



INVITATION – CALL FOR PAPERS:
20th IRDO International Conference: INNOVATIVE, SUSTAINABLE & SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE SOCIETY 2025: Personal responsibility as a part of social responsibility and sustainability
11th-12th June 2025, Slovenia, EU, ONLINE, www.irdo.si, conference@irdo.si
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,
You are cordially invited to participate in the 20th IRDO international conference INNOVATIVE, SUSTAINABLE and SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE SOCIETY 2025: Personal responsibility as a part of social responsibility and sustainability, which will take place on June 11 and 12, 2025 – Online and Hybrid. You can participate as a contributor or an observer.
The organisers are IRDO – Institute for the Development of Social Responsibility, the University of Maribor and the Slovenian Society for Systems Research.
Dates:
- January 17, 2024 Call for abstracts and papers
- February 10, 2025 Submission of abstracts
- February 20, 2025 Acceptance Notification
- April 23, 2025 Contributions Submission Deadline
- May 20, 2025 Conference program published
- 11 and 12 June 2025 IRDO International Conference 2025
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Conference venue: ONLINE from Slovenia
Official language: English
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Action and learning for a more innovative, sustainable, and socially responsible society are urgent. By joining the conference, you will help to co-create the scientific-based wisdom for renewing our unsustainable systems, from societies and communities to businesses and ourselves.
Therefore, we kindly invite you to participate in the conference to share your experiences, views, and suggestions with researchers, top consultants, experts, and experienced practitioners from around the globe. Young authors and students are warmly welcome.
Submission documentation
- Application form
- Abstract/paper template
- Copyright Statement
Here you will find invitation to the conference and all needed documents:
Please, send us your application form and other submission documents soon – to e-mail address conference@irdo.si . Thank you.
So far, more than 1,500 authors from all over the world have participated in 19 IRDO conferences. Proceedings of previous conferences can be freely obtained here: https://www.irdo.si/en/irdo-conference/
Please contribute, join us and report on your findings and suggestions. You are kindly invited!
Organiser Info:
IRDO – Institute for the Development of Social Responsibility
(IRDO – Inštitut za razvoj družbene odgovornosti),
Cesta 13. julija 65 a, SI-1261 Ljubljana – Dobrunje, Slovenia, EU
Web: www.irdo.si; E-mail: conference@irdo.si;
Phone: +386 (0)31 344 883
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Conference materials
2024 IRDO International Conference: ESG (environmental, social, governance) aspects of business in theory and practice
The 19th IRDO International Conference cocreated more than 60 authors from more than 10 countries and with 39 contributions.
(Slovenia, online) The 19th IRDO international conference “INNOVATIVE SUSTAINABLE AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE SOCIETY 2024: ESG (environmental, social, governance) aspects in theory and practice & Learning and action for sustainability and green transition, & 4th IRDO & Citizens’ Initiative for an Integral Green Slovenia Conference, was held from 12 to 13 June 2024 in Slovenia, online. More than 60 authors with 39 papers from more than 10 countries from Europe, Africa, Canada, South America, Asia and the Middle East have co-created the conference, and almost 100 participants listened to them. The organizers of the conference were IRDO – Institute for the Development of Social Responsibility, the University of Maribor, Slovenia, the Slovenian Society for Systems Research (SdSr), the Citizens’ Initiative for an Integral Green Slovenia and Scientific & Research Centre Koper with several supporting partners. The conference was co-financed by the Youth Office of the Republic of Slovenia, and sponsored by Nova KBM, Medis-M and Press Clipping.

At the opening of the 19th International IRDO Conference Prof. Dr. Igor Vrečko, Vice-dean for Development projects and Practice Engagement at University of Maribor, Faculty of Economics and Business, yesterday said: “We are delighted to be participating in this significant event, which will focus on ESG aspects in theory and practice, learning and acting for sustainability and the green transition. The timing of this conference could not be more appropriate, given the urgent challenges of environmental sustainability and social responsibility. The University of Maribor and the Faculty of Economics and Business are dedicated to fostering an innovative and sustainable society. Our commitment to environmental, social and governance principles is reflected in our research, educational programmes, and community engagement. We believe that collaboration and knowledge sharing, such as that facilitated by this conference, are essential to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals and creating effective change in our communities and beyond.”

In two days, participants and authors, among them more than 20 students, discussed about ESGG Topics Among authors were also researchers and leading experts, who engaged in thought-provoking discussions, and explored innovative solutions that address some of the most critical issues of our time. As Prof. Dr. Igor Vrečko mentioned in his speech, “this conference serves as a platform for sharing knowledge, inspiring action, and fostering partnerships that can lead to meaningful and lasting change.”

Organizers were IRDO – Institute for the Development of Social Responsibility, University of Maribor, Slovenia, Slovenian Society for Systemic Research (SdSr), Citizens’ Initiative for an Integral Green Slovenia and Science and Research Centre Koper, Slovenia. Supporting partners of the IRDO International Conference were: World Organisation of Systems and Cybernetics (WOSC), International Academy for Systems and Cybernetic Sciences (IASCYS), Pau, France, European Academy of Sciences and Arts, Salzburg, Bertalanffy Center for the Study of Systems Science (BCSSS), International Federation for Systems Research (IFSR), Center of Risk & Crises Management (CRC), Vienna, Austria, CSR Europe, Danube University Krems, Austria, Home for Humanity, France, Slovenian Association for Quality and Excellence, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Štajerska, Slovenia, Association of Employers of Slovenia, Managers’ Association of Slovenia, Network for Social Responsibility of Slovenia, Association Social Responsibility Academy, Systems innovation Slovenia, Stritih Sustainable Development, Gallus Foundation.

