The ECRE Annual General Conference (AGC) 2026 will take place 09.00-18.00 on Thursday 4 June 2026 in Brussels, Belgium.
Participation in the AGC is open to representatives of ECRE member organisations, other organisations (e.g. other NGOs, think tanks, academic institutions, national administrations, EU institutions and other bodies, other international organisations etc.) and individuals. However, the participation of representatives of ECRE member organisations will be prioritised and ECRE reserves the right to refuse participation.
Draft Agenda
08.30-09.00 Registration
09.00-10.30 Panel Discussion 1: The current state of protection in Europe
10.30-11.00 Break
11.00-13.00 Workshops
- Preparing for the EU Return Regulation: Implementation challenges, legal avenues and externalisation of returns
- Independent monitoring mechanisms for screening and border procedure: Roles, activities and accountability
- Vulnerability under the EU Pact: From legal concept to operational reality
13.00-14.00 Lunch
14.00-16.00 Workshops
- Protecting the right to family unity
- Access to people in need of protection in detention
- Exploring mobility justice as a new narrative
16.00-16.30 Break
16.30-17.45 Panel Discussion 2: Resisting, adapting, taking action: Civil society and asylum in Europe
18.00 Close
The AGC will be followed by an informal social event in the evening.
There is no limit on the number of people from the same organisation who can participate. However, please note that due to current financial constraints, ECRE will not be able to cover any travel or accommodation costs for participants.
(NB/ Registration will close on Thursday 21 May)
For more information about the ECRE AGC 2026 please contact Ben Moore (E-mail: bmoore(at)ecre(dot)org).