Since we have decided to invest more time in expanding the Moral Markets bookshelf, this event calendar is no longer maintained. However, you can still browse through previous events.
A Joyful Economy – Why Do We Work So Hard?
February 19, 2020 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
The free market economy is, whether we want it or not, a central aspect of our lives. The bad side effects – like burnouts, the growing gap between rich and poor and climate change – start to become clearer. So to which end do we have this free m...
Ethics by Design: Managing Organizations in an Era of Anxiety, Polarization & Disruption (conference, New York)
March 15, 2019
The second biennial Ethics by Design conference brings together researchers and practitioners to discuss present-day challenges for running ethical organizations. Through a combination of keynote presentations, panels and research roundups, our parti...
What Kind of Economist Do We Need in the Next Decade? (Conference, Amsterdam)
December 19, 2018
On 19 December 2018 the organizations Our New Economy, Rethinking Economics NL and Stichting Innovatie Economie-Onderwijs are organizing the conference What Kind of Economist do we need in the Next Decade: Does Economics Education need a Revolution o...
Business Ethics Network Africa Conference
November 8, 2018 - November 9, 2018
The conference is an international platform for stakeholders from the private sector, the public sector, non-profit organisations and academia to come together to reflect, to discuss and to respond to the opportunities and challenges related to promo...
The Slippery Slope: Recognizing and overcoming ethics challenges
September 13, 2018 @ 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
What can past ethics challenges teach us about future behavior? During this seminar, Nick Leeson, Johan Graafland and Wijnand Nuijts are invited to help us learn how we can recognize and avoid, or even prevent, the slippery slope into unethical acti...
Reinventing Capitalism – Business Ethics and its Contribution to the “Doux Commmerce” (Conference)
June 27, 2018 - June 29, 2018
"The “Doux Commerce” thesis states that the capitalist spirit and the drive to efficiency and profit will eventually contribute to peace, justice and morality. This is valid if competitors perceive markets as contributing to mutual benefit. At th...
Capitalism and Inequality (Pluralism in Economics Student Conference)
June 23, 2018
Oxfam has shown that in 2017, eight men (!) own the same wealth as the poorest half of humanity which consists of 3.6 billion other people. How is this related to a capitalist economic system? Is such inequality inherent to capitalism? If yes, why ha...
2018 Values & Capitalism Summer Conference
June 14, 2018 - June 16, 2018
The Values & Capitalism Summer Conference is a fully-funded two-day seminar in Washington, DC, for students and faculty partners from Christian colleges and universities across the country.
The Moral Case for Market Economics (Conference)
May 10, 2018 - May 12, 2018
This May, join Acton scholars in New Orleans for a deep dive into the economic system that has defined the American experiment. Conference attendees will explore the moral foundation of free markets and learn how to address the critiques and common m...
Conscious Capitalism 2018
April 30, 2018 - May 2, 2018
We invited a variety of conscious business leaders that will spark your drive to use capitalism as a force for good. CC2018 includes high potency keynotes, learning with and from the community with visits to exemplary local businesses, multiple track...
The Economics of Mutuality (European Summit)
April 12, 2018 - April 13, 2018
This Economic Summit exists to promote the dissemination and implementation of new paradigms on finance and economy based on Christian tradition, faith and thought, and transformational businesses generating four-fold capital (human, social, natural ...
The Relevance of Catholic Social Thought for Contemporary Challenges in the Economy (Lecture)
February 23, 2018 @ 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Professor Luigino Bruni, professor in Micro Economics and History of Economic Thought at Lumsa Universitá in Rome, will deliver this lecture. Bruni is known for his writings and lectures on economy and theology, including The Wound and the Blessing ...
The Finance-State-Society Triangle in Europe, The Past & Next Forty Years (Conference)
January 23, 2018
The goal is to reflect with professionals in the financial sector on developments in the recent past, but especially to arrive at a vision on how to shape a morally responsible financial sector in the future.
The Conscious Business World Summit (Virtual Online Event)
January 8, 2018 - January 12, 2018
"Join thousands of business leaders, entrepreneurs and movers and shakers in this first of it’s kind global event! Through the intersection of sustainability, conscious leadership and purpose-driven business, we will unlock the formula to make a re...
