Develop your leadership in an international JCI setting
JCI European Academy 2026 brings together 96 incoming JCI Local Presidents from across Europe for an intensive leadership academy in Gothenburg, Sweden. From 31 July to 4 August 2026, participants take part in four days of high-quality training led by JCI trainers.
The programme is designed as a leadership journey. You grow as an individual, learn how to contribute to a team, and discover how to lead with clarity, confidence and purpose. With an open mind, curiosity and a strong will to learn, JCI European Academy 2026 gives you practical insights that can strengthen your local organisation, your national JCI involvement, your international opportunities and your career.
What you will learn during the JCI European Academy 2026
- collaborate with young leaders from different European countries;
- strengthen your own leadership style;
- learn from international trainers;
- prepare yourself for future local, national or international JCI roles;
- build a valuable network beyond your own chapter.
Background and objectives
JCI European Academy 2026 was created to increase understanding and cooperation between future leaders from different countries. It offers a forum where participants can exchange experiences, knowledge, culture and values while building connections within JCI Europe.
The academy aims to stimulate new networks, encourage inter-European projects and support the growth of the JCI spirit, starting at local level. It also helps participants develop management skills, professional confidence and a stronger awareness of JCI’s identity, programmes and international impact.
The JCI European Academy 2026 is more than a training course. It is an unforgettable learning opportunity, a gateway to international friendship and a strong foundation for anyone who wants to grow as a leader within JCI and beyond.
Registration
The deadline for the 2026 edition has passed. Applications for the 2027 edition are expected to open from February 2027 onwards.
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