General Directors’ Immigration Services Conference

GDISC is an informal network of European national immigration authorities. Its overall objective is the improvement to improve practical cooperation between the 34 GDISC Members through a variety of dierent activities (i.e. mini networks, conferences and workshops).

GDISC Chair represents the network and supervises all GDISC activities. In carrying out its tasks, the Chair is guided by the Steering Group and supported by the permanent Secretariat.

The Chair rotates between the members of the Steering Group and is held by one country for a period of either one year or two years. The rotating principle is based on the historical order of the chairmanships to date and the alphabetical order of the members who have not yet held the Chair. Currently, Poland is holding the Chair.