We are delighted to invite you to join the CIFA Regional Symposium 2026, to be held on 18-20 November 2026 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, jointly organised by the Consortium of Institutes on Family in the Asian Region (CIFA) and the National Coalition for Mental Wellbeing (NCMW), Malaysia.

Date: 18-20 November 2026 (Wednesday – Friday)
Venues: Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Kuching, Sarawak, and
                  Waterfront Hotel, Kuching, Sarawak

The theme of the Symposium is “Building Bridges: Mental Health and Resilience Across Generations in the AI Era” An exciting programme has been drawn up, including keynote speeches, plenary and concurrent sessions, Final Round Adjudication and Award Presentation Ceremony of the 3A Project 2026, and post-symposium agency visits and workshops. For details, please refer to the Programme-At-A-Glance at the Symposium website: https://ncmw.com.my/cifa2026/index.php.

Registration is now open on a first-come, first-served basis. REGISTER NOW to reserve your seats and enjoy the special rate by 31 August 2026. For CIFA members, a 10% discount will be given, up to a maximum of 10 staff members. A discount code will be provided to facilitate your registration.

Abstract submissions are cordially invited from researchers, clinicians, practitioners and scholars interested in sharing their experiences, insights and practices regarding family well-being. The full list of sub-themes and more details are available on the Symposium 2026 website. Please note that the abstract submission deadline is 15 July 2026.

For enquiries, please email the Symposium Secretariat at info@nd.com.my or the CIFA Secretariat at cifasecretariat@gmail.com.

We look forward to welcoming you in November at Kuching.

You are cordially invited to the 2026 Annual Observance of the International Day of Families.

The event will be webcast on UN Web TV (No registration needed): https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x/k1xss7ig0y

More information, including Background Note, Programme and Bios of Speakers at: https://social.desa.un.org/issues/family/events/international-day-of-families-2026-families-inequalities-and-child-wellbeing.