FEDEC Spring Talks 2026

FEDEC members, join us in vibrant Riga on 16-17 April for the FEDEC Spring Talks 2026, hosted inside the iconic 137-year-old building of Rīgas cirks on the theme: Roots and Routes - Pathways in Circus Education!

The event will take place alongside the ICCE: Baltic Conference on Education. Yes: this edition promises a strong community feeling, new perspectives, and plenty of chances to meet the local community and mingle across disciplines!

On the agenda

The full programme will be released in February. In the meantime, here’s a small preview of what you can look forward to:

• Explore Rīgas cirks’ spaces, their school and projects,
• Discover the roads and alternative training paths shaping today’s circus artists,
• Reflect on key topics, from self-management to career choices, and the transition from school to professional life,
• Connect, exchange, and grow within our circus community,
• Gain a deeper understanding of mental health with our Take Care project,
• Make your voice heard at our General Assembly,
• Experience Riga’s iconic places and the local cultural forces influencing contemporary circus. 

Registrations & accommodation

Event registrations and hotel bookings will open in February. Please keep an eye on your inbox for further details!