In 2018, the annual Metropolis conference will take place in Sydney from 29 October to 2 November. The theme for this year’s conference is 'Global Migration in Turbulent Times'.

In 2016, the annual Metropolis conference will take place in Aichi-Nagoya (Japan) fro 24 to 28 October and will focus on the theme: creating trust through wisdom on migration and integration.

The 2015 International Metropolis Conference will take place from 7 till 11 September 2015 in Mexico City, and will focus on the following theme: "Migrants: Key Players in the 21st Century".

The 19th International Metropolis Conference 2014 will take place on 3-7 November in Milan. Researchers, policy-makers, international organizations and non-governmental organizations meet to discuss challenges and opportunities of migration flows.

From 9 to 13 September 2013, the conference will provide a forum for discussing and developing research, policy and practice on migration and integration.

The 16th International Metropolis Conference will take place on 12-16 September in Ponta Delgada, Azores Islands. Researchers, policy-makers, international organizations and non-governmental organizations meet to discuss challenges and opportunities of migration flows.