- 31st January 2026 - 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Imperial, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Doors open at 10:00 AM
2026
European Palestinian Network Conference
A landmark European gathering advancing freedom, rights, and justice for Palestine—bringing people together to share perspectives, foster meaningful dialogue, and inspire collective action toward a more just future.
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Conference Schedule & Speakers – 2026
A detailed program and speaker lineup for the 2026 conference will be announced soon.
Until then, you can explore highlights from last year’s conference below.
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Highlights from the 2026 Conference
Speakers
2026 Conference
At the Palestinian Network Conference 2026, we are proud to welcome a powerful lineup of influential speakers. Through their expertise, experience, and insight, they contribute to a shared commitment to freedom, rights, and justice.
Muhammad Shehada
Political Analyst and writer
Wael Al-Dahdouh
Palestinian journalist
Mustafa Barghouti
Leader of the Palestinian National Initiative
Ditte Noer
Editor for Puls48
Ilan Pap
Professor of History
Mogens Lykketoft
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Alaa Adas
Lawyers against Genocide
Erkki Sakari Tuomioja
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland
Leanne Mohamad
British-Palestinian Activist
Dr. Myriam Francois
Award winning journalist and filmmaker
Mads Gilbert
Professor ُEmeritus
María del Pilar
Magistrate, Spain
Fabio Marcelli
Human Rights Lawyer
Wejdan Abu Shammala
Palestinian journalist from Gaza
Lars Koch Secretary
General of Oxfam Denmark
Vibe Klarup
Secretary General of Amnesty International Denmark
Jonas Vejsager Nøddekær
Secretary General of DanChurchAid
Astrid Wagner
Human Rights Lawyer
Melanie Schweizer
Jurists against genocide
Kjell M Brygfjeld
Norwegian lawyer
Wesam Hamada
Hind Rajabs Mother
Workshops at the 2026 Conference
Legal Framework
This workshop introduces Lawyers Against Genocide, a reporting and documentation platform where individuals can submit incidents involving hate speech, racist remarks, incitement to violence, or discriminatory statements directed at Palestinians and pro-Palestinian supporters. Reports can be submitted anonymously, and cases are reviewed by legal professionals who assess what action, if any, may be possible within relevant legal and institutional frameworks. The workshop will also address how to document incidents responsibly, prioritising credibility, safety, and data protection while strengthening accountability efforts across Europe.
Update: The detailed workshop programme will be published on 28 January.
Cultural and Art Documentation
Led by Wejdan, a young journalist from Gaza launching her book during the conference, this workshop explores how Palestinian experiences can be documented through art, storytelling, and creative expression. It focuses on preserving memory, resisting erasure, and communicating lived reality in ways that are truthful, dignified, and impactful, especially in contexts of genocide, displacement, and censorship. The session connects cultural documentation to wider efforts to strengthen cross-border solidarity and public understanding.
Update: The detailed workshop programme will be published on 28 January.
The Handala Fund
The Handala Fund supports informative initiatives that strengthen the Palestinian narrative and expand public understanding rooted in rights and justice. Having already supported 12 initiatives, this workshop will focus on refining the fund’s model, widening its reach across Europe, and building sustainable support structures. The session will also explore how the fund can better identify high-impact projects, strengthen transparency, and create stronger links between initiatives so they can collaborate through the network.
Update: The detailed workshop programme will be published on 28 January.
Education and Curriculum Development
This workshop brings together educators, students, and researchers to develop curriculum resources for schools and universities that reflect Palestine with nuance, historical context, and fact-based framing. The focus is on building materials that support critical thinking and human-rights-based learning, while being adaptable across European education systems. The session will also explore how shared resources and partnerships can help educators teach the topic with confidence and integrity.
Update: The detailed workshop programme will be published on 28 January.
Sports and Public Engagement
Building on the “Run for Palestine” event, held twice in 2024 and 2025, each time with around 3,000 participants, this workshop focuses on developing the initiative into a coordinated, Europe-wide platform for public engagement. The session will explore how sport can mobilise broad communities, create visible solidarity in public space, and connect local action to cross-border organising. It will also address practical coordination, so the initiative can scale while staying safe, accessible, and message-consistent across different countries.
Update: The detailed workshop programme will be published on 28 January.
