Upcoming Conference

Conference working sessions are 40 minutes in length, including time for presentation and discussion.

We invite contributions from speakers who will facilitate a participative workshop or deliver a short and focused talk followed by time for questions and discussion. For those delivering a talk, we suggest a maximum of 20 minutes (suggested maximum of 20 slides), to allow time for discussion after the presentation.

Where possible, the organizers will timetable sessions to allow participants to follow a particular theme through the conference if they wish, so please ensure that you will be able to attend the full conference as you will be allocated to a session slot nearer the time. If two or more proposals cover similar or complementary topics, the organisers may ask the proposers to work together to develop a joint presentation.

We also encourage presenters to consider supplementing their presentations with a poster which can remain on display throughout the conference, for the benefit of those who were unable to attend the session itself.

Session proposal format:
Your proposal must include:

• Session title*: this should succinctly reflect your proposed topic
• Abstract*: a succinct description of the session to allow delegates to assess whether it will meet their needs (maximum 100 words)
• Presenter(s): name* of lead speaker (and co-speakers if appropriate), your e-mail address, mobile phone number, name of institution, country, a short description* (maximum 50 words) of your function within your institution
• Category*: for example, historical review, case study (practice-oriented or policy-oriented), discussion, workshop, poster
• Topic: Describe briefly how your proposed topic fits into the overall theme of the conference
• Proposal format: Details of the points you propose to cover, the methods you propose to use in e.g. a discussion group or workshop, etc. (maximum 200 words)

*Information in bold and marked * will be published in the conference program if your proposal is accepted.

Deadline and timeline:
The deadline for receipt of proposals was Thursday 15 January 2026.

You will be advised no later than 31 January of the decision on your proposal.

The deadline for receipt of proposals was Thursday 15 January 2026.

You will be advised no later than 31 January of the decision on your proposal.

For further information: Please email conference2026@enohe.net.

Registration for the conference will open March 2026.

The conference fee (which includes refreshment breaks and lunches on the three days and the conference dinner) has been set at €420 for members, €470 for non-members.

ENOHE offers support for up to five ombuds in higher education (HE) to attend the ENOHE
Conference. Through this grant initiative, launched in 2025, ENOHE aims to provide access
for ombuds in HE from the Global South who are new to the field to participate in the
conference.

This grant will cover the ENOHE conference registration fee, plus a €500 stipend towards
travel and accommodation expenses.

Eligibility Criteria & Application Procedure

Applicants must:

• be ENOHE members.

• have less than three years of ombuds practice at the time they apply.
• be located in a country of the Global South.
• submit a brief letter of motivation (not more than one side of A4/letter paper) explaining why they want to participate in the ENOHE Conference.
• supply a letter of reference* (letters of reference from ENOHE Board Members are excluded).

*If this letter of reference is not from the institution of the applicant, they must additionally
supply a letter of reference from their institution. The reference should confirm that the
applicant has the institution’s permission to attend the conference, and should comment on
the applicant’s suitability for the development opportunity provided by the conference.

After reviewing applications, the Board will select grant recipients from all eligible
applicants.

Application deadline
The deadline for applications is 15 March, 23:59 CEST through this form:

Applicants will be notified of the outcome within a month of the application deadline.

There is no legal entitlement to receive a grant.

It will be the responsibility of successful applicants to obtain any necessary visas to allow
them to attend, and to make appropriate travel and accommodation reservations.

Post-conference report required before release of grant
Recipients of ENOHE grants will be expected to write a short report after attending the
conference, setting out what they have gained from the conference and how it has assisted
their professional development. The report must be submitted within a month after the end
of the conference.

You will find the programme here from March 2026.

When registration has opened, you will find information about accomodation here.

When registration has opened, you will find information about public transport here.

When registration has opened, you will find information about location here.

When registration has opened, you will find recommendations about Krakow here.

When registration has opened, you will find practical tips here.

If you have any questions about the conference, do not hesitate to contact us at conference2026@enohe.net.