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iIIRG CONFERENCE 2026
LEUVEN, BELGIUM

6-10 July, KU Leuven in Belgium

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IIIRG CONFERENCE 2026 - KU LEUVEN, BELGIUM

The annual iIIRG Conference and Masterclass 2026 will be held at KU Leuven, Belgium from 6-10 July 2026.

Our dedicated Conference website is now live:

Visit conference.iiirg.org

KEY DATES

5 Jan

Abstract submissions open

13 Feb

Abstracts Due

31 March

Decisions sent to authors

Mid May

Masterclass “preview” webinar - Child Suspect Interviewing

6–10 July

Masterclass & Conference in Leuven

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Submit your abstract on our new, dedicated iIIRG 2026 Conference website.

The link below will take you to our new conference website.

Submit your abstract

Masterclass / Training School

6–7 July | Hosted by ImpleMéndez

Join leading experts in investigative interviewing for a focused and practical training school on interviewing child suspects.

This masterclass will explore:

  • the vulnerability of young suspects

  • rapport building with young suspects

  • memory-informed practices for interviewing child suspects

  • insights on questioning style from a legal, psychological, and linguistic perspective

  • case studies and interactive exercises

This training is designed for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers working in law enforcement, child protection, and justice systems. It offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of how to conduct interviews of child suspects.

ImpleMendez
The project “Establishing Networks to Implement the Principles on Effective Interviewing for Investigations” (IMPLEMENDEZ) CA22128 is an EU-funded COST Action.

iIIRG 2026 Conference

8–10 July

Immediately following the Masterclass/Training School

The iIIRG conference brings together a global community of professionals and academics committed to improving investigative interviewing practices.

The 2026 conference will feature:

  • thought-provoking keynotes on policy and practice reform

  • presentations on cutting-edge research and practice

  • panel discussions and poster sessions

  • networking opportunities with experts and practitioners from across disciplines

The conference will explore broader developments in investigative interviewing, including memory science, legal safeguards, and implementation strategies.