Here is a list of past events. Current events are here.
Online Book Presentation:
Remaking Money for a Sustainable Future by Prof. Ester Barinaga, Lund University (Sweden)
March 26, 2026 from 5 pm to 6.30 pm
Money dominates not only the economy, but many areas of our society, our relationships and even our thinking. Ester Barinaga argues that it is not „money per se“, but its architecture, the design of currencies and its governance structures that is at the root of many current challenges, from unsustainable growth to rising inequality and the erosion of democracy. Complementary currencies (CC) open up new possibilities to build socio-economic resilience. In her lecture, she will present examples of CCs implemented to reduce inequality through the introduction of unconditional basic income.
We would like to discuss questions like:
What can complementary currencies (CC) do for strengthening socio-economic and regional resilience?
What would you recommend for European Countries and the EU regarding the potential of CCs?
What is the potential of CCs to better the relationship between the economy (especially the financial sector) and democracy?
Monneta invites you to discuss these and other questions with the author. Conference language is English. Participation is free of charge. Donations are welcome. Please register here for the zoom-conference and share this invitation widely.
About the author:
Ester Barinaga is Professor of Social Entrepreneurship at Lund University (Sweden), and Professor (with special responsibilities) in the Department of Business Humanities and Law (BHL) at Copenhagen Business School (CBS, Denmark). Her research focuses on concepts, strategies, methods and practices social entrepreneurs use to advance social change. Currently, she focuses on
complementary currencies as instruments to build sustainable economies, inclusive cities, and resilient communities.
Join a unique event that marks a turning point in the journey of time banks and non-monetary exchange systems. This international congress brings together researchers, professionals, and active participants from projects related to the concept of value-time, to share knowledge, experiences, and future perspectives.
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October 27–28, 2025 | Athénée Municipal, Bordeaux (France)
Ahead of the Global Social and Solidarity Economy Forum (GSEF, October 29–31, 2025), the first-ever European meeting on complementary local currencies will take place. Over two days, representatives of local currencies, municipal decision-makers, actors from the social and solidarity economy, and interested participants from across Europe will come together to share experiences, learn from one another, and develop joint perspectives.
This meeting is organized by Mouvement Sol (the French federation of local currencies), the Network of Local Authorities for a Solidarity Economy (RTES), La Gemme (the local currency of Gironde), and the City of Bordeaux, in collaboration with several European local currencies and national networks such as the Observatori de la moneda complementària (Catalonia, Spain) and Financité (the Belgian federation for ethical finance).
The event will offer:
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An overview of the state of local currencies in Europe
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Case studies of successful and less successful projects
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Thematic workshops on financing, digitalization, cooperation, and political advocacy
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Opportunities for networking and discussions on a potential European platform for local currencies
Participation: Free of charge with prior registration. Participants will receive discounted access (from €100 in presale) to GSEF 2025.
Target audience: Representatives of local currencies, municipalities, the social and solidarity economy, as well as interested institutions.
More information and registration available on the Mouvement Sol website.
Professors Ben Braun (LSE) and Mark Blyth (Brown) are organizing a new edition of the Political Economy of Finance Summer School, to be held between July 5 and 7 at Brown University in Providence, RI. The School is open to doctoral candidates, post-doctoral fellows, and early career scholars from a wide range of disciplines and applications are due March 1, 2025. More information, including eligibility and application details, available here.
From the organizers:
Who will finance the green transition? Are states too scared of the bond market? Why are private equity firms seemingly everywhere? Finance is at the heart of the political economy of capitalism, but studying it can be difficult. The good news: some of the brightest minds in the field are eager to share their expertise at the second annual political economy of finance summer school, organized by Ben Braun (LSE) and Mark Blyth (Brown).
Topics include:
- Dollar Hegemony
- Debt & Debt Relief in the U.S.
- History of Financing Regimes
- Institutional Capital Pools
- Debt & Finance in the Global South
- Rise of State Capital
- Global Finance in the New Cold War
- Finance & Decarbonization
- Insurance & Climate Change
- State Capital & Green Finance in China
- Eligibility
The summer school is open to PhD candidates, post-doctoral fellows, and early career scholars from political science, sociology, financial history, economic geography, and economics.
Applications
Those interested in attending should submit a one-page cover letter, a writing sample (published article, working paper, dissertation chapter, etc.), and a CV as a single PDF via this link.
Application deadline: March 1st, 2025
Building Deeper Collaboration
CoFi 3 brings together attendees from previous CoFi events and welcomes many new participants for a week-long gathering at the Commons Hub in Austria. The event is designed to nurture both intellectual and social connections, with a dynamic schedule that includes structured sessions in the morning, unconference-style discussions in the afternoon, and evenings dedicated to relaxation and community building. Participants can look forward to activities in the surrounding natural area, including hiking and swimming, as well as opportunities to gather around the fire or unwind in the hot tub. This holistic format is intended to foster a balance between deep collaboration and personal rejuvenation.
Expanding on its collaborative ethos, CoFi 3 will delve into the intricacies of alternative financial systems, covering topics like mutual credit, mesh credit, local voucher systems, and multilateral offset clearing. The mornings will feature focused discussions and presentations, while the afternoons will allow for organic exploration through working groups. These sessions aim to create space for participants to address specific challenges, share insights, and advance ongoing projects. The inclusive and open vibe of CoFi ensures a welcoming atmosphere for diverse voices and perspectives, encouraging meaningful exchanges that transcend geographical and cultural boundaries.
All information and the registration form can be found here.
In his new book Will Ruddick describes different forms of resource coordination.
His Field Guide begins by looking at how fungal networks and social systems naturally coordinate resources in ways that are symbiotic and resilient. Will Ruddick explored e.g. in Kenya how “pools of commitments” can replace or complement money, uniting people around shared purpose. He recognized that each of us holds seeds of abundance that only bloom when placed in a common-pool—an open space that thrives on reciprocity and trust. He wants his book to be not an answer, but an invitation – an invitation to explore new (and old) ways of coordinating resources, restoring trust, and creating economies that serve the well-being of all.
We would like to discuss questions with him like:
- How has his thinking evolved since launching the community currency Bangla Pesa to now implementing commitment pooling?
- Which role play protocols? And can they be shared trough digital ledger systems?
- What are the learnings for communities from grassroots economics?
The event will take place on Zoom. To participate, please register in advance by entering your name and email address in this form. The link to the event will then be sent to you automatically.
Can we create a sustainable financial system that works for the people and the planet? Hockett, professor at Cornell University in the U.S., has an optimistic but realistic answer: Yes, we can! And it has never been easier to make the transition than today.
We are pleased to share an invitation to a thought-provoking online event featuring U.S. economist Prof. Robert C. Hockett from Cornell University.
The organizers invite you to explore a bold yet realistic vision for transforming money, banking, and financial markets to serve society rather than the financial sector. According to Hockett, our current financial system has become a “money-pump that encourages, aids, and abets destructive and wealth-concentrating speculation.” But there is hope — and the opportunity for change has never been greater.
🔗 More information and registration here:
https://monreform.org/webinar-hockett
📅 Date: Wednesday, 23 April 2025
🕖 Time:
Lecture & Panel Discussion: 19:00–20:30 CEST (1:00–2:30 PM EDT)
Q&A & Post-Event Talk: 20:30–21:00 CEST (2:30–3:00 PM EDT)
🌍 Language: English
💻 Where: Online (Zoom)
📝 Registration required – Zoom link will be emailed 1–2 hours before the event