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Imagine Forum

Höfði Reykjavík Peace Centre

The Imagine Forum is Höfði Reykjavík Peace Centre’s annual conference, held in collaboration with the Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the City of Reykjavik.

This year’s Imagine Forum will center on how we can bridge divides and foster a dialogue for peace in an increasingly hostily world. The conference is a one day event and will take place in Iðnó on October 10th 2024.

Imagine Forum: Bridging Divides and Fostering a Dialogue for Peace

Hosted by Höfði Reykjavik Peace Centre, in collaboration with the Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Forum will feature keynote addresses from distinguished experts and dynamic panel discussions with practitioners, researchers, and high-level officials working within their own countries and as international supporters of peace-making efforts.

How can we build peace in an increasingly hostile world?
As conflicts and global tensions escalate at an alarming pace, with the rise of autocratic governments and democratic backsliding, the foundations of global institutions and international law, established after 75 million people perished in World War II, are now being shaken.

There is an urgent need for a reflective and honest conversation on the efficacy of current peacemaking strategies and the dynamics of external support. How can we operate in a global environment where established goals and norms are eroding? Is advocating for inclusion and participation, among other current approaches, sufficient in today's context, or do these methods need to be reconsidered? And how do we prepare for worsening conditions?

We look forward to welcoming you to the Imagine Forum 2024.