Co-financer was Ministry of Education, Office of the Republic of Slovenia for Youth. Sponsors were: Nova KBM d. d. (main sponsor) and Medis-M d.o.o.. Clipping partner was Press Clipping d.o.o..

So far, over 1.500 authors from all over the world have participated in the previous 19 IRDO conferences.
Conference proceedings you can find for free here: https://www.irdo.si/irdo2024/referati.html
Conference PR: 2024 IRDO Conference – Press Release_13.6.2024
MAIN SPONSOR:


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Organizer & Contact:
IRDO – Institute for the Development of Social Responsibility, Cesta 13. julija 65a, SI-1261 Ljubljana – Dobrunje, Slovenia, EU,
Web: www.irdo.si , Email: info@irdo.si , Phone: +386 31 344 883
Organizer & Contact:
IRDO – Institute for the Development of Social Responsibility, Cesta 13. julija 65a, SI-1261 Ljubljana – Dobrunje, Slovenia, EU,
Web: www.irdo.si , Email: info@irdo.si , Phone: +386 31 344 883
See more at: https://www.irdo.si/en/invitation-call-for-papers-for-the-19th-irdo-international-conference-innovative-sustainable-and-socially-responsible-society-2024/
2023 IRDO CONFERENCE – INVITATION to read the conference conclusions and proceedings for year 2023
We kindly invite you to read the conference conclusions and proceedings of the Joint conferences: 18th IRDO International Conference INNOVATIVE SUSTAINABLE and SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE SOCIETY 2023: Empowering Society, Environment and Economy for Sustainability (INOVATIVNA TRAJNOSTNA in DRUŽBENO ODGOVORNA DRUŽBA 2023: Opolnomočimo družbo, okolje in gospodarstvo za trajnostnost) and 3rd IRDO & Citizens’ Initiative for an Integral Green Slovenia National Conference, 8–9 June 2023, Maribor, Slovenia, European Union, ONLINE.
In 2023 we humans have recognised that the current global environmental, social, economic, and political crisis is destroying life on Earth, including humankind. We need to accept this fact, and we must, and we can try to solve this disastrous development in order to enable the current and coming generations to survive. Action for a more innovative, sustainable, and socially responsible society is urgent. Participants at the conference have had possibility to learn and suggest what and how to empower all segments of our socio-economic environment to support the ecosystems self-governing mechanisms.
For more please take a look at:
2023 IRDO International Conference 8-9 June 2023, Slovenia – Invitation
2023 IRDO International Conference 8-9 June 2023, Slovenia – Program – Day 1, 8.6.2023
2023 IRDO International Conference 8-9 June 2023, Slovenia – Program – Day 2, 9.6.2023
2023-IRDO-International-Conference-Registration-form, participant
2023 IRDO Conference – Press Release_5.6.2023
2023 IRDO Conference – Press Release_12.6.2023
IRDO 2023 Conference – Conclusions 8-9 June 2023 eng ok
Proceedings with author’s contributions (abstracts) from the conference: https://www.irdo.si/irdo2023/index.html
Looking forward to see you at the 19th IRDO International Conference on June 2024, online!
2022 IRDO CONFERENCE

The 17th IRDO International Conference “SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE SOCIETY 2022: Green, digital, and inclusive transition: how to make it happen?” has been held on 2 – 3 June 2022, online. Conference was also the 2nd IRDO & Citizens’ Initiative for an Integral Green Slovenia Conference. More than 100 participants, 70 authors with 36 papers from more than 10 countries have co-created this conference. The European Business Network for Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility (CSR Europe) was honorary sponsor of the conference. Organizers were IRDO – Institute for the Development of Social Responsibility, University of Maribor, Slovenia, Slovenian Society for Systemic Research (SdSr) and Citizens’ Initiative for an Integral Green Slovenia. This event was an official Partner Event of the EU Green Week (30 May to 5 June 2022). In 2022 – the European Year of Youth organizers decided to support young Ukrainian musicians in Slovenia with donations among conference participants. The main purpose of the conference was to explore conceptual framework(s), conditions and possibilities for a green, digital and inclusive transition – in line with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (17 SDGs). A precondition for sustainable coexistence is SR behaviour of each stakeholder in the community (local, national, global). Without broad environmental and SR, there is no survival of humanity. SR is a tool for achieving a sustainable future, connecting and integrating several other mechanisms. SR is a crucial practice, needed in the entire society. The IRDO 2022 conference emphasis was on the implementation of a green, digital and inclusive transition as embraced by the European Green Deal (EGD) and other EU priorities and policies, including the Recovery and Resilience Facility/Plans. The EGD puts sustainability and, therefore, SR at the heart of the EU policy-making, reflecting the need for systemic change. More: https://www.irdo.si/.
Conference conclusions: IRDO 2022 Conference – Conclusions 2-3-June-2022 ENG ok
Press Release, June 2022: 2022 IRDO Conference – Press Release_8.6.2022ok
Conference Proceedings – June 2022: https://irdo.si/irdo2022/index.html
2021 IRDO Conference

Conference Conclusions – Day 1: 2021 IRDO – Conclusions 1st day IRDO conference-eng, 10.6.2021
Conclusions of the 2nd day of the conference: 2021 IRDO – Sklepi 2. dan IRDO konference-slo, 11.6.2021
Proceedings of abstracts of the conference, June 2021: https://www.irdo.si/irdo2021/index.html
Press release, June 2021: 2021 IRDO konferenca – Sporočilo za medije_30.6.2021 eng
Proceedings of the conference with complete papers, June 2021: https://www.irdo.si/irdo2021/index.html

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2020 IRDO Conference conclusions
2020 IRDO Conference Full Papers Electronic Proceedings

2019 IRDO Conference
2019 IRDO Conference conclusions
2019 IRDO Conference Full Papers Electronic Proceedings
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