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Ai For Global Leaders (AGL)
Kuala Lumpur 2026

AI for Global Leaders (AGL) Kuala Lumpur 2026 is continuing the legacy of the Youth Dialogue Forum (YDF). It brings together emerging leaders, innovators, and changemakers to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping leadership across industries.

AGL continues YDF’s mission by equipping young leaders to lead responsibly and ethically in an AI-driven world.

Theme: AI as a Catalyst for Leadership Evolution

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Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia

March
26-29

Venue - AGL 2026

Cosmo Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Via Metro/Train

Step 1 — Airport Train (KLIA Ekspres or KLIA Transit)

Step 2 — Metro from KL Sentral to Masjid Jamek

Step 3 — 3-4 Min Walk to Cosmo Hotel
Cost: ~RM2–3

Tips for International Travelers

Buy Touch ‘n Go card at airport (useful for all metro/LRT).

Trains accept luggage.
Last train ~midnight (varies).

Grab taxi from KL Sentral to hotel (~RM8–12) if tired

Registration - Deadline
Phase 03 - 25 February

Registration for Fully Funded Category Closed!

KEY LEARNINGS FOR ATTENDEES

By the end of the event, participants will:

  • Understand how AI enhances leadership, not replaces it
  • Use AI to increase productivity, focus, and clarity
  • Make better, faster, and more informed decisions
  • Build ethical awareness around AI bias and misuse
  • Confidently use AI to innovate, lead change, and scale impact
  • Develop a personal AI leadership toolkit

Keynotes for AGL Kuala Lumpur 2026

Intensive talks,
panels, workshops

Meaningful‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ reflection starts when inquisitive people come together. These unique meetings provide leaders, imaginative thinkers and daring innovators with a forum for discussions that really dig into the genuine problems.

Eligibility - Criteria

Advocacy Focus

Community Development, Sustainability, and Youth Empowerment

Eligibility

University Students and Working Professionals

Age Requirement

Applicants Must Be 15 Years or Above

Nationality

Open to applicants from all nationalities

Target Audience

Young Leaders, Volunteers, and Social Impact Professionals

Application Phases & DeadLines

The application process Of Fully Funded Catogery is conducted in three phases.

shortlisting round is held

At the end of each phase where 10 FULLY FUNDED DELEGATES are Shortlisted. The process is inclusive and does not impose limitations based on country, gender, or age.

Application - Journey

A simple 4-step process from submission to final selection. Your phase depends on the date you submit.

Step 1 ·
Submit your application

Complete the online application and pay the registration fee. The date of submission determines which application phase your application is in.

Step 2 ·
Delegate Portal Completion

After registration, you receive the delegate portal login details via email. Log in to complete your full profile, upload documents,  and a professional picture. Incomplete portals are not reviewed.

Step 3 ·
Eligibility Check & Shortlisting

Our selection committee reviews completed delegate profiles and shortlists candidates within their respective phases. Early applicants will also be reconsidered in later stages.

Step 4 ·
Selection notification

Selected delegates receive official confirmation via email with category details (Fully Funded / Partially Funded / Other) and next steps.

Total Available Seats

30 Fully Funded
30 Partial Funded
50 Self Funded
50 Forum Passes

Participation Catogeries

Forum Pass

$ 150 200
  • Meals during the forum
  • merchandise and welcome kit
  • Participation certificate
  • Access to all sessions, workshops & cultural segments
  • Kuala Lumpur city tour
  • Cultural exchange activities
  • Speaking opportunities
  • Visa Support Letter
  • 4-star accommodation
  • Round-trip international airfare
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Fully Funded

$ 13.49
  • Meals during the forum
  • merchandise and welcome kit
  • Participation certificate
  • Access to all sessions, workshops & cultural segments
  • Kuala Lumpur city tour
  • Cultural exchange activities
  • Speaking opportunities
  • Visa Support Letter
  • 4-star accommodation
  • Round-trip international airfare
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Self Funded

$ 425
  • Meals during the forum
  • merchandise and welcome kit
  • Participation certificate
  • Access to all sessions, workshops & cultural segments
  • Kuala Lumpur city tour
  • Cultural exchange activities
  • Speaking opportunities
  • Visa Support Letter
  • 4-star accommodation
  • Round-trip international airfare
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Why Ai For Future Leaders

  • Event Vision
    To empower the next generation of global leaders with practical, ethical, and strategic AI capabilities, transforming AI from a tool into a leadership catalyst for impact, innovation, and inclusive growth.

