From October 5 to 8, 2026, CIRIEC International and CIRIEC-Canada invite you to Montreal to participate in a collective reflection on the theme “Taking Care of the World: the Vital Contribution of the Social Economy and Public Enterprises”. This edition will bring together researchers, public policy-makers, practitioners and representatives of public enterprises and the social economy from around the world. This major international event will provide a space for reflection and exchange with players on the fundamental role of the social economy and public enterprises in ecological transition, social justice and democratic governance. Save the date!




