European Area Conference 2025

A Message from your Area President

Dear Members!

I am truly delighted to welcome you to the ACWW Area Conference a unique opportunity for connection, inspiration, and collaboration across Europe!

With our theme “Sustainable Growth for the Future”, we’ll be exploring how we can make lasting, positive impact – both personally and collectively.

I look forward to meeting you in Romania and sharing this enriching experience together!

Afrodita Roman

Area President for Europe

Conference Information & Registration

What to look forward to:

Meet friends old and new, and enjoy ACWW's European Area Conference in vibrant Bucharest, the capital city of Romania. The 2025 Area Conference will be unique, and include elements of a Women's Empowerment Summit, bringing together rural women from across the region, including ACWW Project participants, for knowledge-sharing and capacity building activities.

Online Early-Bird Registration for the Conference opens 10 April 2025 - 1 June 2025.

After this, Standard Registration will cost more and run from 2 June 2025 to 31 June 2025.

Conference Venue: Phoenicia Grand Hotel, Bucharest

Located just 25 minutes from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (airport code OTP), the hotel is an impressive reflection of the eclectic fashion, art, and culture of the city. Accommodation for the Conference is either in shared twin rooms, or single occupancy rooms as chosen at registration.

Please be reminded that all attendees should organise their own travel insurance.

Outline Schedule

On Monday 13 October, attendees will arrive at the splendid Phoenicia Grand Hotel and be greeted by members of the Hostess Society Femeia Mileniului III (Women of the Third Millennium). Registration will take place in the afternoon, and dinner that evening is included in the registration package.

Tuesday starts with an Opening Ceremony, followed by Conference activities and reports from Member Societies in the Area. Lunch is included, before more Conference sessions - with time to freshen up before Dinner.

Wednesday continues the Conference, including Women's Empowerment Summit sessions and discussions.

Thursday is a day of adventure, with tours of the city and the Palace of Parliament; then in the evening a Gala Dinner with reception.

Attendees will check out on Friday 17 October and begin their journeys home.

Additional information and registration notes

Dietary Restrictions:

When you complete your registration form below, please ensure that you list any dietary restrictions you would like considered. Please note that many meals will be served buffet style, and ACWW cannot accept any responsibility for any allergens encountered during the Conference.

Payments for Registration:

Payments should be made on the page following the Registration Form, and will be acknowledged by email automatically. These payments will be made in £GBP, and received by ACWW.

Data Protection:

Please note that all registrations for the European Area Conference are being shared directly with the Hostess Society and all data collected is for the express use of the conference organisers.

European Area Conference 2025