BNK Institute Will Host Congo Crisis Conference in Paris
The second edition of this event will take place on October 17, 2026, to analyze the conflict.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Lecture and Seminars
The BNK Institute will host a conference on the Democratic Republic of the Congo crisis in Paris on October 17, 2026. The event marks the second edition of the academic gathering following an inaugural session held in October 2025.
Why it matters
The conference aims to explore the war of narratives, identities, and consciousness surrounding the ongoing conflict. Researchers will investigate how historical falsifications and spiritual manipulations impact the memory and understanding of the region.
The conference is organized into 2 distinct sessions covering historical falsifications and spirituality. The event is scheduled to take place in the 11th arrondissement of Paris.
The players
Dyana Kamanda
She is the founder of the BNK Institute.
BNK Institute
This organization facilitates academic research and discourse on issues related to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The details
The event features presentations from researchers Kerwin Mayizo, Dieudonné Kwebe-Kimpele, Mabaya Lembo, Momi M'Buze, Ytal Bena Lumpungu, and Isaac Mpia. Sessions will specifically address the narrative dimension of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Timeline
The first edition of the conference took place in October 2025.
The second edition is scheduled for October 17, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This event follows the precedent set by the inaugural BNK Institute conference of October 2025. It continues a growing trend of academic forums dedicated to analyzing the narrative components of international conflicts.
Interested attendees can follow the findings of the academic presentations regarding the Congo crisis as they are released. The event focuses on providing researchers and observers a platform to examine the narrative dimensions of current global conflicts.
The takeaway
The conference highlights the critical role of narrative and historical memory in understanding modern conflicts. Participants and observers are encouraged to engage with the research presented to gain a deeper perspective on the identity factors influencing the situation in the Congo.
Further reading
For more information on similar academic gatherings, visit the Lecture and Seminars section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ACP.
