakout sessions will have assigned interpreters to assist all working groups duly.

Safety, Healthcare and Emergencies

Participants are to note that insurance for medical, travel, or any other purpose, is their responsibility.

Accra is a safe city, however in the event of any emergency, please seek help.

The Ghana Police Service and the National Ambulance Service will be on-site to provide help in case of security and medical emergencies, respectively.

For any other situation at your allocated residential facilities, reach out to your chaperons or the facility manager.

General Information

Currency and Banking

The currency used in Ghana is the cedis.

Dress Code

Business casual/African print/T-Shirt is suggested for the Summit, with comfortable footwear. You’re reminded to carry a country flag.

Country Directors

We have appointed Country Directors for each country to provide leadership support, assist with delegates welfare, coordinate, and harmonize travel arrangements within each country.
You may want to reach out to your representative and connect with other delegates from your country. Send them an email. On our website visit the Country Director page.

www.yalsummit.co

Facebook: Young African Leaders Summit#YALS2026 or #YALS2026

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PARTICIPANTS’ GUIDE

If you have received your invitation letter, this is your place to be. Otherwise, return to the Register as Delegate 2021 page to apply.Welcome MessageThe organizing committee of the Young African Leaders Summit, under the auspices of the Young Global Leaders Network (YGLN) looks forward to welcoming you at the YALS2021! 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 RegardsParticipants Affairs and Registration TeamVenueAccra, GhanaVisaYou are entreated to check as soon as possible with the Ghana embassy / high commission in your country regarding visa/entry requirements. Please use your invitation letter to apply for your visa. We will be happy to provide a visa support letter if required. Do send us a request if necessary.AccommodationThe YALS 2021 organising committee has arranged for accommodation for 200 local residents and foreign delegates.We have 200 accommodation available and is on first pay first serve policy.Foreign delegates are expected to arrive on 24th November 2021.Resident locals or Ghanaian Residents are expected to arrive at the hotel/hostel on 24th November 2021.Foreign and resident local delegates are expected to depart by 12:00 GMT of 28th November 2021.Details of hotels/hostels will be made available a month to 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.Help desk & Protocols There will be a welcome kiosk and a protocol team to receive foreign delegates at the Kotoka International Airport on 24th November 2021. TransportationThere 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.  Schedules and operational information relating to this will be communicated in due time.ProgrammeWhile we will keep an updated version of the programme on the summit website at all times, 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.Summit Registration Fees Payment and/or Accommodation Fees 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, click the below link (paying by card is completely safe and easy) –                                                                                                                                                  https://buytickets.at/ygls2020/468723                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Payment can also be made directly by swift or bank transfer or bank deposit into the below bank details:                                                                                                          Account Name: Young Global Leaders Network LBG                                              Bank Name: Absa Bank GhanaBank Address: J.E.A Mills High Street Accra                                                                  Branch: Head Office                                                                                                                    Branch Code: 064                                                                                                              Account Number (Dollar/USD): 1478946                                                                              International Swift Code: BARCGHACOr pay into our Cedi accountAccount Name: Young Global Leaders Network LBG Bank Name: Absa Bank Ghana Bank Address: J.E.A Mills High Street Accra Branch: Ring Road Central Branch Code: 014 Account Number (Cedi): 1041010International Swift Code: BARCGHACQuote your unique identification number on the pay-in slip. Upon completion of the transaction at your bank, please scan and email to us the Telegraphic Transfer (TT) Receipt signed and stamped by the Bank Teller/Cashier indicating payment made. The receipt should be emailed to summitfees@yalsummit.co or delegate@yalsummit.co. Include your name, unique identification number and country in the message OR Email evidence of payment, together with your name, country and membership number to us via summitfees@yalsummit.co or delegate@yalsummit.co.                                                                                                                                                                                           OrGhanaians or Local Delegates can also pay via our MTN Mobile Money merchant account, using the following procedure:Dial *170#Select 2 – Momo Pay & Pay BillSelect 1 – Momo PayEnter Merchant ID – 898616Enter AmountEnter Reference(Your reference is your unique identification number , full name as you registered with, and indicate summit fees). Enter your PINOrPay to – 0559025240Enter Reference(Your reference is your full name as you registered with and indicate summit fees).Enter your PINIf you have any challenges, you can reach out to our financial desk at summitfees@yalsummit.co or delegate@yalsummit.co. Accreditation and RegistrationOnce you are accredited to attend the Summit, we will create a personalized participant badge/tag for you. This badge must be clearly visible at all times for purposes of security and access control to the Summit environments. You will need a valid government-issued identification to pick up your badge. For example, international attendees could present a passport; a Voter’s or student’s ID card.Communications & Socials                                                                                                       The Summit hashtag for social media is #YALS2021. Translation                                                                                                                               All sessions will be translated simultaneously in two official languages: English and French. ‪Breakout sessions will have assigned interpreters to assist all working groups duly.Safety, Healthcare and EmergenciesParticipants are to note that insurance for medical, travel, or any other purpose, is their responsibility.Ghana is a safe country, however in the event of any emergency, please seek help.The Ghana Police Service and the National Ambulance Service will be on-site to provide help in case of security and medical emergencies respectively.For any other situation at your allocated residential facilities, reach out to your chaperons or the facility manager.General Information Currency and BankingThe currency used in Ghana is the Ghana cedi or GH¢ or ¢.Dress CodeBusiness casual/African print/T-Shirt is suggested for the Summit, with comfortable footwear. You’re reminded to carry a country flag.Country DirectorsWe have appointed Country Directors for each country to provide leadership support, assist with delegates welfare, coordinate and harmonize travel arrangements within each country. You may want to reach out to your representative and connect with other delegates from your country. Send them an email. On our website visit the Country Director page.

www.yalsummit.co

Facebook: Young African Leaders Summit#YALS2021YALS2021 or #YALS2021

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