Programme for the 11th IOS Annual Conference “Getting Old in Eastern Europe”

27 to 29 June 2024, Leibniz IOS, Regensburg

From 27 to 29 June, the 11th Annual Conference of the Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies with the title “Getting Old in Eastern Europe. Social, Political and Economic Dimensions of Ageing in the Past and Present” will take place in Regensburg.

About the Conference

East and Southeast Europe present, a unique situation when it comes to ageing: fertility has declined rapidly to very low levels; emigration rates are high, whereas immigration levels are low; mortality is relatively high, healthcare systems are weak, and unhealthy lifestyles widespread. High COVID-19 mortality rates and low life expectancy are obvious consequences. At the same time, pension systems face huge challenges and poverty rates among older persons are high. Observers often frame ageing in terms of “decline” or “crisis”, instead of highlighting its potential and tackling the root causes of the social predicament of old people. How did old people in East and Southeast Europe end up in such a difficult situation? What dilemmas does the region face today? And what are the likely scenarios for the future? The 2024 Annual Conference of the Leibniz Institute for East and Southeast European Studies will investigate ageing today and the historical dimensions of this process from multiple perspectives.

Venue

Leibniz IOS, Room 319, Landshuter Str. 4, 93047 Regensburg

Registration

Please register via email: annualconference@ios-regensburg.de

More information you can find here.

Programme