September 1-3, 2026, Faculty of Humanities, University of Primorska, Titov trg 5, 6000 Koper/Capodistria, Slovenia
The conference addresses silence in ethnographic research, with a central question of how to understand, interpret, and methodologically grasp silence in its diverse aspects.
Silence does not merely denote the absence of speech or voice; it can also function as a powerful medium of communication. It may be filled with words, affects, emotions, or it can be embedded in bodily memory practices or embodied memory. In ethnographic research, which traditionally focuses on observation and verbal expression, silence has not yet been fully explored.
Deadline for submissions: February 14, 2026. Notification of acceptance: March 2026.
Format: in person. No Participation Fee.