The Imagine Forum: Fostering Dialogue for Peace will take place at the University of Iceland on October 10 2024.

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. For further details on registration, speakers, and the full program, please stay tuned