42^nd EGOS Colloquium, Bergamo 2026
 

Local Hubs during the 42^nd EGOS Colloquium

For these local hubs, we need you! Please actively join this first-of-its-kind blended experiment not just by submitting your academic work, but also by organizing local meetup events for local colleagues (’local’ meaning not more than a train ride away!). We have developed guidelines for these local hubs, please find them here. These guidelines are meant to clarify the boundary conditions and responsibilities of local hub organizers and of EGOS.

If you now ask “What is a local hub?” then the answer is: It can be whatever you want it to be! During the past year, we have collected many different ideas about how to shape your own local hub, ranging from cozy, small get-togethers with sections or small departments to themed local hubs that wish to combine their social events with a seminar or workshop on the Wednesday before the Colloquium starts, to large social events that bring together colleagues from the same region or even (small) countries who otherwise rarely meet in their own country (as small countries do not always have their own associations). What we envision with the local hub idea is a situation where we can reap the benefits of new technology during the academic program, while organizing local social events where we can share what we have learned and heard during the day, having lunch, coffee, or dinner together.

Why do we do this? Below you can find a brief elaboration on the two main reasons for pushing the boundaries of the Colloquium as we know it: Inclusivity and Sustainability.

An online Colloquium is inclusive as it allows more members to participate despite potential concerns around health, funding, sustainability, visa, or care duties. It is also inclusive because it allows universities without large campus facilities to organize a Colloquium. An online conference is more sustainable because it drastically reduces the association’s carbon emissions (EGOS reports on CO2 emissions), fully leveraging new technologies. This is in line with the EGOS goal to reduce net carbon emissions by at least 55% in 2030, compared to 2019. We expect additional benefits, too: activating our growing community to understand what EGOS is about and actively participate in shaping its future; and leveraging the potential of local community-building, which is as important for career trajectories as transnational networks.

Now is the time to submit your ideas for your own local hub! This is a great opportunity for (prospective) EGOS members to organize their own local hub, for juniors to shake up their seniors, and for scholars who would otherwise be unable to participate in the Colloquium to join and engage with the community.  

For your reference, you may also have a look at our already confirmed local hubs here.

Important Information

• By submitting your local hub proposal, you comply with the responsibilities and agreements provided in the Guidelines and the Application form itself.

• Please submit you local hub proposal by Friday, December 5, 2025 (deadline extended) at the latest.

• All submissions will be scanned and published on a rolling basis and we will respond to specific questions in a timely manner.
• All information provided via the submission form may be used to create your local hub subpage.

• Please first have a look at our FAQ section and feel free to contact us if your questions has not been answered: executive-secretariat@egos.org

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