Welcome to our conference Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Find quick answers to common questions about registration, participation, and more. This list is updated periodically to give you the most recent information. If you don’t see your question here, please get in touch with us using this contact form or by sending us an email (info-f4ff@hivos.org)
General information about F4FF
When and where will Financing for Feminist Futures take place?
Financing for Feminist Futures will be taking place October 8-10, 2025 at La Casa Encendida in Madrid.
Who can attend the conference?
Although the conference is now at capacity, registration was open to anyone interested in making gender equality a reality by ensuring that feminist movements get sustainable funding. We particularly encouraged the participation from women of color, Indigenous women, young people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ communities, and in general feminists and rights holders from the Majority World.
Is there a fee to attend the conference?
Participation in the Financing Feminist Futures Conference is free of charge. However, due to limited capacity, there is no longer an opportunity to register.
How can I stay updated on conference announcements?
To receive the latest conference announcements sign up to our newsletter. We will also share interesting insights and stories on our website, and on the social media channels (LinkedIn and Instagram) of the consortium partners.
Will the conference be available online for those who cannot attend in person?
While we would love to include everyone, the conference will be an in-person event only. We encourage you to stay connected through this website and social media channels for event updates, summaries, and highlights.
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What can I expect from the conference program?
You can look forward to a dynamic and creative event featuring a variety of presentations, discussions, and workshops. While the full program is being finalized, you can explore the selected research proposals and discover our four (research) tracks by visiting the program page.
Which languages will be used at the conference?
The sessions will be hosted in English, Spanish, and French.
Interpretation is available in English, Spanish, and French.
Are there opportunities to organize a session or participate in panels?
The call for sessions is now closed.
Logistics (for participants only)
All confirmed participants will receive a Logistical Note and other useful background information. If you didn’t get this information, please send us an email: info-f4ff@hivos.org
What’s the address of the venue?
La Casa Encendida
Rda. de Valencia, 2, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
How do I get to the venue?
Closest metro stops: Lavapiés (Line 3), Embajadores (Lines 3 & 5), Acacias (Line 5), Atocha (Line 1 & Cercanías).
Do you have any accommodation suggestions?
If you have not yet made accommodation arrangements, we strongly advise organizing this as soon as possible as prices are increasing rapidly and availability is running low. For your convenience, here are a few hotels within walking distance of La Casa Encendida that you may wish to consider:
Hostal Persal |Metro Sol, Pl. del Ángel, 12, 28012 Madrid | Website
BYPILLOW Crosstown | C. de Jesús y María, 12, Centro, 28012 Madrid | Website
Hotel Mora | P.º del Prado, 32, 1, Centro, 28014 Madrid | Website
Ibis budget | C. de Valencia, 8, 10, Centro, 28012 Madrid | Website
SLEEP’N Atocha |Calle del Dr. Drumen, 4, Centro, 28012 Madrid | Website
How can I get from the airport to the city centre?
International Airport: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)
🚆 Cercanías Train (RENFE)
Duration: Around 25 minutes Cost: Around €2.60
From: Terminal 4 (free shuttle from Terminals 1–3 to T4)
Line: C-1 train to Atocha Cercanías
Good option if your terminal is T4 or you don’t mind the shuttle
🚇 Metro
Duration: Around 40–50 minutes Cost: Around €5
From: Airport Terminals via Metro Line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios (with connections to other lines)
Transfers: Change at Nuevos Ministerios to reach Atocha or Embajadores
More transfers, but an extensive network
🚌 Airport Express Bus (Line 203)
Duration: Around 35–40 minutes Cost: €5
To: Atocha Station (near La Casa Encendida)
Frequency: Every 15–20 minutes
Runs 24/7, though at night it only goes to Cibeles (not Atocha)
🚖 Taxi
Available 24/7 from all airport terminals. Cost: Around €30
Travel time: around 20–25 minutes
🚘 Uber / Cabify / Bolt
Available via mobile apps Cost: Around €25–35, depending on demand
Travel time: around 20–25 minutes
Pick-up at designated rideshare areas at the airport
Will meals be provided during the conference?
Coffee breaks and lunch will be provided during the conference programme. On the first day, dinner will also be provided. We will take into account any food preferences, dietary requirements or allergies that you have provided through the online registration form. If you have any specific dietary requirements that we are not aware of yet, please email info-f4ff@hivos.org.
Which caterer will be providing the food for the conference?
We work with LaKook, a social enterprise that employs refugees to foster social inclusion and integration in Spain.
Financial support
Is there financial support available for attendees?
We are providing financial assistance, particularly to participants from the Majority World and grassroots organizations. Attendees who have been selected to receive financial assistance to attend the conference have been contacted. At this point, we don’t have additional opportunities for financial support to take part in the conference.
Rescheduling the conference
Why has the conference been rescheduled?
The F4FF was originally scheduled to take place in May 2025. The decision to reschedule the conference was not taken lightly. Recent global shifts—such as the scaling back of USAID funding, consistent cuts to aid spending in Europe, and tightening restrictions on civil society, have had a considerable impact on the feminist ecosystem. With over 40% of Official Development Assistance (ODA) disappearing in just four months and an increasingly challenging policy and political landscape, the context for our conference has completely changed. After careful consideration, the Walking the Talk consortium has decided to reschedule the conference, allowing us to reframe the content and program to better address the current realities of communities and feminist organizations.
The new date aligns it with key global events like the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) happening in June and the Feminist Foreign Policy Conference happening in France in October 2025. This timing will enable us to build strategies informed by FfD4’s outcomes, ensuring a stronger impact.
I have been invited to join the conference before it was rescheduled. What should I do now?
Thank you for your patience! We have contacted all conference participants with next steps. If you have not heard from us, please reach out by email via info-f4ff@hivos.org.
