A next-generation acceleration program for newcomers with a strong ambition to penetrate strategic networks and influence the fields of civil society and public leadership in Europe.

A next-generation acceleration program for newcomers with a strong ambition to penetrate strategic networks and influence the fields of civil society and public leadership in Europe.

Emerging Leaders is an innovative program run by PLACE, a start-up specialized in newcomer talent, and is certified by the BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt, a prestigious foundation that promotes responsible leadership across the world. Emerging Leaders is run in collaboration with The European Coalition which is an European network of refugee- migrant- and Diaspora-led groups and initiatives.

The economic world today is highly impacted by global challenges such as climate change, tech inclusion, gender equality, access to education, and urban development. It needs new talents to navigate the changes associated with these phenomena.

Organizations in the fields of business, media, and advocacy need women and men willing to embody new models of leadership. Newcomers, including migrants and refugees, bringing new insights and fresh solutions, are in a unique position to shape high-value answers to these topics. 

The program is 100% online and compatible with candidates who have full time commitments. 

Emerging Leaders offers a new and dynamic pedagogy in service of new leadership roles. Complete with certification by the BMW Foundation, this opportunity includes:

Professional challenges with expert feedback

Self-driven learning supported by leading ed-tech platforms

Next-generation mentoring based on goal-setting and a personal coach

Production of a professional portfolio relevant for public leadership

Immersion in strategic events with leaders in the sector

During 8 months, from March to October 2021, emerging leaders will develop their vision of how they want to contribute to strategic networks and leading organizations. They will learn to apply best practices in the sector in practical, real-world situations. They will nurture their sense of initiative to make their mark in their future work environments.

Apply to be an emerging leader!

Are you ready to showcase your skills? Are you ready to work alongside global leaders? Apply today and tell us what subject you would like to influence and how you plan on making it happen.

Become a coach for an

emerging leader!

We are looking for experts from around the globe to coach migrants and refugees in Europe to take on leadership roles on public issues. Does this sound like you? Apply here to become a coach for an emerging leader!

 Emerging leaders 2020 Alumni

Moulham Abou Kheir

Moulham Abou Kheir

Helay Rahim

Helay Rahim

Mohamed Alborgi

Mohamed Alborgi

Jamil Ahmad Allaudin

Jamil Ahmad Allaudin

Qadria Jaffary

Qadria Jaffary

Taha Nisari

Taha Nisari

Mohammed Hussein Hashim

Mohammed Hussein Hashim

Yara Alnajjar

Yara Alnajjar

Tamim Heikal

Tamim Heikal

Lul Mohamoud

Lul Mohamoud