The world is at a critical turning point. From ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza to the escalating climate crisis and shrinking space for civil society, global partnerships are being tested. The Ambrela Development Forum (ADF) 2025 offers a unique space to navigate these complex challenges and reclaim global partnerships through dialogue.
The ADF International Conference is the only event of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe, attracting over 200 in-person participants from around 20 countries. This year’s fourth edition: #ADF2025 – ‚A World in Transition: Reclaiming Global Partnerships through Dialogue‚ builds on previous success, fostering actionable connections, trust and collaboration among key players like EU institutions, member state governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, and international partners.
Why Join Us?
This year’s conference offers an impactful platform for high-level policy dialogue and cross-sector collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to:
The program will delve into three crucial topics shaping the future of development and humanitarian aid:
We’re proud to host a lineup of speakers renowned for their expertise and dedication, including Hugo Slim, professor at the University of Oxford; Martina Břeňová, Executive Director of Open Society Fund Prague; Erika Gerretsen, Director of DG INTPA for human development, migration, governance and peace; Arnaud Dupont, Head of Unit for Strategy, International, and Inter-Institutional Relations in DG ECHO; Jeroen Uytterschaut, EU Representative and Executive Director at World Vision’s Brussels office; Floris Faber, EU Representative and Head of Office, ACT Alliance EU; Ján Mrkvička, Director of Relief & Development Department in People in Need; and Andrea Najvirtová, Director of People in Peril Slovakia and many others.
Join us on October 16–17, 2025, at the historic Moyzes Hall in Bratislava, Slovakia. Day one will feature a packed program from 9:00 AM and conclude with a special „night owl“ session starting at 9:00 PM. The second day is tailored for invited participants only.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the solution. This edition of the ADF conference is funded by the UNDP, CEI, Representation of the EC in Slovakia, Canadian and British Embassy in Bratislava, SR and EU under the Program Slovensko. You can find the final program here and register using the following link. We look forward to welcoming you to Bratislava for yet another unforgettable gathering!
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