In accordance with a decision taken by the Excecutive Committee in March 2008, the term "International Conference of IIAS is now replaced by the term " International Congress of IIAS.
The Institute organises a Congress annually which brings together from 300 to 400 participants belonging to all regions and cultures of the world, from approximately 60-80 countries.
These Meetings provide an opportunity to examine rather broad themes directly linked to current pratical developments and of interest to participants as a whole.
The International Congresses are open to members and non-members.