Leadership Seminar 2026, 78TH BP Fellowship Event

Several hundred leaders, young changemakers, and representatives of society from around the world gathered in Stockholm for the seminar A Peaceful and Inclusive World.

At a time marked by conflict, polarisation, and global uncertainty, questions of peace, democracy, inclusion, and values-driven leadership were at the centre of the discussions.

In his opening speech, our Honorary Chairman, His Majesty the King, returned to the role of Scouting as a global movement founded on shared values, where young people around the world are given the opportunity to grow, take responsibility, and contribute to something greater than themselves.

One of the seminar’s keynote speakers was Nobel Peace Prize laureate and journalist Maria Ressa, who spoke about the resilience of democracy, freedom of the press, and the importance of defending truth in a digital age.

The next speaker was entrepreneur and Scout Fabian Hedin. He repeatedly returned to the importance of community, trust, and people’s ability to grow through responsibility and confidence. Drawing from his own experiences, he described how both Scouting and Swedish society have been shaped by a culture where young people are encouraged to test ideas, fail, and try again.

Dr. Andres Morales presented his research on how Scouting’s non-formal education contributes to peacebuilding through relationships, shared experiences, and encounters between people from different parts of the world.

In the seminar’s closing remarks, World Scouting Secretary General David Berg returned to how issues of peace, sustainability, and opportunities for young people are interconnected. He described how Scouting is built on creating safe environments where young people are given the opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, be listened to, and fully be themselves.

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We express our deepest gratitude to the organising committee of Scouterna for this exceptional seminar — your dedication and thoughtful planning created an inspiring and truly valuable experience for everyone involved