The European Forum for Restorative Justice’s biennial conference is the largest gathering on restorative justice on Europe. This event brings international experts together to advance restorative justice to Poznań, Poland on 11th–13th June. The European Forum for Restorative Justice (EFRJ) will host its 2026 International Conference, bringing together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, community leaders, and people with lived experience to explore the latest developments in restorative justice. On the eve of the conference (10th June) the 2026 laureate of the prestigious European Restorative Justice Award is announced.
Under the theme “Echoes of Restorative Encounters: Voices, Evidence, and the Ripple Effects of Restorative Justice in Action” the conference will provide a platform for dialogue, learning, and collaboration on how restorative approaches can contribute to a more just, inclusive, and resilient society.
The programme will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops, and networking opportunities addressing topics such as victim participation, restorative practices in criminal justice, community-based responses to harm, and emerging research from across Europe and beyond.
"The conference’s content is cutting edge, forward looking, and high ambition. It is based on research and practice experience. We are dreaming but not without standing with two feet on the ground." said Edit Törzs, Executive Director of the EFRJ.
The conference will serve as a key meeting point for those committed to strengthening restorative justice policy and practice.