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FAQs

  • The MCN Global Leadership Summit 2027 seeks to connect emerging leaders, innovators, partners, university leaders, policy makers and global systems and platform civic leadership as engines of leadership, innovation, and societal impact.

  • The Summit is being organized by Millennium Campus Network in collaboration with Lagos State University, Nigeria.

  • The Theme for this year’s summit is “Built to Lead”. It draws attention to university spaces as the beacon of knowledge and MCN’s commitment to students into globally minded leaders, connecting campus experience to innovation, and international systems. It represents our partnership built with purpose and a platform designed to refine, elevate, and project its leaders onto the global stage.

  • The MCN Global Leadership Summit 2027 is intended for young leaders aged 18-35 who are passionate about youth leadership, civic engagement, and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals.

General Information

  • You have to be between the ages of 18 - 35 (inclusive) as of 23rd March 2027 with a strong interest in civic leadership and Sustainable Development Goals to be eligible to apply.

  • Everyone interested in attending the summit needs to complete the application form on our website. The application does not require you to pay any fee or purchase the pass. Only upon selection, you will be required to purchase the delegate pass and confirm your participation.

    Note:  Please beware of any unrecognized request for payment. We will contact applicants via events@mcnpartners.org.

  • The selection criteria is based on the applicant’s alignment, sustained interest and action in social impact and civic engagement work.

  • No, there is no application fee to apply to the Summit. However, the Summit is ticketed, and attendees will need to purchase a delegate pass upon passing the application stage.

    Once selected, Team MCN will contact you via email with payment instructions and the next steps to confirm your participation.

  • The first priority deadline to apply for the 2027 Global Leadership Summit is August 31 2026, 11:59 PM ET. 

  • Applicants will be notified of their selection on a rolling basis after they submit their application.

Applicant Eligibility  & Selection

Participation & Attendance

  • The attendance to the summit in person. If you are purchasing tickets, you are expected to attend the summit in-person for the days you purchase tickets for.

  • Yes there will be e-certificates for attendees.

  • The dress code for the first two days of the summit is business casual. For the third day, we welcome participants to wear their traditional attires.

Program & Agenda

  • Each summit day is uniquely curated to give our attendees the best experience. Each day is a culmination of panel discussions, workshops, keynote addresses and curated networking sessions.

Communications & Updates

  • The participants will receive updates via email. You can also keep an eye on our social media pages for updates and announcements.

  • For any queries about the summit, reach out to us at eventst@mcnpartners.org

  • There will be multiple briefings and  Bi-monthly AMA session closer to the event for prospective and registered attendees. More details will be shared via email. 

  • Yes, the event is ticketed.

    Pass Prices:

    International Attendees

    • Full Summit Delegate Pass (Days 1-3): USD $150

    Attendees from Africa

    • Full Summit Delegate Pass (Days 1-3):USD $50

    • Leadership Summit Delegate Pass (Day 3 only):USD $30 (limited availability)

    Alumni Discount: Millennium Campus Network alumni are eligible for discounted registration:

    • International alumni: Full Summit Delegate Pass (Days 1-3) – USD $120

    • African alumni: Full Summit Delegate Pass (Days 1-3) – USD $50

    • African alumni: Leadership Summit Delegate Pass (Day 3 only) – USD $30

    Note: The ticket DOES NOT cover Flights and visa costs. Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel and visa expenses.

  • We unfortunately  do not have any funding availability for participants. All applicants are required to buy their own tickets for participating in the summit. 

    However, some participants may be able to avail certain discounts: 

    • For International Attendees who are alumni of MCN programs, the discounted price Full Summit Delegate Pass (Day 1 to Day 3) for is $120 dollars. 

    • For Attendees from Africa who are alumni of MCN programs, the discounted price for the Full Summit Delegate Pass (Day 1 to Day 3) is $50 dollars. 

    • For Attendees from Africa who are alumni of MCN programs, the discounted price for the Leadership Summit Delegate Pass (Day 3 Event only) is $30 dollars. 

    • Full access pass to all 3 days of the summit

    • Guided campus tours at Lagos State University and the University of Lagos

    • Accommodation for the duration of the summit (March 22 to March 26, 2027)

    • Meals and refreshments during the program

    • Participation in the Innovation Challenge Finale

    • Official summit materials and resources

    • Access to the global network of young leaders and changemakers, and institutions

    Note: Flights and visa costs are NOT included. Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel and visa expenses.

    • Access pass for delegates from Africa for the final day of the summit ie.- March 25, 2027

    • Accommodation for delegates from outside Lagos between March 24 to March 26, 2027

    • Meals and refreshments during the summit

    • Official summit materials and resources

    • Access to the global network of young leaders and changemakers, and institutions

    Note: Flights and visa costs are NOT included. Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel and visa expenses.

  • Flights, Travel and visa costs are NOT included. Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel and visa expenses.

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Tickets, Costs, & Funding

Travel & Logistics

  • The Summit is being held at Lagos State University, Lagos, Nigeria.

    Official Address: Lasu Main Rd, Ojo, Lagos 102101, Lagos, Nigeria

  • Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

  • LASU Gate Bus Stop

  • For international participants (from outside Nigeria), check-in with your official government website on documents necessary for travel to the summit. Some countries might require certain pre-requisite medical documents for travel to Nigeria.

  • You might need a VISA depending on where you are travelling from. Always check-in with your official government website for details and paperwork needed to travel to Lagos, Nigeria from where you are based. 

    We are not able to cover costs for VISA. But every selected participant will receive an official letter of invitation after the purchase of a ticket.

  • Yes, accommodations and meals will be provided at LASU Campus.  However accommodation and meals services are dependent on the ticket types:

    Full Summit Delegate Pass: 

    • Accommodation for the duration of the summit: From March 22nd to March 26th 2027 (5 Days, 4 Nights) 

    • Meals and refreshments during the Summit (23rd August to 25th March 2027). 

    Leadership Summit Delegate Pass: 

    • Accommodation for from March 24th to March 26th 2027 (2 Nights and 2 Days)

    • Meals and refreshments during the Summit (25th March 2027). 

    Note:

    Check in time for March 22 and March 24: 10 am 

    Check out time for March 26: by 4 pm