7th International Biehler Fort Conference, Berlin-Kostrzyn-Międzyrzeck (DE-PL)
2026-04-19 00:00 - 2026-04-25 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)
We are pleased to invite you to the seventh Biehler Forts Conference, which will be held from 19–25 April 2026.

This year, we will meet in three locations:

19. – 21.04.2026 – Berlin (DE)

21. – 23.04.2026 – Kostrzyn nad Odrą (PL)

23. – 25.04.2026 – Międzyrzecki Rejon Umocniony (Oder-Warthe-Bogen Fortress Front), PL

We will arrive in Berlin on Sunday, 19 April 2026, beginning our program with a tour of Spandau (Spandau Zitadelle). In the evening, we will meet for informal networking and a shared dinner. The conference will conclude on Saturday, 25 April 2026. However, for those interested, an optional additional program will be organized for Sunday, 26 April 2026.

In Berlin, among other activities, we plan to visit Flakturm Humboldthain, with two route options:

Advanced tour – approx. 4 hours

Standard tour – approx. 2 hours

Due to limited capacity, advance registration is required by 31 January 2026 (strict deadline).

Registration

Conference registration deadline: 8 February 2026

Submission of presentations: 8 February 2026

Detailed program and logistical information will be provided on the event website: https://biehlerforts.pythonanywhere.com/

We have tentatively arranged accommodation options in each location at a cost of 100–150 PLN per person per night (approx. 25 EUR).

With warm regards,Biehler Forts Conference Organizing Committee 2026

FORTE CULTURA Congress 2026, La Línea de la Concepción (ES)
2026-04-21 00:00 - 2026-04-24 23:59 | La Línea de la Concepción, La Línea de la Concepción, Spain
FORTE CULTURA General Assembly 2026

FORTE CULTURA Congress 2026 “From La Línea to Europe: Fortifications and Sustainable Tourism” (see the Concept Note)

Excursions to La Línea de la Concepción, Cádiz, Tarifa and probably Gibraltar

Exchange and get together

International Conference - Fortified Heritage for Tourism and Leisure, Valetta (MT)
2026-09-02 00:00 - 2026-09-04 23:59 | Fort St. Elmo, Valetta, Valetta, Malta
The Department of Tourism Management of the University of Malta is pleased to announce that it will host the FORTE CULTURA Malta Symposium 2026.

Dates: 2 to 4 September 2026.

Venue: Fort St. Elmo, Valletta, Malta

The Symposium will look at the conservation, architecture, management and tourism aspects relating to the rehabilitation and sustainable reuse of fortified heritage.

Tentative programme:

Day 1: Presentations by international delegates, including parallel workshops

Day 2: Visits to Fort St. Elmo, Fort St. Angelo and other fortified heritage sites around the Grand Harbour.

Day 3: – Morning: Presentations on Malta’s fortified heritage. – Afternoon: Visits to the fortified historic town of Mdina.

Managers of fortified heritage, tourism practitioners, conservation architects, urban planners, environmentalists, academics and others are invited to present their own experience and knowledge relating to the rehabilitation and management of fortified heritage.

So pencil the dates in your diary: 2 to 4 September 2026.

There will be no registration fee. Further information will be made available early in 2026.

If you are considering attending the FORTE CULTURA Malta Symposium or, better still, if you wish to give a presentation write to: john.ebejer@um.edu.mt or to office@forte-cultura.eu.

We welcome the submission of a paper in conjunction with your Symposium presentation. It is intended to produce a publication. Note however that this will not be peer reviewed.
