The Vrije Universiteit will host the 8th World Congress on Adult Capacity 'Maximising autonomy and tailoring safeguards for adults in need of support' in Amsterdam on 8, 9 and 10 July 2026. The congress will be convened by Kees Blankman and Rieneke Stelma-Roorda. It is our pleasure to invite you to join us in Amsterdam.
Bringing together international experts on aging, disability and guardianship, this congress provides a platform for contributions from the various disciplines and practices that contribute to improving the rights of persons in need of support.
In the coming decades, the dignity and human rights of persons in need of support will be threatened by a number of developments. Not only by geopolitical tensions or the impact of climate change, but also by cuts in care budgets and access to justice. WCAC 2026 aims to bring together a community of researchers, people who care or are cared for, policymakers, practitioners and others in all relevant professions, NGO’s and other stakeholders to interact and learn from one another’s experiences to address the challenges of the next decade.
The working language during the congress is English.
Amsterdam is an attractive location not only from a tourist point of view, but also because it is easily accessible via Schiphol – Amsterdam International Airport, one of Europe’s largest airports with many direct international flight connections. The Vrije Universiteit, the congress venue, is uniquely located between the airport (13 minutes) and the city centre (12 minutes), close to Amsterdam Zuid train station (9 minutes’ walk) and with a tram stop right outside the door.
Keep an eye on this website for more information and if you have any questions, feel free to contact us at wcac2026@vu.nl.
Registration open!
Please use this form to register for the conference.
Registration fee: €475
Payment is possible by credit card.
Speciale donderdagactie voor deelnemers uit Nederland en België!
Speciaal voor deelnemers werkzaam in de praktijk die niet in de gelegenheid zijn om het volledige congres bij te wonen is er de donderdagactie! Aanmelding is mogelijk voor deelname op donderdag 9 juli 2026 tegen een gereduceerd tarief van €200,-. U kunt zich hiervoor aanmelden via dit formulier. Meer informatie en het programma voor de donderdag vindt u hier.
