2026 Program
Program
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Crisis & Recovery – Ethics in Interdisciplinary Dialogue
Societas Ethica’s 62nd Annual Conference 2026
August 20–23 2026, University of Tartu, Estonia
(preliminary) Conference Program
Thursday, Aug 20, 2026
14:45–17:00
Registration
16:00
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Pre-Conference Workshop – Young Societas
For PhD students and Postdocs who have registered for this event
15:00–17:00
Coffee & Snacks
18:00
Dinner
19:00
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Opening of the Conference – Welcome by the President and Hosts
Prof. Dr. Gotlind Ulshöfer and Prof. Dr. Thomas-Andreas Põder
19:30
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Keynote Lecture: Always Look on the Bright Side of Life? Optimism, Pessimism, and Radical Hope
Prof. Dr. Ingolf U. Dalferth, Claremont Graduate University / University of Zurich
Friday, August 21, 2026
09:00
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Keynote Lecture:
Prof. Dr. Susan Petrilli, University of Bari Aldo Moro
10:30
Coffee Break
11:00–12:30
Paper Sessions (1)
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Session B
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Session C
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12:30
Lunch
14:00
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Keynote Lecture: Between Self-Victimization and Safety Culture – Ethical Remarks on Encountering and Coping with Crises
Prof. Dr. Jaana Hallamaa, University of Helsinki
15:30
Coffee Break
15:15–16:45
Paper Sessions (2)
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Session F
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Session G
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16:45
Coffee & Tea Break
17:00–18:30
Paper Sessions (3)
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Session I
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Session J
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18:30
Dinner
20:00
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General Assembly
General Assembly for all members of Societas Ethica. Those who are not yet members are very welcome to attend.
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Social Evening
Saturday, August 22, 2026
07:30–09:00
Breakfast
09:00
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Keynote Lecture:
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10:15
Coffee & Tea Break
10:30–12:00
Paper Sessions (4)
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Session M
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12:00
Lunch
13:00
Excursion to XX
Fluff
19:30
Conference Dinner
Including the presentation of the Young Scholar’s Award winner
Sunday, August 23, 2026
07:30–09:00
Breakfast
09:00
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Keynote Lecture:
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09:30
Coffee & Tea Break
09:45
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11:00
Concluding Discussions
Farewell Note
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12:00
Brown bag lunch