Deadline: 30 November 2025

The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Institute for Palestine Studies have officially opened registration for the Fourth Annual Palestine Forum, taking place 24–26 January 2026 in Doha, Qatar.

This major academic gathering provides a dynamic platform for scholars, researchers, and interested individuals to engage with cutting-edge research and discussions on Palestine and its broader regional and global implications.

Registration Details

  • For International Attendees: Registration is open from 2 October to 30 November 2025 through the online application form.
  • For Residents of Qatar: Registration will open in January 2026.
  • Selection Process: Attendance is limited. Applications will be reviewed competitively, and only accepted participants will be notified.
  • Travel & Accommodation: The Arab Center will assist with entry visas but will not cover travel or accommodation costs. Accepted attendees will receive a list of recommended hotels.

About the Forum

The Annual Palestine Forum has quickly become one of the most important global academic spaces for dialogue on Palestine. The first three editions (2023–2025) were highly successful, with:

  • Over 1,400 submissions and 220 peer-reviewed papers presented across themed sessions.
  • A rich program of specialized and general symposiums on contemporary issues.
  • Broad international participation and engagement from scholars, policymakers, and activists.

Focus for 2026

This year’s forum comes at a particularly critical moment, with a special emphasis on Israel’s ongoing genocidal war in Gaza and its implications for the future of the Gaza Strip. Key topics will include:

  • Military escalation in the West Bank
  • Resistance to displacement and annexation plans
  • Regional and international repercussions of current events
  • Genocide, ethnic cleansing, and forced displacement
  • Refugees, resistance movements, and governance policies
  • The role of the Palestinian national movement and political parties
  • Global solidarity movements
  • Post-war reconstruction efforts

By bringing together leading researchers and thinkers, the forum will raise pressing questions about the international order, the effectiveness of international law, and the role of Arab and regional actors.

Key Information

Final Note

The Annual Palestine Forum continues to reaffirm the centrality of the Palestinian cause and to foster both Arab and international engagement. With its focus on urgent realities in Gaza and the West Bank, the 2026 edition promises to be one of the most impactful yet.

Interested individuals are encouraged to apply early to secure their place via Forums website.

Published by menademocracy

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