The 2026 World Social Forum (WSF) will take place from August 4 to 8, 2026, in the city of Cotonou, Benin. Under the slogan “Another world is possible,” the event is expected to bring together thousands of activists and representatives from more than 150 countries to discuss social justice, human rights, and ecological crises.
The World Social Assembly is preparing its own activities and will contribute to the international debates to be organized by the International Council in a hybrid format to enable international participation.
The program is organized into 15 thematic areas:
Ecological crises, climate justice, and just transition
Culture, spirituality, and diversity
Decolonization and sovereignty
Democracy and governance
Solidarity economy and economic alternatives
Education and access to knowledge and learning
Justiça social, direitos humanos e igualdade de gênero
Migration, cross-border governance, and universal citizenship
Citizen mobilization and social movements
Peace, disarmament, and the self-determination of peoples
Engineering, manufacturing, and construction
Technology, innovation, and communication
Workers and citizens facing capitalist globalization
Future of the Forum
Cross-cutting themes
Participation and Practical Information
Registration: Accreditation for individuals and organizations can be completed via the WSF 2026 registration page.
Official website: Follow updates on the schedule and logistical guidelines directly via the World Social Forum in Cotonou portal.