Transforming Towards a Fair and Sustainable Economy. Shared Responsibility of Science and Practice

A fair and sustainable economy requires a shift in thinking within science and practice. Both fields share a responsibility to develop innovative solutions that combine social
justice and ecological sustainability and create real impact. The 4th Economy for the Common Good International Conference (ECGIC 2026) will serve as a platform to explore viable paths and opportunities for collaboration, bringing together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and industry leaders to drive transformative change.

Hosted by a cross-border consortium of Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Amberg-Weiden, University of West Bohemia Pilsen, the Bavarian Center for Sustainability in Higher Education (BayZeN), and co-organized by the International Federation for the Economy for the Common Good (ECOnGOOD), the conference will offer a space for inter-and transdisciplinary exchange, knowledge co-creation, and collaboration.

We welcome contributions from all disciplines and sectors (academic, public, private, and civil society) related to, but not limited to, the following topics:

• Economic systems and the common good
• Theoretical foundations of the economy for the common good
• Mapping and structuring the foundations of the economy for the common good: building a research taxonomy
• Organizational strategies and the common good
• Sustainable Development Goals and the common good
• Accounting and measurement of common good activities
• Business ethics
• Circular economy
• Beyond growth, social and solidarity economy, and other future-fit economic models
• Reformation of curricula towards sustainable economics

We especially encourage contributions from early-career researchers and Ph.D. students. The conference will offer formats tailored to support their work and networking activities.

Call for Abstracts I: Scientific PapersCall for Abstracts II: Contributions from PractitionersSEE FULL PAPER TEMPLATE

The proceedings of the scientific papers will be published in both print and online formats. Accepted abstracts will be published in an extended conference program. Abstracts should be between 350 and 400 words and include:

• Objectives/Research question
• Method/Approach

• Results/Findings

   

We have a limited number of discounted tickets (€ 149) available for students, people on a tight budget and members of underrepresented communities. Eligibility will be assessed individually by the Organizational Committee of the conference. If you think you might be eligible, please contact ecgic2026@oth-aw.de.