The Self-Advocacy Summit and Family Summit take place on September 14, 2025, before the main event.
The World Congress brings together people with intellectual disabilities, our families, our organisations, and the people who support us.
At the World Congress, we talk about the big issues that are important to us.
We hope you can join us at our World Congress in Sharjah, UAE. You will meet Inclusion International members who are working to make our world a better place.
You will hear many stories of how members in different parts of the world network and support each other. You can expect to find new ideas.
You will connect with old friends and build new partnerships with wonderful people from our shared worldwide movement. In person! It is one world -- and we are Inclusion. We look forward to welcoming you.
Sue Swenson, Inclusion International President
We are thrilled to welcome all participants to Sharjah, our host city. Our World Congress is a special time when persons with intellectual disabilities from around the world come together to share their hopes and dreams. Let us unite our voices and efforts, for as we embrace inclusion, we become stronger together!
Jameela Bint Mohammad Al-Qasimi Chairperson of Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS)