Theme and Program 2026

Meeting People's Scripture Needs Today Amongst Diaspora Populations

Our Theme

The overall theme of the 2026 Annual Meeting is Meeting People’s Scripture Needs Today Amongst Diaspora Populations.

Consistent with previous Annual Meetings, sub-themes include minority language translation, orality, Church based Bible translation, minority audience Scripture access and engagement, and youth engagement. There will be additional topics relevant to the diaspora Bible mission context.

Indonesian Bible

Program

Sunday 12 & Monday 13 April

Deaf Development Group (throughout the day)

Tuesday 14 April

9am-10am: New Comers Welcome and Orientation

10.30am-6pm: Development Groups

6pm-8pm: Annual Meeting Opening Dinner and Presentations

Wednesday 15 April

9am-5pm: Annual Meeting Presentations and Discussion Groups

6pm: Dinner

Thursday 16 April

9am-3pm: Annual Meeting Presentations and Discussion Groups

3pm-5.30pm: Informal Meetings & Networking Time

5.30pm-8pm: Closing Address and Closing Dinner

Friday 17 April

8.30am-12.30pm: CEO Meeting (Member CEOs only)

1.15pm-3.15pm: FOBAI Board Meeting