Global Diplomacy Challenge (GDC)

Test Your Diplomatic Skills on a Global Stage

The Global Diplomacy Challenge (GDC) is a prestigious competition designed to enhance leadership, critical thinking, and negotiation skills. Participants engage in simulated diplomatic scenarios, tackling global challenges with innovative solutions.

 

How It Works:

 

  • Competition Format: Themed debates, crisis simulations, and policy drafting.
  • How to Participate: Register, attend training sessions, and compete at regional and global levels.
  • Prizes & Recognition: Top participants receive awards, scholarships, and mentorship opportunities.

Past Winners: Spotlight on previous champions and their achievements.

Are you ready to be the next global leader?

Event Schedule

Break down of events

Arrival & Idea Spark

5:00 PM

Check-in + Welcome Snacks

6:00 PM

Icebreaker Challenge

“Pitch Your Hometown in 60 Secs” (gets everyone talking)

7:00 PM

Keynote

Young founder shares “3 Mistakes I Made”

8:00 PM

Dinner + Idea Wall

Stickies with biz concepts

Pitch Battles & Judging (Conference Day 1)

10:00 AM

Pitch Bootcamp

30-min crash course on presenting

11:00 AM

Round 1 Pitches

  • All participants pitch (10 mins + 5 mins Q&A)
  • Judges give live feedback

1:00 PM

Lunch + Mentor Matchmaking

2:30 PM

Top 20 Announcement

3:00 PM

Workshop

“Fix Your Pitch” using judge feedback

4:00 PM

Refreshments + Networking Bingo

Find co-founder material

Finals & Flag Ceremony (Main Event Day)

10:00 AM

Final Pitches

Top 10 compete

12:00 PM

Lunch + Judge Deliberation

1:30 PM

Award Ceremony

  • Best Innovation, Most Viable, People’s Choice
  • Prize: Mentorship sessions/small funding

2:30 PM

Flag Ceremony

  • Delegates parade with national/state flags
  • Group photo with awards
  • Official handshake line with judges

3:30 PM

Startup Expo

Participants showcase ideas informally

Refresh & Explore

10:00 AM

Wellness Session

Yoga/Meditation for entrepreneurs

11:00 AM

City Tour

Visit 1 cool startup office + photo ops

1:00 PM

Closing Lunch

  • “Pitch Your Next Idea” over dessert
  • Contact exchange

3:00 PM

Official End