About the conference
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness
Charles Dickens
English writer (1812-1870)
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The 2026 edition of the SOCIN Conference is unique as it is being organized in collaboration between the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA) and SWPS University's Faculty of Social Sciences. Through joint forces, we are able to approach social innovation from a substantive and international perspective. Social challenges are global by nature, and therefore must be addressed from a transnational perspective.
The 4th edition of the Social Innovation Conference gains a unique dimension thanks to its partnership with ERUA. This collaboration facilitates a vital exchange of expertise between European Union countries and the local social innovation community. By providing a platform for international cooperation, the conference allows practitioners, researchers, and students to pool their insights, thereby driving more effective and sustainable contributions to global social development.
Keynote Speakers
Emeritus Professor
Frank Moulaert
Frank Moulaert is Emeritus Professor of Spatial Planning at KU Leuven, Belgium, where his interdisciplinary research integrates the fields of...
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Professor of Culture and Technology
Marion Thain
Marion Thain is Professor of Culture and Technology and Director of Edinburgh Futures Institute at the University of Edinburgh. She began her career...
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The project is co-funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held liable for them.
