The SPRING Launch conference aims to explore how knowledge exchange can be best achieved around sustainable integration practices. It will look at the knowledge needs among researchers, policymakers and practitioners while highlighting positive experiences and identifying possible synergies. The conference will kick-start the SPRING participatory process that, over two years, will develop into a number of tools allowing diverse communities of practices to identify and access validated knowledge on sustainable integration practices. Access to sound and relevant knowledge by practitioners, researchers and policymakers is key for developing sustainable integration practices.