Evening programme

Evening programme on Tuesday 20th October and Wednesday 21st October are included in the conference admission fee.
On Thursday 22nd October a range of activities are available, but advance booking is required and some include an additional cost. These additional activities can be booked  by visiting the box office 
Get a quick overview of where events are taking place by reviewing our simple online map of events and locations. 

For any questions, contact ivco@forum-ids.org

Boat Tour

20th October 2026

Included in the admission ticket

Time: 6:45 p.m. (duration one hour)

Meeting point: 32 Port de la Conférence, 75008 Paris

From the Seine, the iconic river that flows through the City of Light, discover the jewels of Paris’s historical heritage from a unique perspective. A memorable moment that will leave a lasting impression on this year’s Global Volunteering Forum.

Please confirm your attendance when registering

21st October 2026

Included in the admission ticket

Time: 6:00 p.m

Meeting point: Ground Control, 81 Rue du Charolais, 75012 Paris

Join us for a fun gathering with international volunteers and representatives of the French volunteering sector in a unique industrial space, featuring a terrace, a bar, and both local and international cuisines.

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22nd October 2026

Not included in the admission ticket

Time: Starting at 6:00 p.m.

Meeting point: Esplanade Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, 75007 Paris

A multidisciplinary museum housing the world’s most extensive collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, located in the former Orsay railway station in Paris.

Price: 10€ (to be paid on site)

Book here!

22nd October 2026 

Time: 6:00 p.m. (duration one hour)

Meeting point: 26 rue Jacques Louvel-Tessier,
75010 Paris

Born of a generation at the crossroads of continents, cultures, and narratives, ManSa (Maison des mondes Africains) works to promote, preserve, and celebrate contemporary African and Afro-diasporic cultures in all their diversity. Come discover this unique venue with a free guided tour.

Book here!