Call for papers – Deadline for submission of abstracts (200 words): 3 July 2026.

For anyone keen to share, discover and discuss low-tech and its uptake amongst socio-economic stakeholders, the Low-tech Meetings are here! This year’s theme focuses on Transition, divergence and SMEs and an event to be held in the PACA region, in Aix-en-Provence, on 5 November 2026, in partnership with the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolitan Area and the Arbois Technology Park.

As is the case every year, a call for papers is being issued to showcase work that combines scientific research and fieldwork (afternoon sessions).

This year, the aim is to create or highlight links between low-tech and other approaches or frameworks that resonate with SME stakeholders seeking to chart a new course to ensure the long-term viability of their businesses in an unstable world.

The topics are:

• Low-tech – adaptation – resilience to climate change
• Low-tech and collaboration and/or cooperation (the functional and cooperative economy)

In addition to the two points mentioned above, the call for papers also covers initiatives that address themes central to low-tech and its socio-economic dissemination:

• Bifurcation and change of scale
• Low-tech and business models

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