Welcome

The 27th International Migration Conference will take place from 17 to 18 June 2026 at Technische Hochschule Köln in Germany. The focus lies on «Forced Migration».

“Forced migration” has been a topic of public controversy at least since the “Summer of Migration” in 2015. Within the field of migration studies as well, there is ongoing discussion of the crisis in the European border regime—made visible by the ongoing migration flows to Europe and symbolized by the numerous, repeatedly amended Dublin Regulations.

This year’s IMK will be held against the backdrop of current developments in cooperation with the Cologne Refugee Council (Kölner Flüchtlingsrat e.V.).

Call for Papers is open!

Participation as Presenter
Participation in the conference is subject to a fee for presenters. Upon acceptance of their proposals, authors will be required to register (fee-based) for the conference. Only registered presenters will be included in the program.

Registration will be available shortly.

We would be pleased to welcome you to the conference. 

Cooperation Partners

Conference Management

Prof. Dr. Thomas Geisen
thomas.geisen@fhnw.ch
T +41 62 957 20 57

Scientific Assistant Conference Management

Lorenz Jonas Meyer
lorenzjonas.meyer@fhnw.ch

Conference Organization

Janine Lombardi
janine.lombardi@fhnw.ch
T +41 62 957 23 17