Social Media and Communication Strategy
This workshop focuses on strengthening collective digital impact through better coordination, clearer language, and shared messaging principles. It will address how to communicate Palestinian realities in a way that is credible, consistent, and effective across platforms, especially when public debate is polarised and misinformation spreads quickly. The aim is to improve how initiatives and communities align content, timing, and framing so efforts reinforce one another and create stronger reach and impact.
Update: The detailed workshop programme will be published on 28 January.
Political Engagement
With political figures joining the conference, this workshop will focus on how political awareness can be built and sustained around the protection of Palestinian rights, human rights, and international law. The session will explore how advocacy can move beyond short-term attention cycles by developing clearer priorities, stronger outreach, and more effective engagement with decision-makers and institutions. The goal is to strengthen long-term political attention and accountability in a rights-based framework.
Update: The detailed workshop programme will be published on 28 January.
Highlights from the 2025 Conference
About the European Palestinian Network
The European Palestinian Network (EPN) is a Europe-wide initiative that brings together activists, organisations, academics, journalists, and communities committed to promoting freedom, rights, and justice for the Palestinian people. By connecting actors across borders, EPN seeks to strengthen solidarity, share knowledge, and support joint initiatives that contribute to a just and sustainable future for Palestine.
As part of this broader work, the European Palestinian Network Conference is an annual conference that brings together academics, journalists, civil society organisations, policymakers, and grassroots movements from across Europe and Palestine. The conference provides a shared space to discuss freedom, rights, and justice in relation to Palestine, and to strengthen transnational solidarity and cooperation.
Through panels, workshops, and networking sessions, the conference highlights Palestinian experiences and perspectives that are often marginalised in mainstream debates. It aims to foster nuanced, fact-based discussions, connect existing initiatives, and inspire new forms of collaboration.
By creating a forum for exchanging knowledge, strategies, and lived experiences, the European Palestinian Network Conference seeks to support efforts towards accountability, human rights, and a just and lasting future for the Palestinian people.
Unique Cultural Showcases
Renowned International Speakers
Interactive Workshops & Discussions
Focus on Freedom, Rights, and Justice
Previous Year’s Speakers – 2025 Conference
We were honored to present a group of influential speakers who shared their expertise, experiences, and perspectives at the First Palestinian Network Conference 2025. These individuals were leading voices in their fields, dedicated to advancing freedom, rights, and justice.
Dr. Myriam Francois
Award winning journalist and filmmaker
Mogens Lykketoft
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
Online
Francesca Albanese
UN Special Rapporteur on the OPT
Vibe Klarup
Secretary General of Amnesty International Denmark
Wael Al Dahdouh
Senior Correspondent, Al Jazeera
Jonas Vejsager Nøddekær
Secretary General of DanChurchAid
Ilan Pappé
Professor of History
Lars Koch
Secretary General of Oxfam Denmark
Online
Ione Belarra
Member of Spanish Parliament and Podemos’ Secretary General
Erkki Sakari Tuomioja
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland
Wejdan Wajdy Abu Shammala
Palestinian journalist from Gaza
Online
Marta Lorenzo Rodriguez
Director of the UNRWA Representative Office for Europe
Tim Whyte
Secretary General of Mellemfolkeligt Samvirke
Join Us for European Palestinian Network Conference 2026!
Be part of a European conference bringing together voices from across the continent to discuss Palestine, examine the political landscape, and strengthen our shared efforts. Engage in inspiring sessions, thoughtful dialogue, and practical workshops throughout the day.
Conference Schedule
A detailed program and location will be provided to all registered participants prior to the conference.
Comming soon…
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to the most common questions about the European Palestinian Network Conference 2026. If you have additional queries, don’t hesitate to contact us for more information.
The conference will host influential speakers, inspiring personalities, and international organizations such as Amnesty International, Oxfam, DanChurchAid and ActionAid
The doors open from 10:00 to 12:00 for informal networking.
The conference officially runs from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, featuring presentations, dialogue, and practical workshops.
You will experience inspiring sessions, meaningful discussions, and the opportunity to meet prominent Palestinian and European voices from various fields.
The conference will primarily be conducted in English.
The ticket price is 300 DKK / 40 Euros.
The program includes presentations, panel debates, TEDx-style talks, and cultural exhibitions showcasing Palestinian art and heritage.
The ticket price is 300 DKK / 40 Euros, including refreshments throughout the event.
The conference will primarily be held in English, with the possibility of translation into other languages for participants.
