The Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and the Institute for Palestine Studies have opened registration to attend the Fifth Annual Palestine Forum, on 23-25 January 2027 in Doha. This forum offers a unique opportunity for attendees to engage with presentations on a wide variety of multi-disciplinary topics.
Researchers and interested individuals who are not submitting papers and do not reside in Qatar can register to attend the conference between 26 October and 30 November 2026 by completing and submitting the online application form.
Please note that registration for attendees who reside in Qatar will open in January 2027.
Please note that a limited number of applications will be accepted. All applications will undergo review and evaluation on a competitive basis, and only accepted applicants will be notified.
The previous four rounds of the Annual Palestine Forum, held since 2023 were a resounding success, both in terms of research quality and the participation. Around 300 peer-reviewed papers were selected from a total of 2000 submissions for presentation in themed sessions. In addition, the forum has hosted several symposiums related to pressing issues concerning Palestine.
The forum continues to provide a dynamic academic space for those interested in the Palestine question, while contributing to scholarship on the matter and reaffirming its importance. This year’s forum dedicates space for research related to Israel’s ongoing genocidal war in Gaza and the future of Gaza Strip, the military escalation and settlement in the West Bank, and the challenges of resisting displacement and annexation plans, raising critical questions about the international order, the effectiveness of international law, and the role of Arab and regional actors. It also explores questions related to ethnic cleansing, refugees, political parties, global solidarity movements, and the US-Israeli war on Iran and its implications for the Palestine question.
All inquiries should be directed to:
annualpalestineforum@dohainstitute.edu.qa
Date of Conference: 23-25 January 2027
Conference venue: Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, Doha, Qatar.
Conference languages: Arabic and English.