     

  • Core Belief
    AI does not replace leadership.
    AI amplifies leadership, when guided by purpose, ethics, and human values.

CORE EVENT TOPICS

AI & Personal Leadership Effectiveness

• AI as a productivity multiplier to enhance daily leadership performance
• Shifting from task overload to strategic focus using AI-driven prioritization
• Using AI as a personal chief of staff for planning, emails, and organization

AI-Enhanced Soft Skills & Leadership

• Leveraging AI to improve communication, presence, and public speaking
• Developing emotional intelligence, empathy, and self-awareness with AI
• Strengthening conflict resolution and negotiation through AI-supported insights

Decision-Making & Strategic Thinking

• Applying data-driven leadership approaches using AI-powered analytics
• Enhancing scenario planning and risk forecasting through intelligent tools
• Reducing bias and improving judgment with responsible AI decision support

Breaking Barriers with AI

• Overcoming burnout, overload, and task paralysis through AI assistance
• Enabling language access, inclusion, and cross-cultural leadership with AI
• Building confidence and clarity for young leaders using AI-based
support

Innovation, Changemaking & Impact

• Transforming ideas into impact using AI for innovation and problem-solving
• Utilizing AI tools to strengthen community and social enterprises
• Enhancing storytelling and vision articulation through creativity

Ethical, Responsible & Inclusive AI Leadership

• Understanding bias in AI and its impact on leadership decisions
• Practicing ethical leadership and accountability in the age of AI
• Building trust, transparency, and inclusivity through responsible AI use

GOALS & OBJECTIVES
OF THE EVENT

Strategic Goals

• Prepare young leaders for AI-powered leadership roles
 • Shift mindset from AI fear to AI fluency
 • Promote ethical, human-centered AI adoption

Learning Objectives

• Equip participants with practical AI tools
• Strengthen leadership soft skills using AI
• Foster responsible AI awareness and governance thinking

Impact Objectives

• Create a network of AI-literate youth leaders
 • Spark innovation projects using AI for social good
 • Position the event as a global youth AI leadership platform

Meet Our Speakers

Faiza Obaid
Deputy Director CISO .Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Lead Auditor - Information Security Certification
Dr. Kamran Ahmed Siddiqui
Certified Peak Performance Coach Certified Behavioral Skill Trainer
Dr. Seemab Latif
PhD in Artificial Intelligence University of Manchester (UK). Head of AI & Data Science, NUST
Dr. Robert Babayan
Specialized in business strategy, innovation management, digital transformation

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FAQ's - You Need To Know

Anyone aged 15 or above from any nationality can apply. We welcome students, volunteers, early-career professionals, social workers and entrepreneurs with an interest in sustainability, leadership and development.

Visit www.riseupall.org → Click Apply Now → Submit form + payment.

The application fee of Fully Funded Catogery is $13.49 for processing. It is mandatory and non-refundable

We offer Fully Funded, Forum Pass and Self-Funded categories. Details are available on our website.

Applications are reviewed by our expert team based on leadership potential, community involvement and relevance to event themes.

No. Selection is merit-based. However, Phase 1 applications are reviewed in all three phases, which gives them more opportunities to be selected compared to later applications.

No. You submit the application once. If you apply early, your profile automatically moves forward into the next phases until seats are filled or the process ends.

  • Phase 1 Deadline: 22 January

  • Phase 2 Deadline: 7 February

  • Phase 3 Deadline: 22 February

Yes.

  • Phase 1 applicants are reviewed again in Phases 2 & 3.

  • Phase 2 applicants move forward to Phase 3 if not selected earlier.

Selected applicants will receive an official confirmation email from RiseUp / Coordination Team.

Late applications are not accepted. Please apply before the deadline mentioned on our website.

You can email us anytime at info@riseupall.org for assistance or visit www.riseupall.org for updates.

Yes, every participant will get an official certificate.

Please visit our official website https://riseupall.org for full details. If you need more help, our team is here to guide you.

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