Register & Contribute
Register for the conference
Every year, around 300 people gather annually at Build Peace conference events. Participants come from more than 75 different countries, working in national and international NGOs, the UN system, academic institutions, civil society organizations, grassroots organizing and the private sector.
Tickets are sold on a pay-what-you-can basis, because the conference is better when it is accessible to everyone. The past few years have sold out weeks before the conference, so don’t wait to get your tickets. We hope to see you there!
The Build Peace Call for Proposals is now closed. Thanks to all who applied to share their work.
Support the conference
We are seeking partners and sponsors to help us bring Build Peace 2026 to Waterloo. Organizations able to make this commitment are integral to building this important community of practice. Our partners and participants regularly express their appreciation for the conference as a venue for learning, networking, and enabling action. The conference is widely recognised as a catalyst for the strengthening of the ecosystem of social innovation for peace.
We welcome sponsors and partners at all levels, from individual contributors to funding organizations, and are seeking funding for specific conference needs. For further details and options, please contact meghan@howtobuildup.org and rita@howtobuildup.org.