Conference information
One of the key activities of IFCO is our annual conferences, which offer a unique opportunity for foster carers from across the world to share information and learn about global fostering advancements.
Our conferences are always well attended and very well received. We promote a fun, energetic and enthusiastic environment where foster carers, professionals, academics and young people have a voice.
Previous conferences
Between 1981 and to date, we have staged 30 regional and international conferences in a wide range of locations:
| 2010 | Brighton, United Kingdom (Regional) |
| 2009 | Dublin, Ireland (International) |
| 2007 | Hamilton, New Zealand (International) Mellieha, Malta (Regional) |
| 2006 | Bratislava, Slovakia (Regional) Bucharest, Romania (Project) |
| 2005 | Madison, USA (international) |
| 2004 | Prague, Czech Republic (Regional) Paramaribo, Surinam (Regional) |
| 2003 | La Plata, Argentina (International) |
| 2002 | Tampere, Finland (Regional) |
| 2001 | Veldhoven, The Netherlands (International) |
| 2000 | Cork, Ireland (Regional) |
| 1999 | Melbourne, Australia (International) |
| 1998 | Budapest, Hungary (regional) Manilla, The Philippines (Regional) |
| 1997 | Vancouver, Canada (international) |
| 1996 | Los Angeles, USA (Regional) |
| 1995 | Bergen, Norway (international) |
| 1994 | Berlin, Germany (regional) |
| 1993 | Dublin, Ireland (International) |
| 1992 | Gent, Belgium (Regional) |
| 1991 | Jonkoping, Sweden (international) |
| 1990 | Athens, Greece (Regional) |
| 1989 | Michigan, USA (International) |
| 1988 | Lunteren, The Netherlands (Regional) |
| 1987 | Leeds, United Kingdom (International) |
| 1985 | Christchurch, New Zealand (Regional) |
| 1983 | Christchurch, New Zealand (Regional) |
| 1982 | Beekse Bergen, The Netherlands (Regional) |
| 1981 | Slagharen, The Netherlands (International) |
| 1979 | Oxford, United Kingdom (International) |
Forthcoming conferences
Our next conference is due to be staged in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada on July 10th – July 15th 2011. It will carry the theme of ‘Fostering Hope -Together We Can Make a Difference’ in recognition of the crucial role we all play in the life of a child in care. We will be holding an exciting youth program, an outstanding adult program, excellent networking opportunities, a warm welcome in beautiful Victoria and a truly memorable experience.
Registration to attend this conference is now closed, but details can be found on the IFCO 2011 World Conference website.