NMP 2026 – Networks, Markets & People International Symposium
The NMP – Networks, Markets & People International Symposium
is a scientific forum dedicated to the study of territorial, economic and social dynamics
that shape contemporary settlement systems, with a particular focus on the transitions
underway in metropolitan areas and inner territories.
The 2026 edition explores the theme:
“Communities, Institutions and Enterprises towards post-humanism epistemologies and AI challenges”
Symposium Objectives
- Exploring the role of communities and institutions in complex decision-making processes
- Analyzing the impact of artificial intelligence on territorial and production systems
- Investigating the interactions between urban development, planning and ecological transitions
- Fostering new forms of collaboration between research, policy and enterprises
Scientific Coordination
- Francesco Calabrò – Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, IT
- Jozsef Benedek – Babeș-Bolyai University & Budapest Metropolitan University, HU
- Livia Madureira – University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, PT
- Carlo Morabito – Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria, IT
- María José Piñeira Mantiñán – University of Santiago de Compostela, SP
Call for Papers
The Symposium welcomes contributions from researchers and professionals
working on territorial planning, local development, governance, social and technological innovation.
Submission deadline: 23 January 2026
Guidelines, submission procedures and organizational details are available on the official website:
