The International Association for the Economics of Participation (IAFEP) gathers scholars dedicated to exploring the economics of democratic and participatory organizations, such as labor–managed firms, cooperatives and firms with broad–based employee share–ownership, profit sharing and worker participation schemes, as well as democratic nonprofit, community and social enterprises. The IAFEP Conferences, which take place every two years, provide an international forum for presentations and discussions of current research on the economics of participation.

The 2026 IAFEP Conference will take place at

Oñati (Basque Country), Spain

University of MONDRAGON

Faculty of Business Studies

8-10 July 2026

For registration and payment please visit the following link: 

https://iafep.mondragon.edu/en/home

Important dates:

Submission of abstracts: 27-March-2026

Complete draft submission: 30-April-2026