GCEB International Conferences
Bishops from Nations Around the World
GCEB International Conferences provide opportunities for bishops from different nations and regions to convene around significant humanitarian issues. These conferences are designed around substantive dialogue and strategic outcomes, not religious programming.
Conference Components
What an International Conference May Include
Global Humanitarian Forum
Focused discussion of major humanitarian challenges.
Bishops’ Strategic Sessions
Peer-to-peer discussions among bishops.
Regional Perspectives
Bishops share observations and experiences from their respective countries.
Expert Briefings
Subject-matter experts provide research, data, and context.
Strategic Working Sessions
Participants develop recommendations and collaborative opportunities.
Position Paper Development
Conference findings are translated into documented recommendations.
Partnership Forum
Strategic organizations explore appropriate opportunities for collaboration.
GCEB Closing Report
A summary of key discussions, recommendations, and next steps.
International Conference Locations
Proposed Global Destinations
GCEB may convene conferences in major international cities capable of hosting significant global gatherings.
AFRICA
Johannesburg, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
Accra, Ghana
Lagos, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
Kigali, Rwanda
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Cairo, Egypt
CARIBBEAN
Kingston, Jamaica
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Nassau, Bahamas
Bridgetown, Barbados
Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
Castries, Saint Lucia
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
EUROPE
London, United Kingdom
Geneva, Switzerland
Paris, France
Madrid, Spain
Lisbon, Portugal
Brussels, Belgium
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Vienna, Austria
Berlin, Germany
NORTH AMERICA
Washington, D.C., United States
Atlanta, United States
New York City, United States
Miami, United States
Houston, United States
Dallas/Fort Worth, United States
Toronto, Canada
Montreal, Canada
Vancouver, Canada
Mexico City, Mexico
CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
Panama City, Panama
San José, Costa Rica
Bogotá, Colombia
Cartagena, Colombia
Lima, Peru
Quito, Ecuador
São Paulo, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Santiago, Chile
ASIA
Tokyo, Japan
Seoul, South Korea
Manila, Philippines
Singapore
Bangkok, Thailand
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Jakarta, Indonesia
New Delhi, India
Mumbai, India
MIDDLE EAST
Amman, Jordan
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Doha, Qatar
Istanbul, Türkiye
Beirut, Lebanon
OCEANIA
Sydney, Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Brisbane, Australia
Auckland, New Zealand
Conference destinations are proposed locations and should be listed as confirmed only when dates, hosts, venues, and organizational arrangements have been finalized.