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Tuesday, 9 October 2018
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Wednesday, 26 September 2018
Fear: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
| Fear Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Modern Living Saturday 13th April 2019 to Sunday 14th April 2019 Bruges, Belgium On a daily basis, alarmist news headlines trumpet details of impending doom and unfolding disasters. There are near-constant warnings about high-profile threats such as climate change, international terrorism, the rise of the far right, weapons of mass destruction, financial crisis, pandemics, hospital acquired infections, human trafficking and child sexual exploitation. The more banal aspects of existence also appear fraught with danger: sun exposure, breastfeeding, fitness, screen time... the list goes on. Everything from the air we breathe (diesel particulates) to the foods we eat (carcinogenic, genetically modified) may be viewed with suspicion. But what purpose does this culture of fear actually serve? As we venture further into the 21st Century, a sense of fear and feelings of anxiousness seem to betray a widespread public sense of moral uncertainty, powerlessness, helplessness, hopelessness and resignation. In particularly challenging times, a well-rehearsed, quickly recognisable and loudly proclaimed 'narrative of fear' can offer a paradoxically reassuring means of understanding and responding to threat, whether real or imagined. The culture of fear does not arise independently; it is born of multiple social, cultural, religious and historical influences and those same influences determine how individuals respond to fear and anxiety. This inclusive interdisciplinary conference aims to interrogate those influences and responses, and consider the agendas which may be driving a culture of fear. Are we living in end times? Are we right to be concerned? Or does fear have a strategic purpose? Are the biological advantages of fear (fight or flight) being undermined by cynical marketing ploys (buy rape alarms, padlocks, guns), political imperatives (leave the EU, build a wall, send them home) or ideological stances (misogyny, racism, religious hatred)? Does living in a perpetually heightened state of fear make action impossible? Where will it all end? Against this backdrop, we will seek to explore the subject of fear from the full range of disciplinary, professional, vocational, practitioner and social perspectives with a view to forming a publication to engender further collaboration and discussion. The aim is to generate an inclusive dialogue involving researchers, practitioners, artists, activists, legal professionals, marketers, clinicians, social workers, volunteers, journalists, performers, policy makers and others with an interest in the field. Topics for discussion include, but are not restricted to: The politics and economics of fear: the far right/loony left; neoliberalism; corruption; espionage; Brexit; financial crisis; austerity Fear and violence: terrorism; serial killers; murder; assault; GBH; war; civil war, social unrest; protest; WMD; nuclear proliferation; assault; dirty bombs; biological weapons; school shooters; gun control Fear, society and culture: chavs/hillbillies/hoodies/punks/goths; immigrants/asylum seekers; cults; satanic ritual; permissive vs. authoritarian society; institutional racism/sexism/ableism/religious hatred; power; religion; history Fear, commerce and control: big business; fat cats; teflon banks and banking systems; Anonymous; marketing; cartels; monopolies; the Illuminati Fear and the body: contagion; vaccines; sexuality; mental illness; trauma; body modifications Fear and the environment: climate change/global warming/extreme weather events; fracking; pollution; sustainability; food crises; water accessibility Fight or flight: panic; attack; stress; inaction; safe spaces/no platform/trigger warnings; anxiety Fear and Sex: rape; sexual assault; sexual harassment; domestic and partner violence; paedophiles; sexual hate crime Fear and gender: LBGTQI+; menstruation; women's rights; female sexuality; (toxic) masculinity; #metoo/#notallmen; Incels/MRA/feminazis Fear and the family: same sex parents; single parents; broken homes; child safety; loss of control; feral kids; anti-vaccine movement Crime vs fear of crime: home invasions; ID theft; human trafficking; child sexual exploitation; rape; modern slavery Fear and modernity: technology; change; the rise of the robots; internet/dark web; Millennium Bug; cyber crime; survivalism/preppers/stockpiling; surveillance; privacy Fear as entertainment: horror films; literature; media; social media; the 'Lexicon of Doom'; competitive scaremongering. We particularly welcome creative responses to the subject, such as poetry/prose, short film screenings/original drama, installations, and alternative presentation styles that engage the audience and foster debate. What to Send The aim of this interdisciplinary conference and collaborative networking event is to bring people together and encourage creative conversations in the context of a variety of formats: papers, seminars, workshops, performances, poster presentations, panels, q and a's, roundtables etc. 300 word proposals, presentations, abstracts and other forms of contribution and participation should be submitted by Friday 9th