Seats are limited, so every room stays high-level
GELM admits leaders who are ready to engage, challenge and contribute. Here is how admission works and what to expect.
How admission works
- Apply
Complete the application form or join the waiting list with your leadership profile, objectives and participation preference.
- Committee review
The Admissions Committee evaluates every application directly.
- Consultation
Ask for a confidential conversation with an Executive Admissions Advisor if you would like one.
- Secure your seat
The admissions team confirms registration and payment details with you.
- Attend and certify
Join the edition and graduate with the Elite Global Certificate in Strategic Leadership.
Ways to participate
Individual executive admission
One seat on the programme for a single leader, with the full delegate experience: all mastermind blocks, conference materials, executive lunches and networking breaks, and the global leadership certification.
Indicative investment: $7,500 USD
Executive team admission
Up to three executives from one organisation attend together, each with the full delegate experience, so your team returns with a shared strategy and network.
Indicative investment: $20,000 USD
What the application asks
The application is short and built so the Admissions Committee can judge fit quickly. It covers four areas.
- Your details and current position
- Your executive profile: leadership responsibility, experience and main objective
- How you would like to participate and how you would fund it
- Your readiness: decision-making role, timeline and commitment
Questions, answered
Who should apply?
CEOs, chairmen, founders, business owners, senior executives, government leaders, board members and other high-performing decision makers who want to build their leadership capacity, organisational growth, global influence and strategic impact.
How are applications evaluated?
Every application is evaluated directly by the Admissions Committee.
Can I apply with my team?
Yes. Executive team admission covers up to three executives from one organisation.
Can I speak to someone before I apply?
Yes. Tick the confidential consultation option on the application form, or contact the admissions team by email or phone.
When and where is the next edition?
Dubai, UAE, from 20 to 27 September 2027. The waiting list is open now.
What does it cost?
The application form shows the indicative investment: $7,500 USD for an individual executive and $20,000 USD for a team of up to three. Waiting-list members hear first about final details for Dubai.
How do I pay safely?
Confirm registration and payment details with the admissions team before you pay anything. Write to admissions@globalexecutiveprograms.com or call +234 (0) 812 405 4081.
Is GELM a tourist trip?
No. GELM is a working programme of closed-door sessions, case studies and networking dinners. It is not suited to anyone looking for a regular tourist trip.
Ready to apply?
Join the Dubai 2027 waiting list and the admissions team will be in touch.