Two Days, One Global Community: Alumni Leaders Academy Global Bootcamp 2026
November 10, 2026
What happens when JA alumni and alumni leaders from across the world come together to learn, connect, and inspire one another? Two days filled with meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and the incredible energy of our global alumni community!
On October 30–31, we hosted our first-ever virtual Alumni Leaders Academy Global (ALAG) Bootcamp, bringing together participants from across regions for an experience centered on leadership, connection, and collaboration.
With 400 registrations and over 500 people invited, the excitement was evident from the very beginning! Our Day 1 opening welcomed over 100 participants, with alumni joining from Lebanon, Peru, South Africa, Brazil, Canada, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nigeria, and many more countries around the world.
Across both days, we explored leadership, the diversity of our global alumni ecosystem, career development, international opportunities, and the future of JA alumni networks. From thought-provoking questions during our leadership sessions and lively discussions in the chat to the music-filled moments with Aditi that brought everyone together, the bootcamp was a reminder of what makes this community so special.
Day 2 continued that momentum, with engaging conversations around Erasmus+ and international opportunities, youth advocacy, and what's next for JA alumni across regions.
And the conversations didn't stop when the sessions ended! Alumni continued sharing their experiences, reflections, and favorite moments across LinkedIn and social media, extending the spirit of the bootcamp beyond the virtual room.
If you were unable to attend the bootcamp live or want to rewatch a session you did attend, you can find every session recording on Gather.
What's Next?
A huge thank-you to our incredible speakers, facilitators, alumni leaders, volunteers, and everyone who joined us from around the world and helped make this first edition so memorable!
The ALA Global Bootcamp may have come to an end, but the connections, ideas, and opportunities are just getting started.
Stay tuned for upcoming Alumni Leaders Academy Global initiatives and global JA alumni community opportunities. There's so much more ahead!