International Metropolis Conference, Berlin 2022

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The 25th International Metropolis Conference focuses on migration, mobility and its governance, on integration and inclusion, as well as population diversity. The conference takes place in Berlin from September 4 to 9, 2022. Deadline for submissions is March 31. Tickets available from March.

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The German Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs and Metropolis International invite the submission of proposals for workshops, individual papers and posters for the 25th International Metropolis Conference 2022. The conference will take place in Berlin from 4 to 9 September. Submissions in all areas of migration, mobility and its governance, integration and inclusion, as well as population diversity are welcome. Deadline for submissions is March 31, 2022.

The impact of COVID-19 on migration and mobility, along with technological developments and the future of work, climate change and the implications for migration, and the conditions which are essential for fair migration, will be the key themes at the 25th International Metropolis Conference. From 4 to 9 September 2022, experts, policymakers, researchers, practitioners and business leaders will bring together insights and evidence concerning migration, integration, inclusion and diversity. The goal is to facilitate knowledge exchange on how such processes can be made resilient and future-proof. The larger goal is to generate cross-sectoral discussions and insights that will help participants in making decisions, support them in their day-to-day work, and empower societies in dealing with migration and its consequences. The conference will take place in Berlin. The venue is bcc Berlin Congress Center located right next to Alexanderplatz.

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International Metropolis Conference: Multiple perspectives, insights and evidence on migration, integration, inclusion, and diversity will be discussed.

Impact of COVID-19 on migration and mobility
COVID-19 is having a long-term effect on mobility and migration. It is also bringing a variety of political and societal challenges with it. Profound structural changes of the type and direction of present migration flows are affecting not only migrant workers and international students, but also refugees and those who have been displaced internally. What do these developments mean for managing migration and mobility in the future?
Tuesday, 6/9/2022

Technological development and the future of work
Technological and digital developments are currently fundamentally changing the world of work. This will have an impact on future ways of working, labour mobility and migration. What will these look like in a transformed world of work?
Wednesday, 7/9/2022

Climate change – impact on migration
The effects of global warming on society are omnipresent. And they will become more noticeable in future. That will also have an influence on global migration processes. How are climate change and migration connected? Discussions will consider migration decisions, migration paths, humanitarian needs and political options.
Wednesday, 7/9/2022

Conditions for fair migration
Shaping migration in a way that gives equal consideration to the interests of all migrants, countries of origin, transit and destination remains a huge challenge. What constitutes fair and just conditions for migration in the working world of tomorrow seen from different perspectives?
Thursday, 8/9/2022

High-level discussion
On the last day of the conference, there will be a further plenary session and a high-level discussion. The most important insights into each of the main topics will also be summarised.
Friday, 9/9/2022

Submitting proposals for workshops, individual papers and posters: Deadline March 31 2022

Submissions in all areas of migration, mobility and its governance around the world, integration and inclusion, as well as population diversity are welcome. The Deadline for submitting a workshop, individual paper and poster is March 31. Further information is available on the website of the 25th International Metropolis Conference 2022.