Interdisciplinary dialogue and critical reflection are essential for understanding contemporary migration dynamics. This year’s IMISCOE conference, titled “The Regularity of Irregularity: Rethinking Migration Paradigms” (link), gathered researchers, scholars, and practitioners at the University of Krems in Austria, under the umbrella of Europe’s largest research network on migration, integration, and social cohesion.
It was a great privilege to present my research within this vibrant academic setting and to take part in discussions that are actively shaping the future of migration policy and research. Engaging with colleagues from across the world provided a unique opportunity to explore shared challenges, emerging trends, and new theoretical approaches to irregular migration and its regulation.
The conference once again reaffirmed the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in capturing the complexity of global mobility and societal transformation. I am grateful for the inspiring conversations and new professional connections – and I look forward to future collaborations that build on these meaningful exchanges.