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Registration is NOW OPEN for the World Congress!
- Middle East & North Africa (MENA)
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- The Americas
- Africa
Ready to join us in the United Arab Emirates in September? Registration for the World Congress is now open!
Inclusion International’s World Congress will take place from September 15 – 17, 2025, in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
The World Congress is the one event that brings together the entire inclusion network to share our work, learn from each other, and make big plans for the future.
We are excited for our network to come together for the first time since 2018!
Why should I come to the World Congress?
The World Congress is the only time when all of the people from around the world who believe in inclusion can come together in person.
The event brings together self-advocates, families, our organisations, and other people who believe in inclusion for 3 days of learning, sharing, and strengthening our movement.
The World Congress is an important chance for our network to talk and learn about big issues we care about—like inclusive education, employment, closing institutions, and more!
It gives us a chance to reflect on our big wins, learn about what works in other countries, and make plans for work we need to do together to make the world more inclusive.
Self-advocates will also have a chance to come together at the Self-Advocacy Summit, and Families can come together at the Families Summit.
These Summits are a chance for self-advocates and families to have a private space to share their experiences, build solidarity, and plan future work.
People who come to our World Congresses tell us that they love the energy, seeing people learn from each other, and the participation from all around the globe.
Everyone goes home with new ideas, inspiration, and new friends and partners from around the world.
Where can I get more information about the World Congress?
You can find all of the information you need on the World Congress Website.
The World Congress website is available in English, Spanish, French, and Arabic.
On the website, you will find:
- Registration Information
- What to expect in the Programme
- Travel information to help you plan your trip to the United Arab Emirates
- Commonly asked questions about the event
- and more!
The World Congress website will be updated with more news and the full programme as we get closer to the World Congress date – keep an eye out for more information!
How do I register?
You can register for the World Congress online!
The registration form is available in 4 languages, and you can can register as an individual or as a group.
At our World Congress in the United Arab Emirates, you will hear many stories of how members in different parts of the world network and support each other. You can expect to find new ideas. You will connect with old friends and build new partnerships with wonderful people from our shared worldwide movement. In person! It is one world – and we are Inclusion. We look forward to welcoming you.
Sue Swenson, Inclusion International President