November 2018. Other forms of participation should be discussed in advance with the Organising Chair. All submissions will be minimally double reviewed, under anonymous (blind) conditions, by a global panel drawn from members of the Project Development Team and the Advisory Board. In practice our procedures usually entail that by the time a proposal is accepted, it will have been triple and quadruple reviewed. You will be notified of the panel's decision by Friday 23rd November 2018. If your submission is accepted for the conference, a full draft of your contribution should be submitted by Friday 1st March 2019. Abstracts and proposals may be in Word, PDF, RTF or Notepad formats with the following information and in this order: a) author(s), b) affiliation as you would like it to appear in the programme, c) email address, d) title of proposal, e) body of proposal, f) up to 10 keywords. E-mails should be entitled: Fear Submission Where to Send Abstracts should be submitted simultaneously to the Organising Chair and the Project Administrator: Organising Chair: Dr Abby Bentham: abby@progressiveconnexions.net Project Administrator: brugesfear@progressiveconnexions.net What's so Special About Progressive Connexions Events? A fresh, friendly, dynamic format – at Progressive Connexions we are dedicated to breaking away from the stuffy, old-fashion conference formats, where endless presentations are read aloud off PowerPoints. We work to bring you an interactive format, where exchange of experience and information is alternated with captivating workshops, engaging debates and round tables, time set aside for getting to know each other and for discussing common future projects and initiatives, all in a warm, relaxed, egalitarian atmosphere. A chance to network with international professionals – the beauty of our interdisciplinary events is that they bring together professionals from all over the world and from various fields of activity, all joined together by a shared passion. Not only will the exchange of experience, knowledge and stories be extremely valuable in itself, but we seek to create lasting, ever-growing communities around our projects, which will become a valuable resource for those belonging to them. A chance to be part of constructing change – There is only one thing we love as much as promoting knowledge: promoting real, lasting social change by encouraging our participants to take collective action, under whichever form is most suited to their needs and expertise (policy proposals, measuring instruments, research projects, educational materials, etc.) We will support all such actions in the aftermath of the event as well, providing a platform for further discussions, advice from the experts on our Project Advisory Team and various other tools and intellectual resources, as needed. An opportunity to discuss things that matter to you – Our events are not only about discussing how things work in the respective field, but also about how people work in that field – what are the struggles, problems and solutions professionals have found in their line of work, what are the areas where better communication among specialists is needed and how the interdisciplinary approach can help bridge those gaps and help provide answers to questions from specific areas of activity. An unforgettable experience – When participating in a Progressive Connexions event, there is a good chance you will make some long-time friends. Our group sizes are intimate, our venues are comfortable and relaxing and our event locations are suited to the history and culture of the event. Ethos Progressive Connexions believes it is a mark of personal courtesy and professional respect to your colleagues that all delegates should attend for the full duration of the meeting. If you are unable to make this commitment, please do not submit an abstract or proposal for presentation. Please note: Progressive Connexions is a not-for-profit network and we are not in a position to be able to assist with conference travel or subsistence, nor can we offer discounts off published rates and fees. Please send all enquiries to: brugesfear@progressiveconnexions.net For further details and information please visit the conference web page: http://www.progressiveconnexions.net/series/interdisciplinary-perspectives/modern-living/fear/conferences/ Sponsored by: Progressive Connexions |
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Friday, 21 September 2018
2019 International Conference on Advertising, Broadcasting, and Communications (ICBAC-Bangkok 2019)
| 2019 International Conference on Advertising, Broadcasting, and Communications (ICBAC-Bangkok 2019) 15th to 17th March 2019 Bangkok, Thailand “2019 International Conference on Advertising, Broadcasting, and Communications (ICBAC-Bangkok 2019)” will be held at The Landmark Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand during March 15-17, 2019. With the advancement in Advertising, Broadcasting, and Communications, these fields become more and more sophisticated and interdisciplinary-interacted. The main goal of ICBAC-Bangkok is to bring together researchers, scientists and experts in universities, companies, institutions, communities, agencies, associations and societies to provide them an international platform for sharing worldwide ideas as well as the recent developments on advertising, broadcasting, and communications. ICBAC-Bangkok will promote and disseminate the knowledge concerning several topics and technologies of related fields. We invite you to contribute full papers or abstracts. All submissions to the conference will go through blind review processes by at least two independent peers. Detailed information and topics of interest are available on the conference website. Submit your manuscripts and join us in Thailand! Enquiries: icabc.conference@gmail.com Web address: http://iainst.org/icabc/ |
