2026 FLARE Annual Meeting
The 12th FLARE Annual Meeting will be held from October 21-24, 2026 in Bilbao, Spain in partnership with the University of Deusto.
Registration is now open! Click the button below to begin.
2026 Annual Meeting Theme
Forests as Spaces of Hope and Solidarity
Forests worldwide are symbols of hope. Hope, not as passive optimism or blind faith, but rather as a courageous commitment to possibility amidst uncertainty. Forests are also literal spaces of hope for hundreds of millions of people around the world who rely on them for their livelihoods and well-being. Hope can inspire collective action and mutual support. Hope and solidarity are needed to conserve, restore, and sustainably manage forests. But contemporary challenges—wanton disregard of social norms, stubborn violence, yawning inequality, technology-fueled alienation, climate breakdown, and more—conspire to undermine hope and solidarity.
Yet hope persists, manifesting in new forms of solidarity and collective action toward better futures.
We invite speakers to integrate this theme— forests as spaces of hope and solidarity— into their proposals for the 12th Annual FLARE Meeting.
Secondary Annual Meeting Themes
2026 Annual Meeting Registration
Meeting registration fees are based on a tiered structure according to country income level.
Conference registration includes a personal 3-day conference pass with on-site lunch and two coffee breaks per day. The opening reception is included, but ticketed. Please choose that option during registration if you wish to attend. All rates end on the date stated at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (U.S.)
High Income Country | Early Bird June 17 - July 20 | Regular Rates July 21 - September 25 | Final Rates September 26 - October 21 |
|---|---|---|---|
Student Presenter | $345 | $385 | $450 |
Professional Presenter | $615 | $700 | $765 |
Student Observer | $315 | $365 | $420 |
Professional Observer | $590 | $680 | $750 |
Poster Presenter (applies to Student and Professional) | $345 | $385 | $450 |
Upper Middle Income Country | Early Bird June 17 - July 20 | Regular Rates July 21 - September 25 | Final Rates September 26 - October 21 |
|---|---|---|---|
Student Presenter | $260 | $305 | $370 |
Professional Presenter | $440 | $515 | $595 |
Student Observer | $230 | $280 | $350 |
Professional Observer | $395 | $470 | $550 |
Poster Presenter (applies to Student and Professional) | $260 | $305 | $370 |
Low & Lower Middle Income Country | Early Bird June 17 - July 20 | Regular Rates July 21 - September 25 | Final Rates September 26 - October 21 |
|---|---|---|---|
Student Presenter | $180 | $220 | $250 |
Professional Presenter | $250 | $300 | $350 |
Student Observer | $120 | $150 | $200 |
Professional Observer | $195 | $250 | $280 |
Poster Presenter (applies to Student and Professional) | $180 | $220 | $250 |
All Levels | Early Bird June 17 - July 20 | Regular Rates July 21 - September 25 | Final Rates September 26 - October 21 |
|---|---|---|---|
Welcome Reception October 21, 2026 University of Deusto | Free, but ticketed | Free, but ticketed | Free, but ticketed |
Welcome Reception Guest Ticket (Not attending conference) | $30 | $30 | $30 |
Conference Dinner October 23, 2026 Guggenheim Museum | $95 | $95 | $95 |
Guest Dinner Ticket (Not attending conference) | $95 | $95 | $95 |
Abstract Guidelines
Please review the guidelines before submitting your abstract.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a question regarding the 2026 Annual Meeting? Please review the section below to find your answer. If you cannot find your answer, please reach out to us at flare@nd.edu.
The deadline to submit a proposal is April 20th. Please see the abstract submission guidelines above for further information.
All decisions for submissions for the 2026 Annual Meeting will be announced on May 22nd via email.
Yes. The Organizing Committee will allow for new presenters if the originally stated presenter cannot attend the Annual Meeting. However, there will be a strict limit of two presentations for any one presenter. If the proposed substitute is already presenting twice, please choose another presenter.
The pre-organized panel session option on Oxford Abstracts is reserved for those who have coordinated with an organizer to create an entire session around a certain topic relating to the themes of the 2026 Annual Meeting. If you plan to submit your abstract as part of a pre-organized session, please refer to the Abstract Guidelines for the proper procedures.
FLARE will offer a limited number of scholarships to provide funding for travel and accommodations. During the abstract submission process, please complete the form linked in the submission portal. Presenters from low and middle income countries will be prioritized.
Many nationalities will need a Schengen visa when travelling to Spain. Please check with your nearest consulate to verify if you need to apply for a Visa.
If you need a letter of acceptance from the FLARE Secretariat for visa purposes, please email the Secretariat at flare@nd.edu as soon as possible. FLARE can only provide an official letter of acceptance to you to apply for a tourist visa. FLARE is unable to write to consulates to support your Visa application.
The 12th Annual Meeting will be an in-person event only for the parallel sessions. The Secretariat reserves the right to remove a presentation if the presenter cannot attend.
Important Dates
Dates subject to change
DATES | EVENT |
|---|---|
May 22 | Abstract decisions notifications announced |
June 17 | Early bird registration begins |
July 20 | Early bird rate ends; regular registration rates apply |
September 25 | Deadline to register as a presenter. Regular registration ends; final rates apply. |
October 5 | Official Program released |
October 21 | Opening Reception + Plenary Event + Poster Session |
October 22 | Day 1 of Annual Meeting |
October 23 | Day 2 of Annual Meeting; FLARE group dinner at the Guggenheim Museum |
October 24 | Final Day of Annual Meeting |
2026 FLARE Annual Meeting Commitees
Coordination Committee
Local Host
- Francisco Javier Arellano Yanguas, University of Deusto
- Edurne Iñigo Alday, University of Deusto
- Ainhoa Jorquera Cascón, University of Deusto
FLARE Network Secretariat:
Keough School of Global Affairs
University of Notre Dame
1010 Jenkins Nanovic Halls
Notre Dame, IN 46556-5677
USA
