From September 9-13, 2024, representatives from Kazimieras Simonavicius University (KSU) participated in the Luhmann Conference held in Dubrovnik. This year’s conference, themed “Guiding Distinctions – Observed with Social Systems Theory,” brought together leading sociologists and researchers from around the world, spanning countries such as Argentina, Canada, South Africa, and Japan.

The conference featured diverse discussions ranging from leadership and management to art and literature, providing an enriching platform for scholarly exchange. A notable highlight of this year’s event was the presentation of the Best Paper Award to Prof. Diane Laflamme of Université du Québec à Montréal for her innovative research, “Is Ethics a Utopia? Yes, when Moral Distinctions Impair the Ethical Aim.” Prof. Laflamme’s paper offers a unique analysis of the convergence between Luhmann’s digital theorizing and Ricœur’s analogue philosophy, shedding new light on ethical reasoning in a digital age.

Organized annually by the Next Society Institute (NSI), founded in 2020 as part of KSU, the Luhmann Conference continues to foster global collaboration and exploration of social systems theory.

For more information, visit the official conference website: Luhmann Conference