Purpose X Profit Conference
December 6, 2017
This annual conference brings together purpose-driven businesses and entrepreneurs with the nation's most inspiring speakers to drive change.
Prepatory Student Seminar for Conference ‘Reconnecting Finance with Society’
November 29, 2017 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event preceding the conference 'Reconnecting Finance with Society.' Seminar for students from different (Dutch) universities, in Economics, Finance, Philosophy, Governance etc. Goal: engaging the policymakers of tomorrow.
Globalization, Justice, and the Economy: The Jesuit Contribution
November 29, 2017 @ 12:30 am - 6:30 pm
The current era of globalization, with all its opportunities and challenges, is not the first time that the Church has had to grapple with economic changes on a global scale.
4th EIASM Workshop on Business Ethics
November 9, 2017 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The 4th Workshop on Business Ethics brings together scholars and practitioners to discuss and develop ideas and research in the field of business ethics and corporate responsibility.
The Market, Utilitarianism and The Corruption Argument (Seminar)
November 8, 2017 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
"Some philosophers argue that if market reasoning exceeds certain limits it may ‘corrupt’ certain cherished values; and the tendency of modern economics to encourage such ‘corruption’ has its roots in its normative foundations."
Caux Round Table for Moral Capitalism 2017
November 5, 2017 - November 8, 2017
The Global Dialogue will seek leadership judgments on the proposed design of an ethical compass to be used by companies and individuals in seeking how best to achieve sustainable development. A framework for such an ethical compass will be presented ...
Conscious Capitalism 2017 CEO Summit
October 10, 2017 - October 12, 2017
Conscious Capitalism’s CEO Summit is the must-attend event for executives who believe humanity can be elevated through business.
6th Int. Conf. on Social Responsibility, Ethics and Sustainable Business
September 28, 2017 - September 29, 2017
ICSR is a series of academic conferences that creates networking opportunities for both researchers and practitioners to discuss recent insights on corporate responsible practices in the non-for-profit and for-profit sectors.
Who’s Afraid of Neoliberalism? (Live Online & Interactive Seminar)
September 2, 2017 @ 10:00 pm - September 3, 2017 @ 12:00 am
As the term “neoliberal” and “neoliberalism” become increasingly common in mainstream journalism, op-eds, and think pieces, major voices on both the left and right continue to question whether there is, or ever was, such a thing. Who’s afra...
Between Market, State and Religion
August 27, 2017 - September 2, 2017
This year, the central aim of the UCSIA summer school is to reflect upon the evolutions of economic markets interacting with specific political and socio-religious contexts through time and space.
Exploring Economics – Summer Academy for Pluralist Economics
August 4, 2017 - August 11, 2017
A summer of economics: 9 workshops, 90 participants, 20 lecturers. One week of eye-opening and engaging learning. Your academic experience of the year.
Acton University 2017
June 20, 2017 - June 23, 2017
Guided by a distinguished, international faculty, Acton University is an opportunity to deepen your knowledge and integrate philosophy, theology, business, development - with sound, market based, economics.
Unexpected and Unavoidable: The Many Faces of Neoliberalism
June 15, 2017 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
"Has the hegemony of neoliberalism finally run its course? Domains such as health care, welfare, education, and even representative democracy itself have been invaded by neoliberal solutions. We were told we needed a smaller state, responsible citize...
Ethics: Measurable Impact
June 14, 2017 - June 15, 2017
This event is focused on actionable strategies to more effectively identify challenges, measure results, strengthen a culture of ethics, and make the business case for ethics and compliance investment.
Responsible Finance and Investment Summit
May 3, 2017 - May 4, 2017
The RFI Summit is an initiative of the RFI Foundation and Swiss Arab Network to build awareness of shared values that can bring socially responsible investing (SRI), environmental, social and governance (ESG) and Islamic finance together to increase ...
Conscious Capitalism 2017
April 18, 2017 - April 20, 2017
Calling CEOs and executive teams, entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants and others who are committed to elevating humanity through business. Go deep with more than 20 practicums designed to provide hands on application of Conscious Capitalism's four te...
