Annual Conference of the Critical Security Studies Working Group (DVPW) 2026
**Annual Conference of the Critical Security Studies Working Group (DVPW) 2026** is a professional academic conference held November 5–6, 2026, in Heidelberg, Germany. Participants present research papers and engage in scholarly discussion on critical security studies topics, developing expertise in theoretical frameworks, policy analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches to security issues. The conference format emphasizes peer review and academic exchange within the working group's research community.
Why it matters
For students and early-career delegates interested in security studies, this conference offers a focused setting tied to **critical security studies**. It can be especially relevant for those looking to engage with current academic conversations in the field.
Because it is a professional, in-person event, attendees can use it as an opportunity to follow scholarly debates closely and better understand how research is presented and discussed in a conference environment.
How to prepare
If you plan to attend, start by reviewing the **call for papers** and identifying the core themes or debates emphasized there. That will help you understand the likely intellectual focus of the conference and prepare questions or discussion points in advance.
More generally, it is useful to refresh your knowledge of major approaches in security studies, especially critical perspectives, and to practice summarizing your own interests clearly. If you are applying or hoping to participate actively, prepare a concise abstract, a short explanation of your research interests, and a few thoughtful questions you could raise during sessions.