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Friday, 14 September 2018
Travel, Movement and (Im)Mobilities
| Travel, Movement and (Im)Mobilities An Inclusive Interdisciplinary Conference Saturday 13th April 2019 - Sunday 14th April 2019 Bruges, Belgium Travel, the daily movements of people (and animals), our mobility and ability to traverse spaces and places is the cornerstone of life in the 21st Century. We take it for granted, we presume it to be a feature of daily life and assume it to be a right which belongs to all of us. But whilst 'travel' appears to be initially straightforward, even a cursory glance quickly reveals an intricate, nuanced and multi-layered phenomenon which, even now, we struggle to fully understand or appreciate. What exactly does it mean to travel? Who travels where and why? Undoubtedly tourism plays a major role: brands, rituals, routes, locations and attractions along with their links to culture, race, gender, identity, age and occupation. In this respect travel is connected to privilege, to heritage, to technology, business, economics and the environment. What ties does travel have to industry or education or health? But travel can also be involuntary; forced by acts of war, displaced through genocide, repatriated or removed by political dictators and governmental decree. This inclusive interdisciplinary conference aims to map the broad boundaries of what is involved when we begin to grapple with travel and explore all the various interfaces which are created when people move, for whatever reasons, from place to place. We will be creating spaces where personal experiences and storytelling are available alongside perspectives from industry and travel professionals, insights from policy makers, viewpoints from indigenous cultures and local contexts, the activities of bloggers and vloggers and many, many more. We will explore travel as a cultural phenomenon, identify areas, issues and problems where reform is needed and consider potential pathways to the future with a view to forming a publication to engender further research, practice, collaboration and discussions. Key themes may include but are not limited to: Economics and Policy ~ Trends and issues in the tourism industry ~ Business models that support travel (e.g. Air BnB and other DIY tourism models) ~ Tourism as engine for economic development in locations ~ Travel and the workforce (fly-in-fly-out occupations and their effect on individuals and communities, changes to human resource planning and policy, regulation of work-related travel) ~ Tourism policy (provisions for national/state parklands, historical landmarks, and other travel destinations; promotion and regulation of travel industry) Eco-tourism ~ Travel bans and their implications ~ Safety rules and regulations for travel generally ~ Customs and immigration policy ~ Consular/Embassy interactions with travellers ~ Approaches to designing tourism destinations Education ~ Travel and learning ~ Travel and education curriculum development ~ Case studies in tourism and hospitality courses/training Travel Patterns ~ Historical and contemporary cultural attitudes toward travel ~ Emerging trends; the rise of the travel as an 'experience' ~ Predicting the future of travel Travel and Philosophy ~ Ethical and moral considerations in tourism (issues of exploitation, dark tourism, commodification of cultures, boycotts, etc.) ~ Impact of travel on the development of moral and ethical theories ~ Environmental impact, justice and sustainability ~ Journeys as enlightenment/pilgrimages Travel, Medicine and Health ~ Therapeutic benefits of travel ~ Medical tourism; the rise of the spa ~ Role of travel in spreading/curing diseases ~ Differently-abled travel ~ Phobias related to travel: causes and approaches to treatment ~ Medical emergencies during travel: issues around insurance, approaches for accessible treatment ~ Those who cannot travel Travel and Technology ~ Profiles of key innovations and innovators ~ Virtual travel and the technologies the enable it ~ Innovation to enhance speed and comfort of travel ~ The future technologies of travel ~ Space and deep-sea exploration Travel as Creative Inspiration ~ Travelogues, tv series about travel, travel writing, travel cookery and cuisine ~ Art, music, poetry, literature inspired by travel (or which inspires travel) Travel and Identity ~ Examinations of how class, gender, ethnicity, nationality, occupation and sexual orientation impact travellers and experiences with travelling ~ Specialised sectors in the travel industry to cater for groups (LGBTIA, singles, retirees, backbackers, etc.) ~ Anthropological/sociological studies of nomadic (sub) cultures and indigenous peoples ~ Motivations and barriers to travel What to Send The aim of this interdisciplinary conference and collaborative networking event is to bring people