LRE Conference
2026
Arnhem, Netherlands
10 March 2026
“Beyond the 80th Anniversary: The Future of WWII Remembrance”
Eighty years after World War II, the last generation of witnesses is passing, leaving us to find new ways to preserve and share their stories. As global challenges reshape our world, so too must our approach to remembrance.
This one-day conference brings together experts and innovators to explore how we can keep the lessons of WWII alive for future generations. We’ll examine the role of digital media, international research, and inclusive commemoration in making historical memory relevant today.
Further information about the Conference’s programme including the speakers will be disclosed in the upcoming weeks.
Join us on
March 10
Programme
10 March 2025
This high-level plenary will provide a long-term vision on the future of WWII remembrance amid current political and societal shifts
Participants will be given the chance to tailor their programme by selecting one of these roundtables.
Roundtable A: Remembrance Tourism in the Age of Climate Change
Roundtable B: Engaging New Generations – Innovation in Education & Digital Memory
A 30 minutes break to grab a cup of coffee or tea
Participants will be given the chance to tailor their programme by selecting one of these roundtables.
Roundtable C: International Research & Multi-Perspective Narratives
Roundtable D: Reimagining Commemoration: Inclusive & Innovative Ceremonies
Venue &
Directions
The LRE Conference 2026 will take place in Arnhem. The venue will be announced shortly.
LRE Forum Co-Organisers
Institutional partners
The LRE Foundation has been supported by the National Fund for Peace, Freedom and Veteran Care (vfonds) in the Netherlands since 2012. The vfonds is a strategic partner of the Foundation since, for many projects and initiatives.
The LRE Forum 2026 will include the display of the art exhibition developed within the project ‘Art of Remembrance’ funded by European Union’s Creative Europe Programme.
