FORTHEM international conference
European Universities 2030: Building Knowledge Ecosystems for Europe’s Strategic Capacity in an Age of Polycrisis
June 3-5, 2026
This conference brings together researchers and practitioners from biosciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and education to co‑create responsible, democratic, and sustainable innovation for Europe. We invite contributions that connect cutting‑edge science with ethics, inclusion, governance, and societal impact, drawing inspiration from the FORTHEM Alliance’s efforts to connect worlds of science and society.
1st Day of the FORTHEM conference, Wednesday 3rd, 2026
Conference pre-event: From Principles to Practice – Enabling Better Research Careers for Early-Stage Researchers
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Opening Ceremony
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Transforming Higher Education: Governance, Values & Alliances as Strategic Systems
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2nd Day of the FORTHEM conference, Thursday 4th, 2026
Starting 9:00 CET/10:00 EET
Democratic Innovation, Participation & Epistemic Justice: Who Is Recognized as a Knower?:
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Starting 11:00 CET/12:00 EET
Multilingualism, Language Justice & Knowledge Infrastructures: Who Gets to Know-and in What Language?:
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Starting 13:00 CET/14:00 EET
Cultural Heritage, Identity & Democratic Cohesion: From Preservation to Political Function?:
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Starting 15:00 CET/16:00 EET
Learning Futures: Teaching, Engagement & Cognitive Transformation:
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3rd Day of the FORTHEM conference, Friday 5th, 2026
Starting 9:00 CET/10:00 EET
Migration, Belonging & Plural Knowledge Systems: Beyond Integration to Epistemic Plurality:
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Starting 11:00 CET/12:00 EET
Technology, Ethics & Human Impact: From Innovation to Consequence:
Join the session: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/363336264541363?p=OOHTOs67m4fQYnxxJR
Starting 13:00 CET/14:00 EET
Environmental Humanities & Societal Futures: Narratives That Shape Transitions:
Join the session: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/399364375980678?p=nb0a00nzTVyqXnhw4W
