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Post | May 2026 | News | 2 min read

Talent for Good Forum 2026: Shaping Trust in the Future

Written by

Lucie Cunningham
Join the Talent for Good Forum, an immersive experience designed to give you the skills, the connections, and deeper insights to navigate the next steps in your career. Open to anyone interested in exploring impact-driven careers and the future of meaningful work. Why the Forum? The Talent for Good Forum is organised by The Hague Humanity Hub in partnership with The Hague University of Applied Sciences, and with the support of the major universities and higher education institutions in The Hague. This year, we’re moving beyond the traditional career fair to create a knowledge-driven experience that combines direct career access with expert-led dialogue, interactive sessions, and meaningful networking. Hosted in the heart of The Hague, the International City of Peace and Justice, the Forum brings together student energy, professional expertise, and organisations working to shape a more just, sustainable, and resilient future. Morning Programme 11:00-13:30 – Career Fair Meet the IGOs, NGOs, government entities, and mission-driven businesses that make up The Hague’s peace and justice ecosystem. Whether you are looking for inspiration, exploring internship and volunteer opportunities, or considering a professional leap, this is where you discover organisations, build your network, and explore career pathways. 11:00-12:00 - Skills Workshops Sharpen your skillset through a series of interactive, hands-on workshops facilitated by leading NGOs, IGOs, and professionals. Whether you're developing negotiation skills, learning about fundraising careers, or practising networking techniques, these sessions are designed to help you stand out in an impact-driven field. Afternoon Programme 13:00-13:45 - Keynotes Join the conversation on our 2026 theme: “Shaping Trust in the Future.” Hear insights from HRH Princess Laurentien van Oranje and Emma Wedner, Chairperson Council of Europe Advisory Council on Youth, on how can you help rebuild trust in communities, institutions, movements, and more, as you kickstart your impact-driven career in an era of misinformation and global instability. 14:00-15:30 - Breakout Sessions Join one of 15 interactive breakout sessions and explore what rebuilding trust in the future could mean in practice. Together with fellow participants and expert facilitators, you will exchange ideas and perspectives on themes ranging from multilateralism and international development to AI, climate, media, and international business. 15:45-17:00 - Expert Panel The closing panel explores how the next generation of professionals and changemakers can contribute to stronger, more trusted institutions, communities, and movements. It is a cross-sector panel featuring leaders including the Chair College Rechten van de Mens, CoE Advisory Council on Youth, Settly, and others. 17:00-18:30 - Networking Reception Conclude the day with an informal networking reception and continue conversations with fellow participants, speakers, and professionals from across the ecosystem. Find the full programme and all information at Talent for Good Forum - 4 June 2026 Some of the sectors you will meet Peace, Justice & Democracy – Be at the heart of The Hague’s global mission. Tech for Good & AI Responsibility – Navigate the ethics of the latest digital developments. Climate & Sustainability – Drive the transition to a greener, fairer world. Security & Resilience – Build stronger communities in uncertain times. Plus: Governance, Development and Human Rights, Impact Entrepreneurship, and Art and Culture. When: Thu 4 Jun 2026 11:00 - 18:30 Where: The Hague University of Applied Sciences, 2521 EN

Join the Talent for Good Forum, an immersive experience designed to give you the skills, the connections, and deeper insights to navigate the next steps in your career. Open to anyone interested in exploring impact-driven careers and the future of meaningful work.

When: Thursday 4 June 2026 11:00 - 18:30

  The Hague University of Applied Sciences, 2521 EN

Why the Forum?

The Talent for Good Forum is organised by The Hague Humanity Hub in partnership with The Hague University of Applied Sciences, and with the support of the major universities and higher education institutions in The Hague.

This year, we’re moving beyond the traditional career fair to create a knowledge-driven experience that combines direct career access with expert-led dialogue, interactive sessions, and meaningful networking. Hosted in the heart of The Hague, the International City of Peace and Justice, the Forum brings together student energy, professional expertise, and organisations working to shape a more just, sustainable, and resilient future.

Morning Programme

  • 11:00-13:30 – Career Fair

Meet the IGOs, NGOs, government entities, and mission-driven businesses that make up The Hague’s peace and justice ecosystem. Whether you are looking for inspiration, exploring internship and volunteer opportunities, or considering a professional leap, this is where you discover organisations, build your network, and explore career pathways.

  • 11:00-12:00 - Skills Workshops

Sharpen your skillset through a series of interactive, hands-on workshops facilitated by leading NGOs, IGOs, and professionals. Whether you're developing negotiation skills, learning about fundraising careers, or practising networking techniques, these sessions are designed to help you stand out in an impact-driven field.

Afternoon Programme

  • 13:00-13:45 - Keynotes

Join the conversation on our 2026 theme: “Shaping Trust in the Future.” Hear insights from HRH Princess Laurentien van Oranje and Emma Wedner, Chairperson Council of Europe Advisory Council on Youth, on how can you help rebuild trust in communities, institutions, movements, and more, as you kickstart your impact-driven career in an era of misinformation and global instability.

  • 14:00-15:30 - Breakout Sessions

Join one of 15 interactive breakout sessions and explore what rebuilding trust in the future could mean in practice. Together with fellow participants and expert facilitators, you will exchange ideas and perspectives on themes ranging from multilateralism and international development to AI, climate, media, and international business.

  • 15:45-17:00 - Expert Panel

The closing panel explores how the next generation of professionals and changemakers can contribute to stronger, more trusted institutions, communities, and movements. It is a cross-sector panel featuring leaders including the Chair College Rechten van de Mens, CoE Advisory Council on Youth, Settly, and others.

  • 17:00-18:30 - Networking Reception

Conclude the day with an informal networking reception and continue conversations with fellow participants, speakers, and professionals from across the ecosystem.

 

Find the full programme and all information at Talent for Good Forum - 4 June 2026

Some of the sectors you will meet

  • Peace, Justice & Democracy – Be at the heart of The Hague’s global mission.
  • Tech for Good & AI Responsibility – Navigate the ethics of the latest digital developments.
  • Climate & Sustainability – Drive the transition to a greener, fairer world.
  • Security & Resilience – Build stronger communities in uncertain times.
  • Plus: Governance, Development and Human Rights, Impact Entrepreneurship, and Art and Culture. 
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