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World-Class Learning
Powerful leadership sessions and practical academy experiences.
About the Academy
What is SAAIL 2026?
SAAIL 2026 is the South Asian Academy for International Leadership, a premium regional leadership experience hosted in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. It brings together selected young leaders from Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka for transformational learning, cross-border fellowship, and meaningful leadership growth.
4 Countries
Bangladesh • India • Nepal • Sri Lanka
Selected Leaders
Curated cohort of high-potential young leaders
Global Learning
JCI-grade training, mentorship, and pathways
Cox's Bazar Experience
Learning by the world's longest sea beach
Collaborating National Organizations
Four Nations. One Academy.
Brought together by JCI National Organizations from across South Asia.
JCI Bangladesh
JCI India
JCI Nepal
JCI Sri Lanka
Why Attend
Why You Should Be There
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Regional Networking
Build lifelong connections with young leaders from South Asia.
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Cox's Bazar Destination
Experience leadership by the sea in one of Bangladesh's most iconic destinations.
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Cultural Exchange
Celebrate friendship, diversity, and cross-border collaboration.
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Recognition & Graduation
Complete the journey with a formal graduation ceremony and gala night.
Esteemed Trainers
Esteemed Trainers
Guiding the next wave of South Asian leaders.
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TrainerLars Hajslund
Mentor
2006 JCI President
JCI Training Mentor
Founder, Be Better Academy
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TrainerK. V. Ratnam
Mentor
JCI Training Mentor
Past National President, JCI India
Past JCI Vice President
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TrainerGleendo Dasmariñas
Mentor
JCI Training Mentor
Head Trainer, JCI Philippines
President, Concord Global Solutions
Program at a Glance
Program at a Glance
- Day 03 July, Friday
- Arrival of the participants
- Hotel Check-in
- Dinner with World President
- Orientation
- Day 14 July, Saturday
- Training Day 1
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 25 July, Sunday
- Training Day 2
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- "The SAAIL Social" — Evening Beach Party
- Day 36 July, Monday
- "Explore Cox" — Day Trip
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Graduation Ceremony
- Gala Night
- Departure Day7 July, Tuesday
- Hotel Check-out
- Departure of the Participants
- Breakfast
Application Fee
Your Investment
USD
$0/ participant
All-inclusive package — accommodation, meals, training, social events, and graduation.
4 nights accommodation
Food throughout the academy
Training sessions
The SAAIL Social
"Explore Cox" day trip
Graduation Ceremony
Gala Night
Destination
Leadership by the Sea
Cox's Bazar creates the perfect setting for learning, reflection, friendship, and transformation. With the ocean as the backdrop, SAAIL 2026 combines leadership development with an unforgettable destination experience.
Cox's Bazar · Bangladesh
Past Voyages
Echoes from Past Voyages
Moments, friendships and breakthroughs from previous editions of SAAIL.
Resources
Download Center
Official documents and resources for SAAIL 2026.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Join the Voyage
Ready to Set Sail?
Apply for SAAIL 2026 and become part of South Asia's next wave of leadership.