Call for proposals: Hosting the IASFM 2027 Conference

Those who may be interested in hosting the next International Association for the Study of Forced Migration (IASFM) conference in 2027 are invited to submit a short expression of interest online: https://crs1.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=97003 

Timelines 

1. Submission Deadline: March 31, 2026 

2. Submissions will be sent to the IASFM membership for an e-vote with a deadline of April 15, 2026. 

3. The winner will be invited to submit a full proposal with a submission deadline of June 30, 2026. 

4. The full proposal will be sent to the IASFM membership for an e-vote with a deadline of July 15, 2026, and results will be communicated by July 25, 2026. 

General information about hosting an IASFM conference can be found at: https://iasfm.org/conferences2/general-information/ 

Proposals can be for an in-person, virtual, or hybrid conference. 

If you are interested, but are unsure around the conference budget and how it works with IASFM, Michele Millard would be happy to answer any finance-related questions or review any budget drafts. You can email her at mmillard@yorku.ca