together and encourage creative conversations in the context of a variety of formats: papers, seminars, workshops, storytelling, performances, poster presentations, panels, q and a's, roundtables etc. 300 word proposals, presentations, abstracts and other forms of contribution and participation should be submitted by Friday 9th November 2018. Other forms of participation should be discussed in advance with the Organising Chair. All submissions will be minimally double reviewed, under anonymous (blind) conditions, by a global panel drawn from members of the Project Development Team and the Advisory Board. In practice our procedures usually entail that by the time a proposal is accepted, it will have been triple and quadruple reviewed. You will be notified of the panel's decision by Friday 23rd November 2018. If your submission is accepted for the conference, a full draft of your contribution should be submitted by Friday 1st March 2019. Abstracts and proposals may be in Word, PDF, RTF or Notepad formats with the following information and in this order: a) author(s), b) affiliation as you would like it to appear in the programme, c) email address, d) title of proposal, e) body of proposal, f) up to 10 keywords. E-mails should be entitled: Travel Submission Where to Send Abstracts should be submitted simultaneously to the Organising Chair and the Project Administrator: Dr Petra Rehling: petrarehling@gmx.de Project Administrator: brugestravel@progressiveconnexions.net What's so Special About Progressive Connexions Events? A fresh, friendly, dynamic format – at Progressive Connexions we are dedicated to breaking away from the stuffy, old-fashion conference formats, where endless presentations are read aloud off PowerPoints. We work to bring you an interactive format, where exchange of experience and information is alternated with captivating workshops, engaging debates and round tables, time set aside for getting to know each other and for discussing common future projects and initiatives, all in a warm, relaxed, egalitarian atmosphere. A chance to network with international professionals – the beauty of our interdisciplinary events is that they bring together professionals from all over the world and from various fields of activity, all joined together by a shared passion. Not only will the exchange of experience, knowledge and stories be extremely valuable in itself, but we seek to create lasting, ever-growing communities around our projects, which will become a valuable resource for those belonging to them. A chance to be part of constructing change – There is only one thing we love as much as promoting knowledge: promoting real, lasting social change by encouraging our participants to take collective action, under whichever form is most suited to their needs and expertise (policy proposals, measuring instruments, research projects, educational materials, etc.) We will support all such actions in the aftermath of the event as well, providing a platform for further discussions, advice from the experts on our Project Advisory Team and various other tools and intellectual resources, as needed. An opportunity to discuss things that matter to you – Our events are not only about discussing how things work in the respective field, but also about how people work in that field – what are the struggles, problems and solutions professionals have found in their line of work, what are the areas where better communication among specialists is needed and how the interdisciplinary approach can help bridge those gaps and help provide answers to questions from specific areas of activity. An unforgettable experience – When participating in a Progressive Connexions event, there is a good chance you will make some long-time friends. Our group sizes are intimate, our venues are comfortable and relaxing and our event locations are suited to the history and culture of the event. Ethos Progressive Connexions believes it is a mark of personal courtesy and professional respect to your colleagues that all delegates should attend for the full duration of the meeting. If you are unable to make this commitment, please do not submit an abstract or proposal for presentation. Please note: Progressive Connexions is a not-for-profit network and we are not in a position to be able to assist with conference travel or subsistence, nor can we offer discounts off published rates and fees. Please send all enquiries to: brugestravel@progressiveconnexions.net For further details and information please visit the conference web page: http://www.progressiveconnexions.net/interdisciplinary-projects/global-transformations/travel/conferences/ Sponsored by: Progressive Connexions |
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eyeforpharma's Marketing and Customer Innovation Europe
| eyeforpharma's Marketing and Customer Innovation Europe 16th to 17th October 2018 London, United Kingdom Build meaningful relationships in a digital era at eyeforpharma's Marketing and Customer Innovation Europe conference (16-17 October, London). Join 300+ Marketing Managers, Innovation Directors and leaders for an honest discussion about the future of marketing. With exclusive case studies on delivering a superior customer experience, adopting a culture of innovation and delivering digital transformation across your organisation. This is your one-stop-shop for future-proofing your business. Confirmed speakers include Joerg Schaub, Chief Marketing Officer at Eli Lilly, Lode Dewulf, Chief Patient Officer at Servier, Morten Remmer, Chief Growth Officer at LEO Innovation Lab and out of industry experts like Andrew Warner, former Chief Marketing Officer of LG Technologies. Enquiries: lrobertson@eyeforpharma.com Web address: http://bit.ly/2M9RN9l Sponsored by: eyeforpharma |
