Victim Support Europe (VSE), together with France Victimes, is pleased to welcome you to the Victim Support Europe Annual Conference 2026 (VSEAC2026), taking place on 2–3 June 2026 in Paris, at Espace Saint-Martin. 

Under the theme “The Frontliners: Functional, Funded, Future-Ready”, VSEAC2026 will bring together the European and international victim support community for two days of learning, exchange, and collective problem-solving. The conference focuses on the people and organisations at the frontline of victim support — and on how services can function effectively today, be sustainably funded tomorrow, and remain relevant in the future. 

As registrations open, we are pleased to share key information with VSE members and partners regarding the Annual Conference, participation opportunities, and practical details for attending the event in Paris. 

Early Bird registration

Save €50–€70 

Early Bird registration is now open and offers a significant discount for two full conference days: 

• €180 – Early Bird rate for VSE members 

• €200 – Early Bird rate for non-members 

The Early Bird period ends on 1 April.
After this date, the standard registration fee will be €250. 

➡️ Registering now means saving between €50 and €70, making Early Bird registration the best opportunity to secure your place at a reduced rate. 

A milestone year for victim support 

The 2026 conference takes place at a significant moment: France Victimes celebrates its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of commitment to victims’ rights, service innovation, and system-level change. VSEAC2026 builds on this legacy by shifting the focus from principles alone to practice — examining how victim support services operate, how they are sustained, and how they must evolve in a changing social, political, and economic environment. 

In addition, 2026 marks a crucial European milestone with the adoption of the revised Victims’ Rights Directive. This important development reaffirms and strengthens the European commitment to advancing victim support across the EU. To mark this achievement, VSEAC2026 is organised as a platform to reflect on progress, highlight ongoing challenges, and strengthen cooperation across Europe, with a particular focus on translating legislative commitments into effective, sustainable support for victims. 

A deliberately practical conference 

VSEAC2026 is designed as a hands-on, solutions-focused conference. Rather than abstract debates, the programme centres on the operational realities faced by victim support organisations across Europe and beyond. 

Across two days, the conference will explore: 

• Running victim support organisations well — governance, coordination, training, staffing, financing, accountability, and organisational capacity 

• Delivering victim support services well — victim accompaniment, trauma-informed practice, accessibility, innovation, and long-term support 

Participants will engage with: 

• Practical case studies from national victim support systems 

• Interactive workshops and labs 

• Experiential and participatory session formats 

• Honest discussions about challenges, failures, and recovery 

• Innovation presented as a tool for impact, not an end in itself 

Who should attend? 

VSEAC2026 is designed for leaders, practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and partners who want to strengthen victim support services not just in principle, but in day-to-day reality. Together, we will explore what it takes to build high-quality, victim-centred services that are operationally strong, financially resilient, and future-ready. 

We look forward to welcoming you to Paris for two days of shared learning, exchange, and collaboration — grounded in experience, guided by values, and focused on making victim support work. 

Register now and learn more: