2026 SGH Doctoral Conference
Europe Revisited – Pathways to Competitiveness and Resilience
Event date: 28.06.2026
The 2026 SGH PhD Research Conference is a one-day interdisciplinary academic event. Its objective is to explore economic, political, business, regulatory and social issues pertinent to improving Europe’s competitiveness and efficiency of the Single Market, as outlined in the Draghi and Letta reports. The conference comprises of five thematic tracks aligned with key social science disciplines, offering participants opportunities to present their research (paper and/or poster presentation), engage in policy-oriented discussions, and receive feedback from senior academics and public/private sector representatives.
The event is strategically designed to connect with the TFSC Paper Development Workshop (June 29, 2026) and the 2026 SGH PhD Summer School (June 30-July 2, 2026), thus to create a comprehensive academic experience for emerging European scholars who conduct research on topics related to the future of European integration, including the complex and interrelated issues of market integration and competitiveness.
Technological Forecasting And Social Change – paper development workshop (TFSC PDW)
Event date: 29.06.2026
The workshop aims to support scholars in developing their research ideas and manuscripts, with the goal of preparing them for submission to Technological Forecasting and Social Change (TFSC). In alignment with the mission of TFSC, the workshop welcomes submissions on any topic that addresses technology and its impact on society. Contributions are invited at all levels of analysis and using any empirical method. The workshop will feature a combination of plenary sessions and breakout discussions.
2026 SGH PhD Summer School
Leadership and Innovation in the Age of Digital Transformation: Bridging Research and Practice
Event dates: 30.06-02.07.2026
The SGH PhD Summer School 2026 explores leadership and innovation in the age of digital transformation, equipping doctoral researchers with knowledge and skills necessary in their work as they seek to respond to the imperative of bridging research and practice. Featuring advanced workshops led by renown experts in the field, including Professors Luca Mora, Matthias Fink, and Mangirdas Morkūnas, the program combines methodological rigor, leadership development, and professional skills training in an interdisciplinary, international setting.