Lisbon to Host the World Anti-Bullying Forum 2027

The World Anti-Bullying Forum (WABF) is proud to announce that its next global gathering will be held in Lisbon, Portugal, September 9–11, 2027, hosted by the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Lisbon.

Following the success of previous forums in Stockholm, Dublin, Raleigh and Stavanger, the upcoming forum will bring together researchers, educators, policymakers, practitioners, youth representatives, and civil society leaders to share knowledge and strengthen international collaboration in the prevention of bullying and the promotion of safe and inclusive environments for children and young people.

“We are thrilled to bring the World Anti-Bullying Forum to Lisbon,” said Frida Warg, Managing Director of the World Anti-Bullying Forum. “Lisbon’s vibrant academic community and commitment to inclusion and human rights make it the perfect host city. Together, we will continue to build bridges between research, policy, and practice to make sure knowledge leads to action.”

“It is an honour for the Faculty of Psychology of the University of Lisbon to welcome such an important international event,” added Paula da Costa Ferreira from the Faculty of Psychology. “Together, we will advance research and action to create safer and more nurturing environments for all children and youth,” said Alexandra Marques Pinto, also from the Faculty of Psychology.

The program will feature keynote presentations, scientific sessions, workshops, panels, posters, round tables and interactive lounges with exhibitions addressing bullying from multidisciplinary and international perspectives.

We look forward to welcoming the global bullying prevention community to Lisbon!

Important Dates

Call for Abstracts:  September 1st, 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline: November 15th, 2026

Opening of Early Bird Registration for Presenters and Non-presenters: January 1st, 2027

Abstract Notification:  March 1st, 2027

End of Early Bird Registration for Presenters:  April 15th, 2027

End of Regular Registration for Presenters:  June 15th, 2027

End of Non-presenting Attendee Registration:  September 11th, 2027

Conference Dates: 9th (Thursday), 10th (Friday) and 11th (Saturday) of September 2027