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2026 ICM Triennial Council
The 2026 ICM Triennial Council will take place from 10-12 June 2026 in Lisbon, just days ahead of the Triennial Congress.
Council Meetings are a core component of ICM’s internal governance structure and represent the highest decision-making authority of the Confederation. During the Council Meetings, Member Associations review progress, discuss strategic priorities, and approve key documents.
Among other key agenda items, the 2026-2029 ICM Board elections will be held as part of the 2026 Triennial Council in Lisbon.
Participation in the Triennial Council
Please note: this event is separate from the 34th Triennial Congress. Participation in the Triennial Council is limited to members of ICM Member Associations and requires prior registration.
Registration Categories & Deadlines
Participation in the Triennial Council Meeting is open to two types of representatives from ICM Member Associations:
- Council Delegates
- Council Observers
| Overview Participant Categories | Council Delegates | Council Observers |
| Eligibility | Each Member Association that has full membership rights and has paid their annual membership fees | All Member Associations, regardless of membership category |
| Number per Member Association | Up to two delegates | Up to two observers |
| Rights & Responsibilities | Voting and speaking rights | No voting and speaking rights |
| Participation Fee | n/a | €100 per Observer |
| Nomination Deadline | No later than 15 April 2026 | No later than 13 May 2026 |
| Other | Only delegates registered before the 15 April deadline will be able to vote on the Regional Board Member elections to take place online before the end of April | n/a |
Nomination Process
Council Delegates and Observers must be formally nominated by the President of their Member Association (or equivalent).
If you are interested in participating, please contact your Member Association President directly.
If your Member Association President has not yet received the nomination forms, please contact [email protected] as soon as possible.
Important:
Only Council Delegates nominated by 15 April 2026 will be eligible to vote in the Regional Board Member elections, which will take place online before the in-person Council meeting.
Council Platform
Council Delegates will receive access to the online Council Platform, where Council papers and other information about the meeting will be available from 29 April 2026.
We look forward to receiving your Delegate and Observer nominations and to welcoming you to Lisbon for the June 2026 Triennial Council Meeting!