The 7th International Ecosocialist Gathering will be held in Brussels (ULB) from 15 to 17 May, 2026.
Programme
Friday, 15 May
Theme of the day:
The world of work and ecosocial transformation
13.30 – 14.30 | Plenary:
Ecosocialist trade unionism in a time of catastrophe
15.00 – 16.30 | Parallel workshops | Block 1
1. Ecosocialist strategies for trade union renewal
2. Care work and the migrant proletariat
3. Struggles for ecological reconversion in industry
Break
15.00 – 16.30 | Parallel workshops | Block 2
1. Trade unions and the fight to stop militarisation
2. Building alliances against green colonialism and extractivism
Break
20.00– 21.30 | Opening plenary of the 7th International Ecosocialist Gathering:
Ecosocialism as a brake on capitalist catastrophe
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Saturday, 16 May
09.00 – 10.45 | Plenary:
Geopolitics and imperialism: What is the context in which this Ecosocialist Gathering is taking place?
11.00 – 12.00 | Parallel workshops | Block 1
1. Artificial intelligence: algorithms of catastrophe and rumours of revolution
2. The role of education in ecosocial change
3. Ecosocial struggles in Belgium
4. Land defenders facing persecution in the Global South
Break
13.30 – 15.00 | Parallel workshops | Block 2
1. Imperialism and green colonialism: Algeria, Morocco, Palestine
2. Ecosocialism, spirituality in resistance and liberation theology
3. Debt: a brake on ecosocial transition
4. Fossil fascism: how the far right appropriates the ecological question and how to fight it
5. The return of planning
Break
15.30 – 17.00 | Plenary:
In dialogue with the ideas of Michael Löwy
20.00 | Party night (venue to be confirmed)
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Sunday, 17 May
09.00 – 10.45 | Plenary:
Ecosocialism and degrowth
Break
11.00 – 12.30 : Parallel workshops
1. Agroecology and food sovereignty
2. Disruption and revolutionary strategy today
3. Ecofeminist convergence between Global South and North
4. Presentation of the Global Ecosocialist Network
Break
13.30 – 15.00 | Plenary:
Ecosocial struggles and the prospects for an ecosocialist future
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Practical Information
Venue for the gathering
Free University of Brussels (Belgium)
Buildings A and U
Solbosch Campus
Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 50, 1050 Ixelles
Information on how to get there
https://www.ulb.be/en/maps-directions/solbosch
Registration
Registration is only possible through this form online.
Fees
Organising an international gathering like this costs money, so we ask those taking part to make a contribution according to their means.
15€ (reduced)
25€ (standard)
50€ (solidarity)
Please make your payment by bank transfer to this account «Camp 2015» BE33 0689 0161 6946
Please indicate in your message: Last name + first name + RIE 2026
Languages
The languages used at the gathering will be French, English and Spanish. Please indicate on the form the languages in which you can follow the debates. This will help us organise the interpreting teams.
Accommodation
We do not provide accommodation for participants. However, we will do what we can to offer solidarity accommodation, in so far as there is availability, with priority being given to those from the global south.
-> Requests can be made on the form for registration.
We are also looking for people who can offer solidarity accommodation. If you are able to do so, please also mention this on the form.
We ask all those who can to book their own accommodation. We suggest hostels as the cheapest option. There are at least four in the centre of Brussels:
Auberge de Jeunesse Génération Europe
Auberge de Jeunesse Bx Downtown
Auberge de Jeunesse Jacques Brel
Auberge Bruegel
Appeal
Below is the appeal for this 7th International Ecosocialist Encounters. Please do sign it and help us to distribute it.
See you in Brussels from 15 to 17 May!