Explore and Connect: Meet the Innovation Hub of Socio-Ecological Sustainability

On October 28 and 29, 2024, the University of Münster invites you to explore its Innovation Hub for Socio-Ecological Sustainability in an interactive setting. There is an urgent need for innovative ideas and strategies to enable societies to overcome the complex social and ecological challenges of today and envision pathways for moving into a more sustainable and just future. 

At the event, researchers, educators and innovators working in the filed of sustainability get the opportunity to gain insight into the elements of the hub, to network and to lay the foundations for further collaboration. 

Event's Highlights

• Introduction of the IH’s perspectives on Socio-Ecological Sustainability
• Presentation of the Center for Interdisciplinary Sustainability Research (ZIN)
• Exploration of the Incubator REACH – Euregio Start-up Center
• Introduction to the Real-World Lab approach
• Thematic networking events and collaborative exchange for researchers, lecturers and innovators

Please register here for the event. 

R&I Conference Sustainable Innovations

Date: 30th October 2024
Place: University of Münster, Germany 

Please register here for the event. 

Join us for a hands-on, practical conference to explore the connections between human societies and the ecological systems they inhabit. 

This event encourages researchers, innovators, and startups to converge and share insights under three focused tracks: 

• Planetary Health
• Sustainability & Technology 
• Transformative Education

Our aim is to foster a collaborative environment where practical solutions and innovative ideas can be freely exchanged. The conference will provide a platform for debate, experiential workshops, and insightful presentations, helping to shape the next steps in sustainable practices across various disciplines. 

Your Contribution to the Programme 

If you have suggestions for potential startups, researchers, or innovators who might be relevant to our conference, or if you are personally involved in these areas and are interested in participating in a panel discussion or delivering a brief presentation, please reach out to us. 

We invite you to contact us via email with the necessary details outlined below: 

How to Apply? 

Your proposal should include: 

• Role: Start-Up, Innovator, Researcher 
• Type of Contribution: Panel Discussion or Presentation 
• Field of Expertise 
• Short Abstract: (Please provide an abstract of no more than 350 words detailing your proposed contribution). 
• Contact Info + Short Bio (max 150 words) 

Please send your proposal via email to Miroslav Michalko,  Viliam Fedák  or Constantina Rokos until 19 August 2024.  

We are looking forward to welcoming you at our event!