International Conference in Abu Dhabi: Contemporary Approaches to Ideologically Based Extremism

Hosted by TRENDS Research & Advisory in in Abu Dhabi, the international conference will address in depth one of the most critical issues of our time: ideologically based extremism.

The event will take place on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel in Abu Dhabi, bringing together distinguished researchers, experts, policymakers, academics, and media representatives from the UAE, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, France, Italy, India, Indonesia, Portugal, Poland, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.

Purpose of the Conference

Titled “Shared Patterns of Violence: Contemporary Approaches to Ideologically Based Extremism”, the conference aims to analyze the shared patterns of violence across different ideological currents, discuss the roots of radicalism, and develop new approaches to countering extremism in light of international experiences.

Media Sponsors

The conference is organized with the participation of media outlets as well as public and private sector companies, under the framework of media and strategic partnerships.

Among the media sponsors are Harici Media along with several other prominent regional and international media organizations.

This conference provides a critical platform for debate on global security, social peace, and international relations. By bringing together diverse perspectives, the event seeks to decode the shared structures of extremist violence and contribute to developing more inclusive and effective solutions.

You can find the program and participants of the event in the visual below.