AEPJ General Assembly 2026
7th-8th of June, 2026
Vienna, Austria
A gathering at the heart of Jewish heritage in Europe
We are delighted to invite you to the AEPJ General Assembly 2026, which will take place in the historic city of Vienna from 6 to 8 June 2026.
Bringing together primarily the members of the AEPJ network from across Europe, the General Assembly represents a unique moment of encounter for the entire community. It is a key milestone in the life of the organisation, a space to reconnect, share experiences and reinforce the sense of belonging to a common European project. Beyond its statutory role, the Assembly also marks an important moment of growth for the AEPJ, fostering new collaborations, strengthening existing ties and collectively shaping the next steps of our work in the field of Jewish heritage.
This year’s edition is hosted by our valued partners, the Burgenländische Forschungsgesellschaft, and will take place in a city whose history, complexity and cultural richness provide an especially meaningful setting for our discussions. Vienna stands as a key reference point in the European Jewish experience, making it an ideal backdrop to connect professional dialogue with heritage, memory and contemporary cultural life.
Venue & Location
The Assembly will take place at the historic Hotel Stefanie, the oldest hotel in Vienna, ideally located in the city’s second district (Leopoldstadt), traditionally the heart of Jewish life in the Austrian capital.
The choice of venue reflects both practical and symbolic considerations. On the one hand, its central location ensures excellent accessibility, with direct connections to the airport and easy access via public transport (bus, metro and tram). On the other hand, it places participants within immediate proximity to key sites of Jewish heritage and cultural life in Vienna.
The hotel itself carries a remarkable historical legacy. In the period between the First and Second World Wars, it hosted a prayer room used by members of the Jewish community when synagogues were overcrowded, and it also played a role in Vienna’s Jewish cultural and theatrical life. Today, it continues to serve as a vibrant meeting place, combining tradition with modern facilities, and is frequently used as a filming location for international productions.
All sessions will take place within the hotel, using both its main conference space and its historic library, offering a comfortable and cohesive environment for the Assembly.
Program Overview
7th-8th of June, 2026
Vienna, Austria
Saturday, 6 June
20:00 Informal dinner (tbc)
Sunday, 7 June
10:00 Registration and welcome coffee
10:30–11:20 Strategic session on the European Days of Jewish Culture (EDJC): Manager and Committee
11:30–12:20 Strategic session on the European Route of Jewish Heritage (ERJH): Manager and Committee
12:30–13:00 Presentation of the SMART Project – Burgenländische Forschungsgesellschaft
13:00 Lunch
14:00–17:30 AEPJ General Assembly 2026
19:00 Evening programme (tbc)
Monday, 8 June
09:30 Board Meeting (by invitation)
10:00 Registration and coffee
10:30 Visit to the Jewish Museum Vienna
13:00 Lunch and official closing of the programme
14:00 Optional: Guided tour of Jewish Vienna
Accommodation
Participants are warmly encouraged to stay at Hotel Stefanie, where a 10% discount is available using the promo code: schickdirect
Bookings can be made directly through the hotel website: https://www.hotelstefanie.wien/en
The offer is flexible and applies regardless of arrival and departure dates or number of guests. Free cancellation is available until 16:00 on the day prior to arrival, with payment made on-site. As availability is not guaranteed, early booking is strongly recommended.
Hotel address:
Hotel Stefanie
Taborstraße 12
1020 Vienna
For those seeking alternative options, a wide range of hotels and apartments are available in the surrounding area, particularly around Schwedenplatz and nearby districts.
Registration
The deadline for registration is 20 May 2026.
Participation conditions are as follows:
• AEPJ Members: participation is free of charge. Participants are only required to cover their travel and accommodation costs. The programme, including meals and visits, is fully included.
• Non-members: participation fee of €200, including access to the full programme, meals and visits.
We kindly encourage early registration in order to facilitate planning and ensure the best possible experience for all attendees.
Should you have any questions or require assistance with registration, feel free to reach out to us at director@jewisheritage.org.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Vienna for this exciting event! Stay tuned for more details and updates as the date approaches.
A space for exchange, reflection and collaboration
The AEPJ General Assembly is more than a statutory meeting — it is a space for meaningful exchange, strategic reflection and the strengthening of our shared mission across Europe.
Should you have any questions or require assistance with registration, feel free to reach out to us at director@jewisheritage.org.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Vienna for this exciting event! Stay tuned for more details and updates as the date approaches.