Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to share details about the upcoming international meeting "Designing Careers with Purpose: Meaning, Calling, and Sustainability", hosted by the Department of FISPPA at the University of Padova (Italy) on November 7–8, 2025.
This event will bring together scholars interested in how people develop a sense of calling, create meaningful work, and pursue sustainable careers.
**Deadline for abstract submission postponed to October 17th!**
Highlights of the program include:
Keynote lectures by Prof. Ryan D. Duffy and Prof. Jos Akkermans
A tour of Padova's historic university landmarks and a networking dinner
Research presentations
Interactive hackathons to encourage collaboration and new initiatives
Flyer attached
Event details & updates: https://osf.io/fz2e9/
Contribution submission: https://forms.gle/BZznuGagN1BxDog57
Free participation (registration required): https://forms.gle/qDvzcT2wA8wgS1N39
We warmly invite you to join us in Padova and encourage you to share this announcement with colleagues who may be interested.
The Organizing Committee
(Anna Dalla Rosa, Sophie Gerdel, Ryunosuke Takagi, Alessio Pasto, & Michelangelo Vianello)