FAWCO's Interim Meeting for 2026 will be in Malta! Welcome to connect with other FAWCO members from around the world. This is FAWCO's annual meeting with speakers, workshops, inspiration and more. It will also be FAWCO's 95th anniversary year – we warmly welcome you! Malta is a historic Mediterranean hideaway with year-round sunshine and endless avenues for outdoor activity. The Malta Tourism Authority has more information on their website. 

The tentative program will start at lunchtime on Friday, March 20 and will end late Sunday afternoon. Friday’s agenda includes sessions in the spacious Portomaso meeting room, a Reception in the foyer with an ocean view and Opening Night dinner in the on-site Oceana restaurant. Saturday’s agenda includes plenary sessions, workshops, Face-2-Face, and the Foundation Night Gala. Sunday’s program will include plenary sessions and workshops. The conference concludes late Sunday afternoon with the recipients of Education Awards and Development Grants being announced, as well as the location of the 2027 Biennial Conference. Also announced at the Interim Meeting will be the new 2026-2028 FAWCO Target Project for Human Rights. Several amazing speakers are already planned for the weekend. More details coming soon. The formal agenda will be shared in December 2025. 

Conference Registration is being set up. The cost and registration information will be shared by October with registration going live in December at the latest.

Hotel Information

The conference will be held at the Hilton Malta in St. Julian's, Portomaso. Malta International Airport (MLA) is 9 kilometers from the hotel, about 25 minutes by car. The family-friendly resort overlooks the Portomaso Marina in St. Julian’s, just 15 minutes from the ancient capital city of Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Special FAWCO Room Rates are offered: 

(Link to reserve will be available in September.)
Deluxe Room Single €150
Deluxe Room Double €175

Accommodation rates are inclusive of 7% VAT but exclude ECO tax at €0.50 per person per night which needs to be paid on checkout. Bedroom rates are inclusive of Buffet Breakfast, complimentary access to the LivingWell Gym Facilities, as well as indoor and outdoor pools. All bedroom En Suite bathrooms have a reverse osmosis mixer present, to dispense drinking water for guests. 

Also offered:

• Executive Room Single  €210
• Executive Room Double €235
• Corner Suite Double Occupancy €400

Quoted bedroom rates will be offered, based on availability, to attendees 3 calendar days before and 3 calendar days after the Event Dates.

A non-alcoholic welcome drink per person will be served upon arrival at the hotel. There is also complimentary WIFI for all delegates in all areas of the hotel including meeting rooms and bedrooms on the hotel’s standard connection.

Tours

FAWCO and its partners are exploring interesting tours to offer delegates and guests. More information in the coming months.