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Thursday, 13 September 2018
eyeforpharma's Marketing and Customer Experience USA
| eyeforpharma's Marketing and Customer Experience USA November 14-15 2018 Philadelphia, United States of America Redefine your customer relationships to become a valued healthcare partner. Go beyond theoretical discussions around digital innovation and discover how you can transform customer engagement with technology – and most importantly how to future-proof your business model and culture. Join 200+ pharma marketing and digital execs to learn from industry innovators with practical case studies on chatbots, voice search, augmented reality and more. Enquiries: lrobertson@eyeforpharma.com Web address: http://bit.ly/2M8kYcQ Sponsored by: eyeforpharma |
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Tuesday, 11 September 2018
2nd Global Conference: Spirituality And... Culture
| Spirituality And... Culture 2nd Global Conference Saturday 13th April to Sunday 14th April 2019 Bruges, Belgium Spirituality and culture are closely linked. How we treat other people, what and when we eat and drink, how we interact with – and transcend – the everyday world are all affected by our spiritual orientation. Our spiritual commitments may prompt us to seek social change, travel to sacred places, and follow certain rituals to put us in touch with something beyond humdrum living. We might signal our identification with a particular spiritual group by our outward appearance, and hope that our conduct will improve the culture around us in some small way. In turn, the wider culture affects our spiritual life, so that it's sometimes hard to know which aspects of our daily living are based on local customs and which are spiritual in origin. Spirituality recognises that there is more to reality than just the material world. The intuition that our lives have meaning and are part of something bigger is a powerful motivator for us to cultivate our spiritual side. The mystical experiences and beliefs that arise from this engagement can stimulate our creative urges. Feelings of transcendence and awe have inspired artists, writers and composers throughout the ages, and continue to influence cultures around the world. Spirituality has not gone away in a hyper-connected age, but finds new modes of expression and practice. Spirituality And … Culture is part of an exciting series of inclusive interdisciplinary projects that focus on the significance of spirituality to human living, thinking and feeling in today's world. This event will explore the interactions between spirituality, culture and social phenomena with a view to forming a publication to engender further collaboration and discussion. Themes we would like to develop include (but are not limited to): Spirituality and Creativity e.g., painting and sculpture inspired by spirituality; popular culture; literature; mass media; music; dance; theatre; opera; architecture; cyberspace Spirituality and Travel e.g., pilgrimages as spiritual living; spiritual tourism; retreats; sacred spaces; migration in a globalized economy; borderless spirituality; how well do religions 'travel'?; nomadic and worldwide religions vs localised beliefs; religious appropriation; porous communities Spirituality and Social Change e.g., social justice; pacifism; enlightenment; patriarchy; polygamy; fundamentalism; feminism; euthanasia; abortion; environmental awareness; poverty; racism; penal reform; toleration of difference Spirituality and Politics e.g., church and state; theocracies; Hindutva; religion in the private sphere and public square; clash of secular and spiritual ideologies (such as 'gay cake' incidents in Northern Ireland and the USA, cow vigilantes in India); shariah compliant banking; anti-consumerism; fundamentalist atheism; claims of indigenous peoples to sacred geographies Spirituality, Liberation and Oppression e.g., transcendence as escape from misery; human rights; religious tolerance; secular intolerance of religion; discrimination; extremism; misogyny; homophobia Spiritual Practices e.g., belief-centred vs. practice-centred religion; changing liturgies; newer forms of worship; New Age 'supermarket' of spiritual practices – crystals, angels, candles, incense, chanting, music, drumming, psychoactive drugs, dancing, sleep deprivation; exorcism; revivals, retrievals and appropriations of older styles of religion – druidism, Kabbalah, Wahhabi, fundamentalist Christianity Spirituality and Food e.g., fasting; Lent; Ramadan; feasting; dietary laws; kosher, halal, prohibitions; alcohol; transubstantiation; cannibalism; puja; monastic asceticism; vegetarianism; mindful eating; soul food Spirituality and Education e.g., secular schools and spirituality; meditation in the classroom; mindfulness; attention and distraction; Steiner, Krishnamurti etc; schools with religious ethos; madrassa; religious education versus religious training Spirituality and Interfaith Relations