The Foróige Leadership for Life conference is a unique experience and learning opportunity for young leaders aged 15-18 years. It offers participants a chance to develop the skills and qualities of strong leadership in a fun and safe environment. Participants get to complete a Module of the internationally renowned Foróige Leadership for Life Programme. They will be surrounded by like-minded young people from around the globe and hear from inspirational leaders from the world of business, sport, philanthropy, media etc. who will share their own personal leadership journeys. Participants will also get to take part in many of the fun extracurricular activities and events that are on offer during the conference. You can take a look at our new video above to get a flavour of what's instore for those attending the conference!!
How to get involved
This years conference will take place from Monday 28th July to Friday 1st August in Maynooth University. Registration for the 2025 Conference is NOW OPEN!
The cost to attend the conference this year is €350 which includes all fees for the duration of the conference (excluding travel to/from Maynooth University campus). All further information regarding the conference and the payment, will be sent directly to the successful applicants in the days after the closing date.
All applicants must be a current and actively involved member of Foróige. Those eligible and interested in a place at the conference can apply by completing this Leadership Conference Application Form. The deadline for the receipt of applications is 5pm Tuesday the 6th of May 2025. This is a strict deadline. We expect to be oversubscibed with applications therfore making an application will not guarantee a place.
Please ensure to apply for the module of the programme which you are eligible for.
Module 1: This is the first module of the Leadership for Life programme. Anyone that has not already started the programme should apply for this Module.
Module 2: If an applicant has already successfully completed Module 1 of the Leadership for Life programme you are eligible to apply for a place on Module 2 of the programme.
Advanced: This module is a specific module only available at the Leadership for Life conference. The advanced module is not linked to Foundation certificate in Youth Leadership and Community Action. To be eligible for this module, you must already have successfully completed Module 1 & 2 of the Leadership for Life programme. This module is particularly suited to older members of Foróige who are preparing to move into a different stage of their lives, such as college, work, travel etc.
Applicants will be asked to select the relevent module they want to apply for on the application form. Spaces are limited on each module therefore completion of the application form does not guarantee a place. Applicants should complete all parts of the form carefully and answer all questions asked. More information about the conference is available here.
Volunteer Involvement
If there are any volunteers that would be interested and suitable (over 21 years of age, vetted and trained in Child Protection) to be part of the leadership conference team this year, please get involved, or get others to get involved, by completing this Volunteer Application Form.
If you want any further information or you have any queries please email [email protected]
