The International Metropolis Project is an international network engaged with better identifying, understanding, and adapting to the changes accompanying migration and diversity.  Through our efforts, we encourage the production and effective communication of policy-relevant knowledge amongst key decision-makers, thought leaders, and practitioners.  Since its inception, our network has grown to include partners from across North America and Europe as well as a growing presence in Africa, Latin America and much of the Asia-Pacific region.

Our international conferences represent the largest annual gathering of experts in the fields of migration and diversity.  In addition to a comprehensive study tour program, and just under 100 workshops, our plenary programme offers access to the thoughts, challenges, and prescriptions of some of the world’s key experts. Conferences have been held in:

With future conferences planned for The Hague, and the Azores.  A competitive process has been developed to guide the selection of host cities.

In addition to our conferences, our network is brought together through shared research projects, publications and informal policy discussions; smaller Inter-Conference Seminars; the Journal of International Migration and Integration, which showcases international research on migration and diversity; and the Metropolis World Bulletin, our migration policy periodical offering insightful analysis on contemporary issues.

Our efforts are governed through a Secretariat, jointly located in Ottawa and Amsterdam, as well as biannual meetings of our International Steering Committee.

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