The Paris 2026 conference project is built on a spirit of intellectual and disciplinary openness. It aims to bring together as wide a range of researchers as possible from different traditions in the humanities and Social Sciences and from different countries. we look for contributions that approach their topic from a historical perspective or that they address issues related to the historical dynamics of companies. In addition to collaborations and exchanges between French and foreign teachers and researchers, the aim of this conference is also to promote exchanges between the academic world and public or private economic actors interested in the history of business and companies, their positioning and functioning, their performance, their structures and strategies, and, more broadly, that of organizations and all those who live and work in them. The aim is to encompass both the more traditional study of companies and firms as well as marginal actors, alternative organizational forms, informal sectors and relations between larger more central firms and frontiers and boundary objects.

Agenda:

The conference will begin with a doctoral school (10 students) on Tuesday, June 23. A keynote speaker will open the scientific discussions on the evening of Tuesday, June 23. The sessions will take place from Wednesday morning to Thursday evening, with several plenary sessions. Sessions on publishing (Meet the Editors) and careers are planned for the weekend. Friday will be devoted to organized visits with partners.