International Research Conference 2025
Hedayah, the International Center of Excellence for Countering Extremism and Violent Extremism, is organizing and hosting its annual International Research Conference for the year 2025 (RC25) in response to present and evolving extremist and violent extremist threats and challenges.
This year’s International Research Conference will be held from 10 to 12 November in Brussels, Belgium, with generous support from the European Union, and in partnership with the EU Knowledge Hub on Prevention of Radicalisation.
In addition to convening leading experts to share new research, methodologies, best practices, and findings in fields related to countering extremism and violent extremism in various formats, RC25 will also showcase research, evidence, and lessons learned from the Strengthening Resilience to Violent Extremism (STRIVE) Global program funded by the European Union and implemented by Hedayah. Launched in 2015 by Hedayah and funded by the European Union, the Strengthening Resilience to Violent Extremism (STRIVE) Global program supports civil society organizations (CSOs), local actors, and government entities in designing and implementing impactful, evidence-based interventions to prevent and counter extremism and violent extremism.
HOSTS & SPONSORS
RC25 is hosted by Hedayah, the International Center of Excellence for Countering Extremism and Violent Extremism, with generous support from the European Union, and in partnership with the EU Knowledge Hub on Prevention of Radicalisation.
STRATEGIC PARTNERS
Strategic Partners for RC25 are yet to be confirmed.
SPEAKERS & CONTRIBUTORS
The event will feature the work of international researchers and practitioners conducting current and cutting-edge research related to extremism and violent extremism, with a focus on research and lessons learned from Hedayah and the EU’s STRIVE Global program. The Research Conference will prioritize showcasing new and recent research and/or strategic communications efforts. There is no specific ‘cut-off’ date for relevant publications or work to be presented, but a strong focus on efforts in the last 12-18 months will be maintained.
FORMAT
This year’s Research Conference will be held over two and a half days, offering participants the flexibility to attend in-person or online, and to register for the whole event or individual days or sessions.
REGISTRATION
We invite you to register for both online and in-person attendance to our hybrid conference via our registration form: Registration Form: Hedayah’s RC25
Please note that due to limited event capacity, registration for attendance is subject to confirmation.
Attendees will be notified of their successful registration and receive relevant documents, such as the Agenda and Logistics Note, in advance of the event. Confirmed attendees may then be asked to specify their attendance for the whole event or for individual days or components. With the kind support of our sponsors, there is no cost for attendance at RC25. However, in-person attendees are responsible for arranging and funding related travel and accommodation. Please also note that Hedayah’s RC25 will be held in English, and translation will be available in Arabic.
INQUIRIES
For questions or enquiries about the conference, opportunities for engagement, or registration, please contact Hedayah’s team on: events@hedayah.ae