The 2026 ALDA General Assembly and Festival will take place on May 12, 13, and 14 in Malta, at MICAS (Malta International Contemporary Art Space), kindly hosted by the Local Councils’ Association.
This year’s theme, Local Democracy that Delivers, is an invitation to take stock of what already exists and what is needed to further strengthen local participation and its impact on every citizen’s life.
On the one side, the General Assembly is a central moment in ALDA’s associative life: a key opportunity for democratic deliberation, collective guidance, and the definition of the Association’s strategic priorities.
Held in parallel sessions, the Festival will bring together civil society organisations, local authorities, institutional partners and stakeholders committed to strengthening democratic systems at the local level. The programme spans three days of in-depth sessions and exchanges across the thematic hubs at the heart of ALDA’s work, such as Migration, Environment, and Youth, alongside a Study Visit and the launch of the Centre of Expertise, ALDA’s new platform for building a connected and informed network of stakeholders. The full programme will be available very soon.
Registration is now open!
Use this link to register for the General Assembly and this link to register for the Festival sessions.
See you in Malta!