2014 International Metropolis Conference Milan (5 days)

The 19th International Metropolis Conference 2014 will take place on 3-7 November in Milan. Researchers, policy-makers, international organizations and non-governmental organizations meet to discuss challenges and opportunities of migration flows.

19th International Metropolis Conference 2014

What?

The International Metropolis Project a forum for bridging research, policy and practice on migration and diversity. The Project aims to enhance academic research capacity, encourage policy-relevant research on migration and diversity issues, and facilitate the use of that research by governments and non-governmental organizations.

The aim of the Conference is to emphasize the significance of movements of people in the early years of this new millennium. Despite the challenges posed by the management of movements of persons in terms of flows, integration or else social cohesion, the Metropolis project recognizes the opportunities diversity represents. Acknowledging the centrality and plurality of cultures, the conference wants to highlight the contribution in terms of energy and wealth that migrations bring about.

The programme is available here.

When?

From 3 November till 7 November 2014

Where?

MiCo – Milano Congressi
Via Gattamelata 15
Gate 14 - Pedestrian Entrance
20149 Milano
ITALY

Registration?

You can find more information on the registration fees and procedure here.

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