Justice Conference 2026
Theme: Practitioners of Peace 🕊️
Sub-theme: Healing the Causes of Deterioration in Human Affairs
Dates: Friday 3 April – Monday 6 April 2026
Location: De Poort Conference Centre, Groesbeek, The Netherlands 🇳🇱
For over three decades, the Justice Conference has explored justice through inner coherence, healing and reconciliation, trust and consultation, systemic change, and community building.
In 2026, the conference turns to a vital next step:
How individuals, communities, and institutions become active practitioners of peace — capable of healing what is breaking down in human affairs and giving rise to enduring structures of justice.
Peace, in this context, is not merely an aspiration. It is a disciplined practice expressed in personal conduct, institutional integrity, and collective transformation.
The programme will include plenary talks, interactive workshops, panels, artistic contributions, and spaces for consultation and collective reflection.
Featured Contributors
Maja Groff – International lawyer exploring psychological and gender dimensions of peacemaking and institutional courage
Arthur Lyon Dahl – Environmental scientist addressing peace with nature and equitable Earth system governance
Brian D. Lepard – Professor of Law presenting on global justice and legal reform
Victoria W. Thoresen – Emerita Professor leading a workshop on community partnerships and consultation
Hadil El-Baba (aka Valentina) – Artist and community builder facilitating experiential inner–outer coherence work
Alexandra Samii – Legal professional exploring trust-building through community-based dialogue
Additional contributors will be announced as the programme continues to take shape.
Registration Now Open
Registration for Justice Conference 2026 is now open via the De Poort website.
Full Conference Fee
Day Guest Fees
Friday or Monday
• Standard: €20
• Discounted: €10
Saturday or Sunday
Standard: €30
• Discounted: €15
Accommodation & Meals
Accommodation is booked directly through De Poort Conference Centre.
Please note:
Accommodation prices listed on the De Poort website are per person, including when sharing a room.
Meals during the conference are included in the accommodation package.
For specific room configurations or booking-related questions, participants should contact De Poort directly.
Accommodation is guaranteed for registrations received up to two weeks before the start of the conference. Registrations received after this date remain welcome, and availability will be confirmed accordingly.
If you would like a different (multi-person) room than the one listed on the registration form, please indicate this in the comments section. This is only possible if you indicate who you will be sharing the room with (please include names).
The other room options are:
Triple room with shared bathroom in the room
or
Triple room with shared bathroom in the hallway
or
Four-person room with shared bathroom in the hallway