The global initiative Refugiados & Migrantes en Nuestra Casa Común (OCH) is organizing an International Symposium on Migration, which will take place at the Universidad de La Laguna, Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain), from 11 to 14 June 2026, in a key context shaped by migration routes to Europe.

Organized by Villanova University through the Mother Cabrini Institute on Immigration, the gathering will bring together for three days researchers, policymakers, religious organizations, civil society, and migrants, fostering an inclusive dialogue that integrates academic research, field experience, and direct testimonies.

The symposium, which coincides with the pastoral visit of Pope Leo XIV, adopts a participatory approach featuring field visits, working groups, and brief presentations (lightning talks), aimed at developing concrete Action Plans in the areas of formation, research, advocacy, and service.

Main themes:

• Migration, trauma, and human dignity
• Education, youth, and empowerment
• Community, culture, and local responses
• Civil society and the future of migration governance

Participation formats:

• Lightning Talks (brief presentations)
• Thematic working groups
• Field visits to local organizations
• Spaces for exchange and presentations

Important dates:

• Submission of proposals: by 13 May 2026
• Notification of acceptance: by 21 May 2026
• Registration: by 26 May 2026

Registration: https://vuevents.villanova.edu/877447

Call for Papers: https://migrationandacademia.org/international-symposium-canary-islands/

Contact: migrationandacademia@villanova.edu

To learn more about the full program, participation formats, fees, and logistical details, you can consult or download the detailed event document HERE.