For more information, see the conference webpage.

The conference is not currently open for registrations. Subscribe to our Events mailing list to be notified when this changes.

The conference is currently accepting abstract submissions. The deadline is 15 April 2026.

About the conference:

The Centre for Protecting Women Online is pleased to announce the 2nd Women & Girls’ Online Safety Conference. This interdisciplinary conference aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from all sectors to build a shared understanding of how we can address the challenges of online safety for women and girls.  The conference will be an in-person event held at The Open University’s campus in Milton Keynes, UK

For any enquiries, please contact the organisers: protecting-women-online@open.ac.uk.

For more information, see the conference webpage.

The conference is not currently open for registrations. Subscribe to our Events mailing list to be notified when this changes.

The conference is currently accepting abstract submissions. The deadline is 15 April 2026.

About the conference:

The Centre for Protecting Women Online is pleased to announce the 2nd Women & Girls’ Online Safety Conference. This interdisciplinary conference aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from all sectors to build a shared understanding of how we can address the challenges of online safety for women and girls.  The conference will be an in-person event held at The Open University’s campus in Milton Keynes, UK

For any enquiries, please contact the organisers: protecting-women-online@open.ac.uk.

For more information, visit the conference page. Registration coming soon - an alert will be sent out for this once announced.

Expressions of interest to present at Whakamanawa 2026 are still being accepted. The submission deadline is 10 April 2026.

Whakamanawa is a conference that inspires, encourages, and connects, bringing kotahitanga across the whole social sector of Aotearoa New Zealand. It’s about uniting collective knowledge, skills, and passion so all return to their communities and hapori refreshed, ready to continue making a real difference.

Please direct all queries to the organisers.

For more information, visit the conference page. Registration coming soon - an alert will be sent out for this once announced.

Expressions of interest to present at Whakamanawa 2026 are still being accepted. The submission deadline is 10 April 2026.

Whakamanawa is a conference that inspires, encourages, and connects, bringing kotahitanga across the whole social sector of Aotearoa New Zealand. It’s about uniting collective knowledge, skills, and passion so all return to their communities and hapori refreshed, ready to continue making a real difference.

Please direct all queries to the organisers.

For more information and to register, please visit the official conference webpage.

The SVRI Forum 2026 is currently accepting abstract submission. The call for abstracts ends 30 January 2026.

The SVRI Forum is a global conference on research, evidence, and solutions to prevent and respond to violence against women (VAW), violence against children (VAC), and other forms of gender-based violence (GBV).

Held every two years, this action-driven event brings together over 1,500 global stakeholders, researchers, practitioners, survivors, policymakers, funders, and activists to share cutting-edge research, challenge the status quo, and co-create solutions for a world free from violence.

SVRI Forum 2026 is co-hosted by the Southeast Asia Gender-Based Violence Prevention Platform and the UN Joint Programme, through UN Women and UNFPA.

Conference Themes (More information on the themes below is available on the conference website):

1. Understanding Root Causes, Risks and Protective Factors of Violence
2. Strengthening Prevention Strategies
3. Strengthening Response Services
4. The Role of Technology in Perpetuating and Preventing Violence
5. Strengthening the Science: Research Methods, Scaling, and Practice-Based Knowledge
6. Using Research for Advocacy and Policy Change
7. Building a Healthy Evidence Ecosystem

Please direct all queries to the organisers: svri@svri.org.

For more information and to register, please visit the official conference webpage.

The SVRI Forum 2026 is currently accepting abstract submission. The call for abstracts ends 30 January 2026.

The SVRI Forum is a global conference on research, evidence, and solutions to prevent and respond to violence against women (VAW), violence against children (VAC), and other forms of gender-based violence (GBV).

Held every two years, this action-driven event brings together over 1,500 global stakeholders, researchers, practitioners, survivors, policymakers, funders, and activists to share cutting-edge research, challenge the status quo, and co-create solutions for a world free from violence.

SVRI Forum 2026 is co-hosted by the Southeast Asia Gender-Based Violence Prevention Platform and the UN Joint Programme, through UN Women and UNFPA.

Conference Themes (More information on the themes below is available on the conference website):

1. Understanding Root Causes, Risks and Protective Factors of Violence
2. Strengthening Prevention Strategies
3. Strengthening Response Services
4. The Role of Technology in Perpetuating and Preventing Violence
5. Strengthening the Science: Research Methods, Scaling, and Practice-Based Knowledge
6. Using Research for Advocacy and Policy Change
7. Building a Healthy Evidence Ecosystem

Please direct all queries to the organisers: svri@svri.org.

For more information, visit the event page.

Ticket sales don't open until mid-2026 but pre-registration is currently available.

Decult 2026 is still accepting submissions for presentations, closing 31 December 2025.

Decult 2026 presents an opportunity for new voices in the cult survivor space, for professional networks for cult education, and for taking action to address human rights, social justice and mental health. Decult 2026 promises an enriching, stimulating and engaging experience held in a safe space that respects diversity.

Please direct all inquiries to the organiser: admin@decult.net.

For more information, visit the event page.

Ticket sales don't open until mid-2026 but pre-registration is currently available.

Decult 2026 is still accepting submissions for presentations, closing 31 December 2025.

Decult 2026 presents an opportunity for new voices in the cult survivor space, for professional networks for cult education, and for taking action to address human rights, social justice and mental health. Decult 2026 promises an enriching, stimulating and engaging experience held in a safe space that respects diversity.

Please direct all inquiries to the organiser: admin@decult.net.

For more information and to register, visit the conference page.

The conference is accepting abstract submissions until 30 April 2026.

This gathering, led by the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute, will elevate Indigenous voices and leadership to address critical health and well-being issues through three interconnected sub-themes: Indigenous Health and Healing; Environmental and Ecological Systems; Advanced Technologies and AI. The gathering will also include presentation on cross-cutting themes, such as language reclamation, justice, creative practice and others.

For all queries, please contact the organisers.

For more information and to register, visit the conference page.

The conference is accepting abstract submissions until 30 April 2026.

This gathering, led by the Indigenous Wellness Research Institute, will elevate Indigenous voices and leadership to address critical health and well-being issues through three interconnected sub-themes: Indigenous Health and Healing; Environmental and Ecological Systems; Advanced Technologies and AI. The gathering will also include presentation on cross-cutting themes, such as language reclamation, justice, creative practice and others.

For all queries, please contact the organisers.