Call for Participation

Join EPIC2025, a treasured annual gathering of practitioners across all sectors who use ethnographic and social expertise to drive decision making, strategy, and transformation.

Now in its 21st year, EPIC conference brings together an exceptional community of researchers, designers, strategists, innovators, and creators. The unique program combines practical learning, meaningful networking, and the inspiration and debate that we need to make positive change. EPIC is a nonprofit organization powered by members and volunteers. We invite you to learn more learn more about EPIC.

Registration opens April 8; we will announce fees and deadlines very soon. We hope you’ll join us!

Submissions to the Main Program

The program committee will be accepting proposals during January 9–February 21.

We invite proposals for anyone, in any discipline and sector, who practices ethnography and/or uses socio-cultural expertise for impact in business and organizations. Interdisciplinary and collaborative work is enthusiastically welcomed.

Proposals will be reviewed anonymously by independent committees, and authors/presenters of accepted proposals will develop their work with the support of a curator.

This page will be updated soon with detailed information about presentation formats, how to write a proposal, and evaluation criteria.

Key Dates

Jan 9: Proposal submission period opens
Jan 30: EPIC2025 Kickoff Event (online, free to the public)
Feb 21: Proposal submission deadline
April 8: Registration opens
May 14: Proposal acceptance notifications
May 12–16: Learning & Networking Week (free for EPIC Members)
Sep 16–19: EPIC2025 Main Program (Helsinki; livestream for EPIC Members)