Save the date! – 4th Francophone Congress on Support for Carers in Paris
Building on the success of the three previous editions, which brought together over 500 participants and achieved a 96% satisfaction rate, the 4th Francophone Congress on Support for Carers will take place against the backdrop of the 2023–2027 National Strategy for the Mobilization and Support of Carers.
We are pleased to announce the upcoming dates of this new edition:
Tuesday 27 & Wednesday 28 October 2026
Sorbonne Nouvelle University, 8 Av. de Saint-Mandé, 75012 Paris
www.congres-aidants.fr
This fourth edition will take place in the very heart of Paris. We warmly thank the Sorbonne Nouvelle University for welcoming us on their campus in the 12th arrondissement.
Who should attend?
Whether you are a health or social care professional, work for a local authority or social protection group, represent a patient or carer organization, manage a care facility, lead a respite project, are a student or researcher in the health/social sector, or are a carer yourself…
Fondation France Répit and the Association Française des Aidants invite you to discover a rich and diverse program of meetings, information, and exchanges designed to take stock of recent advances in the field of carer support, featuring:
- Keynote lectures and roundtables led by high-profile speakers.
- Thematic workshops to discover, discuss, and debate key issues.
- An exhibition area showcasing major initiatives and solutions.
- A dedicated studio set featuring guest interviews and videos available on the congress website.
To help you make the most of your congress experience, we are also planning:
- Informal networking opportunities to meet and share ideas in a friendly atmosphere.
- A cultural evening event.
- A digital offer featuring a selection of plenaries and roundtables available via live stream and replay.
Fondation France Répit
As a key player in respite care and carer support, the Foundation invites you to save these dates now. The first editions of the congress helped raise awareness about carers and their need for respite. Notably, the Foundation will be opening the Île-de-France Respite House (Maison de répit) in Boulogne-Billancourt just weeks before this congress begins!
For this first Parisian edition, organized through a unique partnership with the Association Française des Aidants, the 2026 Congress will provide an opportunity to update knowledge and highlight local solutions, legislative developments, new rights, and innovative initiatives for respite and carer support across the territories.
Association Française des Aidants
Since its creation in 2003, the Association Française des Aidants has been listening to and advocating for carers. It supports informal carers assisting loved ones with a loss of autonomy, regardless of their age, pathology, or disability. The Association promotes the role of carers in its dual dimension: the bond with the person being cared for and the link with society, specifically by creating synergies and bringing together actors and professionals in the caregiving field. This congress will contribute significantly to furthering this major mission.
We look forward to welcoming you to Paris soon!
Registration and the full program will be available soon at www.congres-aidants.fr
The Organizing Committee
