The call for papers for the 23rd ETMU Conference is now open. The conference, Towards Good Relations in Mobile Futures: The Role of Trust for Migration and Belonging, will take place on 5–6 November 2026 at Åbo Akademi University in Turku.
The conference explores the role of trust, mistrust, and distrust in migration and processes of belonging. Trust shapes how people move, where they settle, and how they relate to societies, institutions, and communities. At the same time, trust is shaped by inequalities, discrimination, and racism, and may be contested, fragile, or even exploited. Mistrust can also be protective or foster solidarity. As a concept and experience, trust is contextual, relational, and dynamic. Despite its importance, it remains relatively understudied in migration research. The ETMU 2026 Conference brings together diverse perspectives on how trust is conceptualised, experienced, and researched.
We welcome papers that address trust in migration- and belonging-related research, policy, advocacy, art, and/or activism. We also welcome non-governmental organisations to send in papers that are not necessarily based on research but that connect to the conference themes.
Participants are encouraged to submit papers to one of the accepted conference sessions or as individual submissions. Abstracts should be no longer than 300 words.
Submit your paper
Read more about the call for papers, conference theme, accepted sessions, and submission guidelines on the -> ETMU 2026 conference website.
We warmly welcome submissions from a wide range of disciplines, perspectives, and sectors.
The deadline for paper submissions is 15th of August 2026.