Conference 5 | For the fifth time, the conference will bring together leading actors from politics and diplomacy, academia and civil society to discuss sustainable post-war visions for the region and identify paths to regional stability and long-term peace.

Conference 4 | The fourth conference was overshadowed by two significant developments: the fall of the Assad regime in Syria and the re-election of Donald Trump as US President. In addition, cooperative approaches to peacebuilding at grassroots level were analyzed and reconciliation concepts were reflected on from a historical perspective.

Conference 3 | Participants at the third round of the conference discussed a wide range of topics, including the post-war reconstruction of Gaza, peace strategies for the region, the escalation of violence in Lebanon and the growing cooperation between Iran and Russia. 

Conference 2 | The second edition of the conference brought together leading figures from science and politics to explore the impact that technological collaboration and science diplomacy can have on the post-war reconciliation process in the Middle East. 

Conference 1 | Immediately after the outbreak of war on October 7, 2023, we brought together key players from the region for an open dialog and exchange. Academics, stakeholders from civil society, business and politics discussed possible paths to a peaceful future.