Forward Fest 2026

Brutal geopolitical power is taking precedence over humanity, inequality is undermining democracy, and international law is cracking under pressure.

On 16 March, we bring together policymakers, academics, journalists and civil society at Flagey (Brussels) for an inspiring day on the future of international solidarity in these turbulent geopolitical times: Geopolitics on steroids. Solidarity on fire.

Keynotes, panel discussions and interactive sessions with, among others, Nobel laureate Maria Ressa, Elisabeth Lucie Baeten, Albina Fetahaja, Els Hertogen, Joyeeta Gupta, Louisa Toxvaerd Munch, Paola Verhaert, Lectrr and Maxime Prévot.

All information at www.forwardfest.be

Forward Fest is organised by 11.11.11, the NGO federation, and VLIR-UOS, with MO* as media partner and with the support of Belgian development cooperation.