The Emorizon EGOS Local Hub is the only EGOS Hub in France. Taking place at the University of Rennes (IGR-IAE x CREM, UMR CNRS 6211), it is conceived as an idea and research incubator.
The Emorizon EGOS Local Hub extends the international Emotions and Sustainable Horizons initiative (Emonet XV) by offering a space where emotional, intellectual, and relational dimensions of organizing meet to explore sustainable futures.
It will also serve as a bridge between two scientific communities - Emonet (Emotions Network) and EGOS - on a key topic for our More-than-Human Society. This means that researchers coming to Rennes for Emonet will have the opportunity to participate in the Emorizon Hub, to extend their stay to follow EGOS sub-theme 48 online from the IGR-IAE as well as other EGOS sub-themes.
By merging academic reflection and community building, the Emorizon Hub contributes to EGOS's goal of rethinking the future of scholarly gatherings - less carbon-intensive, more emotionally connected, and deeply grounded in local ecosystems of knowledge and practice.
Overview of the Hub schedule (outline)
The Emorizon Local Hub at the IGR-IAE Rennes x CREM will run from July 8-10, 2026, in parallel with the main EGOS Colloquium (except on Saturday morning).
Wednesday, July 8 - Pre-Colloquium Workshop:
An afternoon blending intellectual exchange, emotional awareness, and social connection – reinforcing EGOS's inclusive model of scholarly engagement. Key moments will include an Idea and Research Incubator, a Networking Hub, a plenary session on "Emotions and Sustainable Horizons", accompanied by a coffee break catered by a local and sustainable caterer. If you wish to take part in this workshop (which is optional), please contact the local hub organizers.
Thursday to Friday, July 9-10 - EGOS Colloquium Days:
The official EGOS program can be attended together or individually, while lunch and coffee breaks (including self-pay arrangements) will provide space for informal mentoring and peer networking throughout the day. Evenings will be free, but participants are encouraged to spend them together on a self-organized basis.
Social activities are presented on the Hub webpage.
Only registered participants can attend.
Hub co-convenors
Rebecca Dickason (IGR-IAE, CREM, University of Rennes, France)
Souleymane Laminou-Abdou (IGR-IAE, CREM, University of Rennes, France)
Matthieu Mandard (ESIR, CREM, University of Rennes, France)
EGOS Local Hub EMORIZON official page: https://egos.org/2026_Bergamo/LH_France
