Inclusion Europe’s Europe in Action conference takes place from 25 to 27 May 2026 in Vicenza, Italy.

The conference brings family members, self-advocates and professionals together to exchange, to learn, to re-charge our energy as we work for full rights and inclusion.

The aim of Europe in Action is to showcase the work being done for the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities across Europe.

The conference is also an opportunity to help people and organisations in the inclusion movement gain and develop skills and experiences to ensure more effective advocacy.

This year’s conference is organised by Inclusion Europe and Anffas.

Europe in Action is great for getting ideas, sharing, connecting with people.

Jyrki Pinomaa
President of Inclusion Europe and Regional Representative for Europe to Inclusion International

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Theme

The conference is about supporting people with intellectual disabilities to live independently and to be included in the community.

“Individualised, personalised, and participatory life”:

  • Person-centred support: Support based on individual preferences, expectations, and life situations. No more “one-size-fits-all” approach.
  • Different issues faced by people with intellectual disabilities and their families from the right to decide, access to housing and services, education, employment, and participation.

During the conference, you will also have the chance to learn and to share about:

  • Disability reform and evaluation system in Italy
  • The situation in Europe: Examples and practices from different countries
  • Support to live independently included in the community
  • Employment and education
  • Self-advocacy and self-determination
  • Situation of families
  • Inclusion of people with complex support needs
  • Inclusive transition of services
  • Sport and leisure

Conference Details

The conference takes place from 25 to 27 May 2026.

The conference will take place in Vicenza, Italy. Vicenza is a city in north-eastern Italy, in the Veneto region. Vicenza is approximately 60 kilometres west of Venice and 200 kilometres east of Milan.

The conference is co-organised with Anffas Italy, an Inclusion Europe member.

The conference is in English and Italian. Plenary sessions and many workshops have interpretation between Italian and English.

Visit Inclusion Europe’s website for more information about conference fees, accommodation, and more.

You can download more information about the conference here – in English and in Italian.

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