The Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care (DEASS) at SUPSI invites submissions for the interdisciplinary workshop “Oikonomia – Relationships, Care, and the Economy”, which will be held on Monday, 12 January 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the Stabile Piazzetta in Manno.

The workshop, offered in English, aims to explore the intersections between care practices, social relationships, demographic dynamics, and economic life, fostering dialogue across economics, demography, sociology, philosophy, psychology, political science, anthropology, and allied fields.

The program features two keynote lectures, two Flash Talk sessions (15′ each), and two Poster Sessions, plus a social dinner.
One of the two keynotes will be given by Laurie Corna, a researcher at the SUPSI Competence Centre on Ageing, and will focus on the topic ‘Understanding the intersection of informal caregiving for older people and paid employment among later-career adults in Switzerland: a gendered, life course perspective’. 

Procedure for participation

Participation is free of charge and a maximum of 50 participants will be accepted.

There are two types of contribution:

• Track A – Poster Presentation
  An abstract of no more than 300 words must be submitted.
   
• Track B – Flash Talk (15’)
  An extended abstract of 800-1200 words or a complete paper must be submitted.

Abstracts, which must be in English, should be sent in PDF format to valentina.rotondi@supsi.ch

Further information on the requirements for submission is available in the downloadable file on the side.