Overture Diversity Network meeting 2026
12 Juneat 12:00 - 14 Juneat 10:00
This year, the 54th Overture Diversity Network Meeting of the European Region of the World Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and the Europe Region of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) will be hosted by Federazione Italiana dello Scautismo.
The event will be held in Rome, Italy, from 12 to 14 June 2026.
Aim and objectives
Overture Diversity Network meetings aim to strengthen understanding of diversity and inclusion within the European Scout Region and the Europe Region of WAGGGS, focusing on key themes to support the delivery of an exciting, educational programme for participants to learn and enjoy. This is achieved through sharing knowledge and experiences and through plenary sessions that cover essential diversity and inclusion principles across a range of topics detailed in the programme section below.
The Overture Diversity Network Meeting 2026 programme will be delivered as a combination of plenary sessions and workshops, with some of the topics being:
- Understanding dyslexia and inclusive learning practices
- Designing more inclusive and accessible events
- Supporting refugees and groups in situations of vulnerability
- Neurodiversity in Scouting and Guiding
- Reaching children and young people from lower-income areas
- Mental health and wellbeing in Scouting and Guiding
The plenary sessions will feature the expertise of staff and volunteers engaged in diversity and inclusion (from WAGGGS, WOSM, and other organisations), while the hosted workshop sessions will empower participants to craft their own learning experiences.
We will host an international evening on Saturday. Participants can bring a sample of items from their country and organisation. Participants can bring posters, flyers, badges, games, food, or drinks to show and share.
Dates and venue
The meeting will be held at the Roma Scout Centre.
Largo dello Scautismo, 1
00162 Roma RM, Italy Location: Google Maps
The meeting will start at 14:00 CEST on Friday, 12 June 2026. Participants should aim to arrive before 12:00 CEST. The event will close at 12:00 CEST on Sunday, 14 June 2026.
Participants’ profile
The Overture Diversity Network Meeting is open to representatives of National Scout Organizations (NSOs) and National Scout Associations (NSAs) of the European Scout Region of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), and representatives of Member Organisations (MOs) and Component Associations (CAs) of the Europe Region of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).
Participants should be familiar with Diversity and Inclusion, and how it can be implemented within their organisation. They should also be eager to learn, share experiences and be open to different ways of Scouting and Guiding.
Previous participants of the Overture Diversity Network Meetings are welcome to apply to participate again.
Language
To facilitate all participant exchanges, the working language of the Overture Diversity Network Meeting is English. Being able to communicate in English is essential to participation.
Participation fee
This event follows the WOSM NSO event fee category by country.
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Category A: 150 EUR
- [Cat. A = Republic of Moldova]
- Category B = 160 EUR
- [Cat. B = Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Georgia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Türkiye, Ukraine]
- Category C: 170 EUR
- [Cat. C = Albania, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia]
- Category D: 180 EUR
- [Cat. D = All other countries not specified above in the WOSM European Region]
This will cover accommodation, meals, coffee breaks, the programme, and venue facilities.
Payment details will be sent via email upon registration. Payment is required in full by 23:59 CEST on Sunday, 24 May 2026.
Registration
Registrations are now open and will close at 23:59 CEST on Sunday, 10 May 2026. Registrations received after this deadline will not be considered. Please find here the registration link: https://forms.gle/9H1t2f6SEPYeisRp8
What documents do you need for your registration?
Your registration requires:
- An endorsement letter from your organisation’s International Commissioner
- A certificate for completion from the ‘SfH1: Safe from Harm Essential Learnings’ course.
Due to the size of the event, we can guarantee up to two participants per NSO, NSA, MO, or CA before the registration deadline. Any remaining places will be allocated to ensure regional diversity.
If an NSO, NSA, MO, or CA is endorsing more than two participants, please let the planning team know in the endorsement letters or by email the names of the preferred participants for the two guaranteed places.
Confirmed participants will receive a confirmation email and an information letter. Application results will be communicated by 12 May 2026. Please wait until we confirm your participation before booking your travel.
Visa and travel arrangements
Please check your visa requirements before booking your travel. Italy is part of the Schengen Area. A valid ID or travel document is required. We can assist you with the process if you require a visa for Italy.
We will provide additional information to help with travel once you have booked. Travel arrangements should be made only after the Host Team confirms your participation. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you need any assistance.
Insurance
The European Scout Region and the Europe Region WAGGGS do not provide insurance coverage for participants during the event or during travel to and from the venue. Please note that it is the exclusive responsibility of the Associations to ensure that participants are covered by insurance (illness, accident, repatriation).
More information and contact
Should you have questions or require additional information, please contact Tomás Arias (tomas.arias@scouts.org.uk), the Overture Diversity Network Ambassador, or Chelo Giulianelli (chelo.giulianelli@cngei.it) from the Host Team.
Details
- Start:
- 12 Juneat 12:00
- End:
- 14 Juneat 10:00
Organiser
- European Regional Overture Diversity Network
- Website:
- https://www.facebook.com/OvertureNetwork/
Venue
- Rome, Italy
- Rome, Italy + Google Map