The Summer Institute provides an opportunity to investigate leading-edge theoretical and methodological questions, along with a range of associated professional development issues, in the field of economic geography, broadly defined. The meeting features contributions from internationally renowned figures in economic geography.
The following featured speakers have contributed to previous Summer Institutes: Ash Amin, Trevor Barnes, Harald Bathelt, Christian Berndt, Kim England, Meric Gertler, Amy Glasmeier, Nik Heynen, Ray Hudson, Victoria Lawson, Andrew Leyshon, Linda McDowell, Phillip O’Neill, Jessie Poon, David Rigby, Sue Roberts, Erica Schoenberger, Eric Sheppard, Rachel Silvey, Jane Wills, and Henry Wai-chung Yeung.
Open to doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and recently appointed faculty/lecturers, the Summer Institute comprises an intensive, week-long program of activities designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the innovatory developments and enduring controversies in this fast-moving field.
The Summer Institute meets on a biannual schedule. The next meeting will take place in Zurich in 2012.