ALLEA GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2026 in WARSAW
The ALLEA General Assembly annually convenes academies of sciences and humanities from 40 countries across the Council of Europe region, providing a unique platform for dialogue across borders, disciplines, generations, and sectors.
The ALLEA Public Conference on 27 May 2026, part of the 2026 ALLEA General Assembly in Warsaw, Poland, will discuss ways towards an independent and resilient European Research Area founded on academic freedom, integrity, and trust.
Echoing the G7 Academies’ Ottawa Declaration and building on ALLEA’s long-standing commitment to safeguarding institutional autonomy and good scientific practice, the conference highlights a challenge of exceptional relevance in times of geopolitical tension and societal uncertainty.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
PUBLIC CONFERENCE: “Towards a Futureproof European Research Area: Boosting Trust, Integrity, and Resilience”
Sessions will focus on the opportunities and responsibilities of academies, but also universities, funding agencies and individual researchers, to strengthen European cooperation and foster genuine brain circulation, as well as their role in providing effective science communication and policy advice to safeguard fundamental scientific principles and boost European innovation and competitiveness.
ALLEA MADAME DE STAËL PRIZE CEREMONY & LECTURE
The 2025 Madame de Staël Prize Lecture has been awarded to Professor Maria Leptin, President of the European Research Council (ERC) and chair of the ERC governing body, the Scientific Council, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to European research leadership, and the advancement of frontier science across Europe. Prof. Leptin will deliver the Laureate Lecture during the ALLEA Public Conference as part of the 2026 General Assembly.
VENUE
Copernicus Science Centre
The ALLEA Public Conference will be held at the Copernicus Science Centre in Warsaw. It is located on the bank of the Vistula River. The centre is the largest institution of its type in Poland and one of the most advanced in Europe. It contains over 450 interactive exhibits that enable visitors to single-handedly carry out experiments and discover the laws of science for themselves.
www: kopernik.org.pl/en
address: Wybrzeże Kościuszkowskie 20, 00-390 Warszawa
PROGRAMME
LIVE STREAMING
Join ALLEA Public Conference online!
If you will not be able to attend the ALLEA Public Conference in Warsaw, we warmly invite you to join us online via the live stream on the ALLEA YouTube channel.
We encourage you to watch the recording of the live stream from the public event entitled “Europe and the Arctic: Science and Diplomacy”, held during the ALLEA General Assembly 2025 in Copenhagen.
ORGANISER & HOST
