REBUILD 2026 | 12–13 November 2026 | Bamberg, Germany
© Universität Bamberg; Fotograf: Jürgen Schabe
Return, Reintegration and Brain Gain for Ukraine: Lessons from Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe
Multinational BAYHOST workshop in cooperation with the University of Bamberg and Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University
On 12–13 November 2026, BAYHOST, the University of Bamberg, and Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University will host the multinational workshop “REBUILD 2026 – Return, Reintegration and Brain Gain for Ukraine: Lessons from Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe” in Bamberg, Germany.
The workshop will focus on return migration, reintegration, and the role of brain gain in Ukraine’s future development. Researchers and practitioners from Bavaria, Ukraine, and countries across Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe will come together to exchange research findings, practical experiences, and policy perspectives, while exploring lessons that may contribute to Ukraine’s reconstruction and long-term development.
Participation in the workshop
While the workshop program has already been largely finalized, we are pleased to welcome additional participants who would like to contribute to the discussions and exchange of ideas.
Participation is free of charge. Refreshments during coffee breaks, lunch on both workshop days, and one conference dinner will be provided for all registered participants. Please note that BAYHOST is generally not able to offer financial support for travel and accommodation costs for participants of REBUILD 2026.
Those interested can register via the following online form until 16.10.2026*:
Registration REBUILD 2026 (external link, opens in a new window)
* The number of participants for the workshop is limited. Should the maximum capacity be reached before the dates stated here, registration may close earlier.
Event program
Further information on the schedule and content of the BAYHOST REBUILD 2026 workshop can be found in the program.
Program Draft (PDF) (opens in a new window). (This PDF is not accessible)
Please note that changes may still be made up until November 2026 and that the program will be updated from time to time (last updated: 21 September 2026)