European Migration Forum 2025: the call for interest is open

The European Commission and the European Economic and Social Committee are inviting civil society organisations to apply for participation in the 10th European Migration Forum, which will take place on 27 and 28 November 2025 in Brussels. Organisations can express their interest through an online form. They must be legally based in the EU, have experience with one of the Forum’s topics and commit to actively participate in the event. Participation is on invitation only and the deadline for applications is 8 September 2025.

The 10th anniversary edition of the European Migration Forum will focus on “Harnessing migrants’ skills in the EU” and will give participants the opportunity to discuss how to best promote the skills of non-EU nationals and how migration can help address the needs of Europe’s job market. The discussions will also focus on protecting migrants’ working rights and the fight against illegal employment and labour exploitation.

The exchanges at the forum will relate to the EU Migration and Asylum Pact and to activities in the field of combatting trafficking in human beings, protecting migrant workers and EU funds for labour integration.

About the Forum

The European Migration Forum is an annual conference offering space for discussion and interaction between civil society and EU policy makers on issues related to migration, asylum and integration. The event helps policy makers better understand the challenges of organisations and social partners who work with migrants on the ground.

Watch the representatives of the International Catholic Migration Commission and the Greek Forum of Refugees sharing their positive impressions from the 2024 edition.

Find out more

Online application form (deadline 8 September 2025)

European Migration Forum 2025