The concept of “Countering Violent Extremism” (CVE) has become central to the security policy of governments around the world. Yet despite the near-ubiquitousness of term there is widespread disagreement over what the concept means, and even more on what successful CVE looks like. The rise of the concepts of ‘violent extremism’ (VE) and CVE has caused much discussion within peacebuilding communities around the world. Some see opportunities where the agenda of CVE and peacebuilding overlap, while others believe it is an agenda that distracts from the real root causes of conflict, and could actually undermine peacebuilding efforts. This online consultation brings together a range of experts in violent extremism and peacebuilding, from diverse contexts and expertise, to discuss these issues. The dialogue will give space for discussion around what ‘violent extremism’ is, and what appropriate responses should be. There will also be a focus on sharing lessons from programmes and research around the world. Our hope is that discussions will provoke ideas, learning and collaborations that will result in better peacebuilding