Refugee Walk 2026 is an annual fundraising walking event organised by Vluchtelingenwerk Vlaanderen. Thousands of participants will walk either 20 km or 40 km on 4 October, choosing to join the central event in Brussels or to follow a self-selected route elsewhere. Walkers participate individually or with friends, colleagues, or organisations, combining physical activity with a visible show of solidarity for refugees.

This national conference will examine the challenges and opportunities surrounding the integration and participation of young migrants and young people with a migrant background in an increasingly diverse Europe. It will explore the role of education, sport, culture and the digital environment in fostering social inclusion, while addressing barriers such as racism and discrimination.

This conference will explore European and Dutch experiences in supporting the early integration of applicants for international protection, with a particular focus on employment, language learning and cultural orientation. Drawing on the findings of a new EMN Inform, the event will bring together policymakers, experts and practitioners to discuss different national approaches, implementation challenges and good practices across Europe.

This year’s EMN Austria Conference will explore the future of the Schengen Area, bringing together representatives from EU institutions, Member States and international organisations to discuss key developments and challenges affecting Schengen cooperation. The conference will examine Schengen governance within the European migration architecture, the role of technologically advanced external border protection and the importance of the external dimension of Schengen.

Four months after the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum became fully applicable across the European Union, this conference will take stock of its initial implementation and examine its implications for fundamental rights. Bringing together legal practitioners, academics, policymakers and civil society representatives, the event will provide an opportunity to reflect on the first lessons learned in Belgium and across other EU Member States.

This expert meeting will explore European experiences in fostering accessibility and inclusion in digital migration procedures, with a particular focus on applicants with disabilities and those facing digital barriers. Drawing on the findings of a recent EMN Inform, the event will bring together policymakers, accessibility experts and practitioners to discuss national approaches, implementation challenges and good practices across EMN Member and Observer Countries.

This high-level conference will explore new approaches to managing labour immigration in response to a changing labour and skills landscape in Europe. Bringing together policymakers, experts, social partners and other stakeholders from the EU and beyond, the event will examine how labour mobility can help address skills and labour shortages, support competitiveness and benefit both local labour markets and migrant workers.

This multistakeholder meeting will mark the 10th anniversary of the EMN Platform on Statelessness, bringing together policymakers, practitioners, international organisations, researchers and civil society representatives to reflect on a decade of cooperation and knowledge exchange on statelessness in Europe. The event will also present the latest EMN Inform on statelessness and provide an opportunity to discuss evolving challenges, future priorities and the way forward for cooperation.