Local Hub EMORIZON



Contact information

Rebecca Dickason, Université de Rennes
Souleymane Laminou-Abdou, Université de Rennes
Matthieu Mandard, Université de Rennes

IGR-IAE Graduate School of Management x CREM
University of Rennes
11 rue Jean Macé
35000 Rennes
France




 

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The Emorizon EGOS Local Hub at the University of Rennes (IGR-IAE x CREM, UMR CNRS 6211) is conceived as an idea and research incubator. It extends the international Emotions and Sustainable Horizons initiative (Emonet XV) by offering a space where emotional, intellectual, and relational dimensions of organizing meet to explore sustainable futures.

It will also serve as a bridge between two scientific communities – Emonet (Emotions Network) and EGOS – on a key topic for our More-than-Human Society. This means that researchers coming to Rennes for Emonet will have the opportunity to participate in the Emorizon Hub, to extend their stay to follow EGOS sub-theme 48 online from the IGR-IAE as well as other EGOS sub-themes.

By merging academic reflection and community building, the Emorizon Hub contributes to EGOS's goal of rethinking the future of scholarly gatherings – —less carbon-intensive, more emotionally connected, and deeply grounded in local ecosystems of knowledge and practice.

What to expect

  • The Emorizon Hub will take place at IGR-IAE Rennes x CREM, a modern facility within the University of Rennes, easily accessible by public transportation (train and metro).
  • Three high-quality hybrid rooms, as well as standard classrooms with projectors, and welcoming collaborative spaces suitable for both interactive workshops and plenary sessions (larger rooms for streamed plenary sessions and smaller rooms for subtheme discussions).
  • Attendees can expect a creative, flexible environment supporting co-development and dialogue, and informal networking zones.
  • By focusing on local and regional participation, the Hub will minimize travel-related emissions while maximizing inclusivity, consistent with EGOS’s sustainability principles.

Schedule

  • The Emorizon Local Hub at the IGR-IAE Rennes x CREM will run from July 8–10, 2026, in parallel with the main EGOS Colloquium. Please note that the hub will close on Friday, July 10.

  • Wednesday, July 8 – Pre-Colloquium Workshop:

    An afternoon blending intellectual exchange, emotional awareness, and social connection – reinforcing EGOS's inclusive model of scholarly engagement. Key moments will include an Idea and Research Incubator, a Networking Hub, a plenary session on "Emotions and Sustainable Horizons", accompanied by a coffee break catered by a local and sustainable caterer. If you wish to take part in this workshop (which is optional), please contact the local hub organizers.
  • Thursday to Saturday, July 9–10 – EGOS Colloquium Days:

    The official EGOS program can be attended together or individually, while lunch and coffee breaks (including self-pay arrangements) will provide space for informal mentoring and peer networking throughout the day. Evenings will be free, but participants are encouraged to spend them together on a self-organized basis.

  • Social Activities:

    Our aim is to offer a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, without adding a dense or overly structured social programme alongside the already rich EGOS schedule. Participants are therefore free to engage at their own pace and shape their experience of Rennes in a way that suits them.

    For those who wish to explore the city more informally, we suggest the option of connecting with local “greeters”. These are volunteers who offer free, friendly walks around Rennes, sharing their favourite places and personal stories. Several greeters speak English, making this an accessible and welcoming option for international participants. If this appeals to you, you are welcome to arrange a visit directly with a greeter at a time that suits you. This is entirely optional, but can offer a meaningful and personal introduction to the city. More information about the "greeters" network: Greeters: Rennes, Greeters: Saint-Malo, Greeters: France

    To help you prepare your stay, practical information is available on the Emonet conference website, including: General practical information, Where to eat, Accommodation options, Travelling to the event, Getting around Rennes and accessing the venue, Discover the region (Visit Rennes and Explore the surroundings, including the Mont-Saint-Michel and the Brittany Region).


About the host

The Emorizon Hub is hosted by IGR-IAE Rennes, the Graduate School of Management of the University of Rennes, in partnership with the CREM – Centre de Recherche en Économie et Management (UMR CNRS 6211).

CREM is one of France’s leading research laboratories in management and economics, bringing together scholars across Rennes and Caen. Its researchers are active internationally in organizational studies, behavioral, and emotional processes, and sustainable management.

IGR-IAE Rennes promotes responsible management education and research that bridges academic rigor with social and environmental responsibility. Hosting the Emorizon Hub reinforces its mission to foster innovative, inclusive, and sustainable approaches to management scholarship.