Bringing together international experts on aging, disability and guardianship, this congress provides a platform for contributions from the various disciplines and practices that contribute to improving the rights of persons in need of support.
In the coming decades, the dignity and human rights of persons in need of support will be threatened by a number of developments. Not only by geopolitical tensions or the impact of climate change, but also by cuts in care budgets and access to justice. WCAC 2026 aims to bring together a community of researchers, people who care or are cared for, policymakers, practitioners and others in all relevant professions, NGO’s and other stakeholders to interact and learn from one another’s experiences to address the challenges of the next decade.
The working language during the congress is English. However, we are exploring the possibility of Spanish-language subtitles during the plenary sessions and the possibility of panel sessions in Spanish.
Amsterdam is an attractive location not only from a tourist point of view, but also because it is easily accessible via Schiphol – Amsterdam International Airport, one of Europe’s largest airports with many direct international flight connections. The Vrije Universiteit, the congress venue, is uniquely located between the airport (13 minutes) and the city centre (12 minutes), close to Amsterdam Zuid train station (9 minutes’ walk) and with a tram stop right outside the door.
Keep an eye on this website for more information and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us at wcac2026@vu.nl.
You can pre-register by sending an email to wcac2026@vu.nl. The official registration portal opens on 1 October 2025.
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Abstract can be submitted until 1 December 2025.
