Lecture
6th and 7th September INTERNATIONAL JEWISH–KURDISH CONFERENCE 2026
- Date and time
Sun, 6 Sept 2026, 09:30 → Mon, 7 Sept 2026, 19:00
Local time · Europe/London
- Organiser
- Jewish Kurdish Network
Venue
London, United Kingdom
Sun, 6 Sept 2026, 09:30 → Mon, 7 Sept 2026, 19:00
Local time · Europe/London
London, United Kingdom
Arrival info
The exact location and full venue address will be shared privately with Eventbrite ticket holders via email 24 hours before the conference.
Jewish–Kurdish Relations in a Changing Middle East: History, Identity and Future Cooperation. A two-day international conference in London organised by the Jewish Kurdish Network together with the London Centre for the Study of Contemporary Antisemitism and the Moshe Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University. The programme explores shared history and identity, nationalism, minority rights, genocide and collective memory, regional politics, diaspora advocacy, women’s leadership, youth voices and the future of Kurdish–Jewish cooperation. It includes seven expert panels, audience Q&A and open discussion, a major Kurdish–Jewish roundtable, a screening of No Friends But the Mountains by Kae Bahar, traditional live music by Kurdish singers, and opportunities to meet speakers and participants from around the world. Day 1 includes five panels and one film screening; Day 2 includes two panels, one roundtable and one concert. Security measures, bag checks and entry checks will be in place, supported by UCL Security, CST and the Metropolitan Police. Attendees should avoid large bags and allow extra time for entry. The exact location and full venue address will be shared privately with Eventbrite ticket holders by email 24 hours before the conference. Under-14s must attend with a parent or legal guardian. Refunds are available up to seven days before the event.