That year the fifth edition of the Atlantic Dialogues was held under the theme 'Changing Mental Maps: Strategies for an Atlantic in Transition.' In addition, they were also offering the possibility to apply to the Emerging Leaders Program and were looking for talent from all over the world. I applied and I was so happy and honored when they selected me and trusted that I could be a good addition to the team. I learned and connected with many leaders from all over the world during this high-level gathering and also I had the opportunity to be part of a panel where we discussed women empowerment in Latin-America, Africa and Asia. For me, attending the Atlantic Dialogues and being part of the team of Emerging Leaders gave me a unique opportunity to interact with leaders from the four continents of the Atlantic, to debate about the changing dynamics across the Atlantic basin and also gave me the chance to contribute to shaping the transatlantic agenda.

I encourage all young talent around the world to apply for the next Atlantic Dialogues Because it is a unique opportunity to unleash your talent and contribute to the international dialogue that means so much for young voices representing all corners of the world. "