Meetings and conferences

The 8th Biennial RAMICS Conference, entitled “Plurality of Social Currencies: Solidarity Economy, Municipal and Community Currencies for Inclusive and Sustainable Futures,” seeks to deepen and enrich the debate on these initiatives. Through lectures by national and international experts, presentation of academic research and experience reports, and field trips, the event aims to foster interdisciplinary dialogue and exchange of experiences, contributing to the advancement of discussions on solidarity economy, local development, and financial inclusion.

CoFi Gatherings bring together a vibrant mix of veterans and new voices in alternative economics for a week-long intensive at the Commons Hub in the Austrian alps. We believe deeper collaboration results when people have the chance to engage intellectually as well as unwind and spend down time together—whether by hiking the Rax, soaking in the […]

The interdisciplinary summer university (5 ECTS) focuses on alternatives to the economic status quo: International participants deal with limits of growth, as well as the instabilities of our financial system and learn why a drastic system change is necessary to stabilize the world climate. The program offers a holistic approach, with the participants learning about many possible alternatives and reform proposals: heterodox economics, ethical banking, degrowth, sovereign money and more!