IFS International Conference 12.-14.5.2023 Lille France

Event description

The IFS International Conference 2023 will take place in Lille, France, under the theme: Democracy and Social Justice. The conference will be organized in conjunction with the French Federation’s 9th Congress and 100th Anniversary. Nearly 3500 participants will join the event. The IFS International Conference is an opportunity for IFS members to share, network and connects with other IFS members worldwide.

Time and date

May, 12 – 14, 2023 at the Grand Palais of Lille, France. Please note that the IFS reception will take place on May 11th at 06:00pm.

Registration to the IFS International Conference is closed. Please contact junias.kanyinda@setlementti.fi if you have any questions or need assistance. 

IFS Conference Pre-Program

This is only the IFS conference’s program for the IFS participants and will be subject to change and update. The final event’s that includes the IFS and the French Federation’s Congress program will be shared later. Are you interested in the French Congress’ pre-program and its meaning? CHECK IT OUT HERE.

Day 1 – Thursday 11.5.2023

2.00 – 4.00pm: IFS Board Meeting

6.00pm: Reception for the the IF participants (Drinks and canapés)

Day 2 – Friday 12.5.2023

10.00-12.00pm: General Assembly and presentation of the IFS regional hubs

12.15- 2.00pm: Common lunch break

2.00 – 7.00pm: Welcome and official opening and remarks

Day 3 – Saturday 13.5.2023

9.30 – 11am: Plenary sessions

11.30 – 1.00pm Workshops

1.00pm: Lunch break

3.00 – 6pm: Workshops

6.30pm: Dinner

9.30pm: Concert

Day 4 – Sunday 14.5.2023

9.30 – 12.30am: Plenary sessions

12.30am Common picnic