Driving collaboration and building trust for a more resilient world.

The 6th International Collective Action Conference (ICAC 2026) took place on 9–10 June 2026 in Basel, Switzerland, hosted by the Basel Institute on Governance.

The conference brought together around 150 participants from business, civil society, government and academia to explore how Collective Action can help address complex business integrity challenges in an increasingly uncertain global environment.

Over one and a half days, participants shared practical experiences, lessons learned and emerging approaches to collaboration across sectors and stakeholder groups. The programme featured plenary discussions, interactive sessions and peer exchange opportunities covering a wide range of topics, including supply chain integrity, SME engagement, the role of boards, digitalisation, and the link between corruption and human rights.

A highlight of the conference was the presentation of the International Collective Action Awards 2026, celebrating outstanding contributions to advancing Collective Action and business integrity.

The conference reinforced a central theme that resonated throughout the discussions: trust is both a prerequisite for effective collaboration and one of its most valuable outcomes.

Thank you to all speakers, participants, sponsors and partners who contributed to making ICAC 2026 a success!