e.g., meditation as common ground between world religions; development of a global ethic; Dalai Lama/Kung conversations; conversion and apostasy; immigration; cultural clashes involving spiritual orientation; jihad; crusades Spirituality and Identity e.g., religious symbols – hijab, turban, cross, kippah; communities of faith, 'Spiritual but not religious'; census categories; non-religious forms of spirituality; yoga; mindfulness; non-religious Buddhism; 'anonymous' Christianity What to Send The aim of this interdisciplinary conference and collaborative networking event is to bring people together and encourage creative conversations in the context of a variety of formats: papers, seminars, workshops, storytelling, performances, poster presentations, panels, q and a's, roundtables etc. 300 word proposals, presentations, abstracts and other forms of contribution and participation should be submitted by Friday 9th November 2018. Other forms of participation should be discussed in advance with the Organising Chair. All submissions will be minimally double reviewed, under anonymous (blind) conditions, by a global panel drawn from members of the Project Development Team and the Advisory Board. In practice our procedures usually entail that by the time a proposal is accepted, it will have been triple and quadruple reviewed. You will be notified of the panel's decision by Friday 23rd November 2018. If your submission is accepted for the conference, a full draft of your contribution should be submitted by Friday 1st March 2019. Abstracts and proposals may be in Word, PDF, RTF or Notepad formats with the following information and in this order: a) author(s), b) affiliation as you would like it to appear in the programme, c) email address, d) title of proposal, e) body of proposal, f) up to 10 keywords. E-mails should be entitled: Spirituality 2 Submission Where to Send Abstracts should be submitted simultaneously to the Organising Chair and the Project Administrator: Seán Moran: sean@progressiveconnexions.net Project Administrator: brugesspirituality@progressiveconnexions.net What's so Special About Progressive Connexions Events? A fresh, friendly, dynamic format – at Progressive Connexions we are dedicated to breaking away from the stuffy, old-fashion conference formats, where endless presentations are read aloud off PowerPoints. We work to bring you an interactive format, where exchange of experience and information is alternated with captivating workshops, engaging debates and round tables, time set aside for getting to know each other and for discussing common future projects and initiatives, all in a warm, relaxed, egalitarian atmosphere. A chance to network with international professionals – the beauty of our interdisciplinary events is that they bring together professionals from all over the world and from various fields of activity, all joined together by a shared passion. Not only will the exchange of experience, knowledge and stories be extremely valuable in itself, but we seek to create lasting, ever-growing communities around our projects, which will become a valuable resource for those belonging to them. A chance to be part of constructing change – There is only one thing we love as much as promoting knowledge: promoting real, lasting social change by encouraging our participants to take collective action, under whichever form is most suited to their needs and expertise (policy proposals, measuring instruments, research projects, educational materials, etc.) We will support all such actions in the aftermath of the event as well, providing a platform for further discussions, advice from the experts on our Project Advisory Team and various other tools and intellectual resources, as needed. An opportunity to discuss things that matter to you – Our events are not only about discussing how things work in the respective field, but also about how people work in that field – what are the struggles, problems and solutions professionals have found in their line of work, what are the areas where better communication among specialists is needed and how the interdisciplinary approach can help bridge those gaps and help provide answers to questions from specific areas of activity. An unforgettable experience – When participating in a Progressive Connexions event, there is a good chance you will make some long-time friends. Our group sizes are intimate, our venues are comfortable and relaxing and our event locations are suited to the history and culture of the event. Ethos Progressive Connexions believes it is a mark of personal courtesy and professional respect to your colleagues that all delegates should attend for the full duration of the meeting. If you are unable to make this commitment, please do not submit an abstract or proposal for presentation. Please note: Progressive Connexions is a not-for-profit network and we are not in a position to be able to assist with conference travel or subsistence, nor can we offer discounts off published rates and fees. Please send all enquiries to: brugesspirituality@progressiveconnexions.net For further details and information, please visit the conference web page: http://www.progressiveconnexions.net/interdisciplinary-projects/spirituality-and/spirituality-and-culture/conferences/ Sponsored by: Progressive Connexions |
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