Dialogue Summit · 2026

Building a Shared Future through Dialogue & Cooperation

Madrid, Spain · 13–18 May 2026

Eighty practitioners, scholars, and civil-society leaders gathered to deepen relationships and sharpen the tools of dialogue.

Madrid skyline at sunset

Six numbers, one conversation.

4
Days
5+
Seminars
14
Workshops
12+
Showcases
80+
Delegates
30+
Countries

Where practice meets vision

Practitioners around a table in dialogue
How do we move beyond polarisation to build sustainable, trust-based relationships across difference?

The Dialogue Summit 2026 brings together experienced practitioners and emerging voices from the DialogueHUB network for an intensive week of structured dialogue, knowledge exchange, and strategic planning.

Held in Madrid — a city long at the crossroads of civilisations — the summit reflects our commitment to building bridges across cultures, faiths, and communities.

Over five days, participants take part in plenary sessions, expert-led seminars, hands-on workshops, a city excursion, an interfaith concert, and meaningful social gatherings.

A week in Madrid

Daily programme at a glance — full session details circulate to registered participants ahead of the summit.

Wed · day 1
13
May
20:30Welcome Reception · DialogueHUB Introduction & JOIRE Interfaith Concert
Thu · day 2
14
May
09:00–09:15Ice-Breaking Session
All dayToledo City Excursion
20:00Film screening · Gazelle
Fri · day 3
15
May
09:00–10:30Seminar 1
11:00–12:30Workshop Block 1
14:00–15:30Panel · "Building a Shared Future Through Dialogue and Cooperation Beyond Polarisation"
16:00–18:00Best Practices Showcase 1
Sat · day 4
16
May
09:00–10:30Seminar 3 · Building Peace Ecosystems in Multicultural Societies
11:00–12:30Seminar 4
14:00–15:30Workshop Block 2
16:00–18:00Best Practices Showcase 2
EveningOpen Forum
Sun · day 5
17
May
09:00–10:30Seminar 5 · Core Values of the Hizmet Movement
11:00–12:30Workshop Block 3
14:00–15:30Workshop Block 4
16:00–18:00Closing Plenary, Reflection & Kahoot
Mon · departure
18
May
From 11:00Departures

Interactive Workshops

Participants choose from a rich menu of practical, facilitated workshops running across four blocks on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Building Peace Ecosystems in Multicultural Societies
Hizmet’s Core Values & Fundamental Rights
Dialogue Through Study Visits: Building Lasting Relationships
Academic Partnerships & Hizmet Studies
Engaging Opinion & Community Leaders
Dialogue Through Culture, Arts & Sport
Institutional Identity Development & Impact Measurement
Sustainable Fundraising & Financial Resource Building
Parent–Alumni Dialogue in Education Settings
Strategic Communication — Media & PR
Digital Impact: Social Media, Content & AI
Protocol & Etiquette in Dialogue Visits
Young Dialogue R&D — Innovation Lab
Building Interreligious Dialogue Around Caring for Creation

Beyond polarisation, toward a shared future.

This year's summit explores a central challenge from theological, civic, strategic, and practical angles — asking not only why dialogue matters, but how it is practised well in an era of social fragmentation.

Registration

Join the summit.

Open to active dialogue practitioners within the DialogueHUB network.

Register by Email

dialoguesummit@arcoforum.es