70th ICCFR Annual Conference
by International Commission on Couple and Family Relations (ICCFR)
The 70th ICCFR Annual Conference, organized by the International Commission on Couple and Family Relations (ICCFR), will take place from May 28 to May 30, 2026, in Brussels, Belgium. This milestone event focuses on the theme "Bridging Cultures, Building Families: Exploring the Dynamics of Multicultural Families," aiming to provide insights into how multicultural families navigate relationships, support systems, and policy frameworks.
Key topics include the impact of globalization and socio-cultural changes on family systems, the challenges and opportunities presented by superdiversity and migration, and the application of international conventions to families on the move, including bicultural families. Sessions will feature esteemed speakers such as Prof. Marie-Claire Foblets, Prof. Dirk Geldof, and Philippe Lortie, offering cross-cultural and international perspectives on family resilience.
The conference offers practical opportunities for networking through workshops, panel discussions, and an exclusive guided tour of the MigratieMuseumMigration. Attendees will engage with professionals from various disciplines, enhancing their understanding of multicultural family dynamics and support mechanisms.
This event is ideal for professionals in psychology, family law, social services, and related fields who work with diverse families. Participants will benefit from inspiring keynote addresses, gain valuable information, and engage in stimulating discussions on innovative international approaches to couple and family services.
Speakers(9)
Birsen Taspinar
Psychologist and Intercultural Mediator
Focuses on intercultural psychology, providing insights into the dynamics of multicultural families.
Kathleen Emmery
Director at Kenniscentrum Gezinswetenschappen
Leads the Centre for Family Studies and teaches family sciences at Campus Schaarbeek, with extensive experience in research and education.
Kim Lecoyer
Lawyer and Specialist in Intercultural Psychology and Religion
Investigates conflict and mediation in Belgian Muslim families and trains professionals on diversity and dialogue.
Philippe Lortie
First Secretary at Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH)
Co-responsible for the International Family & Child Protection Law Division, overseeing key instruments including the 1980 Child Abduction and 1996 Child Protection Conventions.
Prof. Angela Abela
Professor of Psychology at University of Malta
Specializes in family therapy and systemic practice, with a focus on family well-being and policy.
Prof. Bahira S. Trask
Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at University of Delaware
Expert on globalization and families, focusing on how global trends impact family structures and dynamics.
Prof. Dirk Geldof
Sociologist and Senior Researcher at University of Antwerp & Odisee
Expert on superdiversity, migration, and refugees; author of 'Superdiverse Flanders' and 'Superdiversity: How Migration Transforms Society'.
Prof. Marie-Claire Foblets
Director, Department of Law & Anthropology at Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology
Belgian legal scholar and anthropologist renowned for her work on migration, legal pluralism, and the interaction between law and culture.
Silke Peeters
Researcher at Odisee University of Applied Sciences
Researches bi-cultural relationships and Cohousilience, completing a second Master's in Sociology focusing on social data science.
Event Details
- Date
- May 28-30, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇧🇪 Brussels, Belgium
- Centre for Family Studies, Campus Odisee, Avenue Huart Hamoir 136, 1030 Brussels (Schaerbeek)
- Pricing
- £100 - £130
- Audience
- Professionals in psychology, family law, social services, and related fields working with diverse families.
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