Top NGO events in 2026

Whether it’s conference, fora, summits or exhibitions, here’s our list of top events for non-governmental organizations in 2026.

Gain insights from expert speakers and learn about the latest trends in the non-profit sector. Or get fresh perspectives and inspiration into financial sustainability, digital transformation, collaborative alliances and the future of philanthropy.

Attending conferences can be a great investment for those working at non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to network, learn and share.

Here’s our list of top international events for the NGO sector for 2026.

Humanitarian Finance Summit, 26 February 2026, London, UK

The Humanitarian Finance Summit, jointly convened by AidEx and the Humanitarian Finance Forum, is a platform for senior-level public and private sector leaders to discuss financing the future of humanitarian action.

Insamlingsforum (Fundraising Forum), 19-20 March 2026, Stockholm, Sweden

The Fundraising Forum is the Nordic region’s largest meeting for those who want to get ahead in the changing world of fundraising and philanthropic giving. This two-day event attracts representatives from civil society, academia and business to share knowledge, experience and insight.

Humanitarian Congress Berlin 2026, 21-22 April, Berlin, Germany

The Humanitarian Congress Berlin brings together global health experts, humanitarian practitioners, policymakers and researchers to exchange knowledge and address today’s most pressing humanitarian and public health challenges. The event focuses on strengthening collaboration, sharing best practices and advancing innovative solutions to improve crisis response and resilience worldwide.

Innovate 2026, 4-6 May, Washington, D.C., USA

Innovate 2026 is a leading event for changemakers across the nonprofit, technology and social impact sectors. Bringing together leaders, innovators and practitioners, the conference explores how digital transformation, data and emerging technologies can drive greater impact, efficiency and transparency in humanitarian and development work.

Oslo Freedom Forum 2026, 1-3 June 2026, Oslo, Norway

The Oslo Freedom Forum (OFF) is a global gathering of human rights defenders, journalists, technologists and policymakers. Hosted by the Human Rights Foundation (HRF), OFF celebrates stories of courage and creativity and explores ideas to advance freedom.

Charity Finance Group Annual Conference, 25 June 2026, London, UK

The CFG Annual Conference is the UK’s largest charity finance-focused event. As well as finance, the agenda include streams related to governance, strategy, digital technology, data, HR and leadership.

DIHAD 2026, 22-24 August 2026, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The theme of the 22^nd annual DIHAD is ‘Humanitarianism in Transition: Shaping the Future of Humanitarian Action’. Join more than 20,000 attendees and 1,000 organizations from more than 160 countries as they share knowledge, build partnerships, and address pressing global challenges.

AIDEX, 21-22 October 2026, Geneva, Switzerland

The world’s leading humanitarian aid and disaster relief event. Features high-level conference sessions, workshops, discussion groups, case studies and training programs designed to address the challenges in aid.