November 26 - 27, 2026
Workshop
Firms, Workers, and Households in Times of Crisis and Digital Transformation
Date
November 26 - 27, 2026Location
Elinor Ostrom HallDIW BerlinAnton-Wilhelm-Amo-Strasse 5810117 BerlinSpeakers
Christian Dustmann (University College London; Rockwool Foundation Berlin), Osea Giuntella (University of Pittsburgh), David Peetz (Griffith University)We are pleased to invite submissions for our workshop taking place on November 26-27, 2026 at DIW Berlin.
The workshop is part of the SOEP-LEE2 project and brings together research on resilience, crisis responses, digital transformation, and cyber security, with a particular emphasis on empirical work using survey and linked data on firms, employees, and households. It will also showcase new data resources from the SOEP research infrastructure.
Economic crises, geopolitical tensions, and rapid technological change are profoundly transforming firms, labor markets, and households. At the same time, the diffusion of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, remote work, and cyber risks is reshaping organizational structures, work practices, and economic behavior. Understanding these developments requires high-quality data that links individuals, households, and organizations.
The program will feature two keynote lectures by leading international scholars in the fields of resilience, digital transformation, and organizational change: Christian Dustmann (Department of Economics, University College London and Rockwool Foundation Berlin), Osea Giuntella (Department of Economics, University of Pittsburgh) and David Peetz (Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing, Griffith University, Brisbane).
Keynote Speakers
Christian Dustmann
Department of Economics, University College London; Rockwool Foundation Berlin
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Osea Giuntella
Department of economics at University of Pittsburgh (USA)
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David Peetz
Centre for Work, Organisation, and Wellbeing at Griffith University, Brisbane (Australia)
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Submission and Presentation Guidelines
We welcome contributions from economics, sociology, management, political science, and related fields. Topics include (but are not limited to):
- Organizational resilience and crisis preparedness
- Firm responses to shocks and technological change
- Cyber security and digital resilience
- Worker well-being and household resilience
- Labor market effects of digital transformation
- Digital inequality and skills
Besides papers related to the main theme of the conference, we also welcome submissions that address other relevant topics in personnel and organization research.
Data and Methodological Approaches The workshop particularly encourages contributions using household micro data sources like German Socio-Economic Panel, register data of employees and companies, linked employer–employee datasets, firm and establishment surveys, as well as qualitative data and expert surveys.
Submission:
Authors are invited to submit (PDF, 228.06 KB) either an extended abstract (1–2 pages) or a full paper. Always include: title, authors and affiliations, research question, data and empirical strategy, as well as preliminary or expected results. Please send your application to: akempor2026_mst@hsu.hamburg
Key dates:
- Submission deadline: September 1, 2026
- Notification: October 15, 2026
Paper presentations:
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Organization
Scientific Organizers:
- Carsten Schröder, DIW Berlin/SOEP & Freie Universität Berlin
- Thomas Behrends & Susanne Royer, Europa-Universität Flensburg & Internationales Institut für Management (IIM)
- Wenzel Matiaske, Helmut-Schmidt-Universität/Uni Bw H, Institut für Personal und Arbeit (IPA)
Workshop Logistics/Organization:
- Janina Britzke, DIW Berlin/SOEP
Accomodation keyboard_arrow_up
Below we listed some recommendations for hotels close to the venue. Please keep in mind: Prices will increase as the days of the event approach.
Hotel Gat Point Charlie
Mauerstrasse 81-82, 10117 Berlin
Phone: +49 30 91733876
Hotel Gat Point Charlie is located in walking distance from DIW Berlin, a walk takes about 7-10 minutes. There is no subway line or bus needed to get to the event location.
Motel One Berlin-Spittelmarkt
Leipziger Straße 50, 10117 Berlin
E-mail: berlin-spittelmarkt@motel-one.com
Motel One Berlin-Spittelmarkt is located directly at the Spittelmarkt underground station between Potsdamer Platz and Alexanderplatz in the Mitte district. The Gendarmenmarkt square and Nikolaiviertel are both nearby in walking distance to the Nikolaiviertel and the DIW Berlin (10-15 minutes).
Next subway station: Spittelmarkt (Line U2)
Novotel Berlin Mitte
Fischerinsel 12, 10179 Berlin
Phone: +49 30 206740
E-mail: H3278@accor.com
Novotel Berlin Mitte is located on Fischerinsel and in walking distance to DIW Berlin (take a walk for 10-15 minutes).
Next subway station: Spittelmarkt (Line U2)
NH Collection Berlin Mitte am Checkpoint Charlie
Leipziger Str. 106-111, 10117 Berlin
Phone: +49 30 203760
E-mail: nhcollectionberlinmitte@nh-hotels.com
The NH Collection Berlin Mitte Checkpoint Charlie is located on Leipziger Strasse, directly in the city center, so it’s a really handy base. They are just a few steps away from DIW Berlin.
Guest House Landesvertretung Baden-Württemberg (in German only)
Tiergartenstraße 15, 10785 Berlin
Phone: +49 30 25 456 360
E-mail: gaestehaus@lvtberlin.bwl.de
The guest house of Baden-Württemberg is located close to Potsdamer Platz and only has a very limited amount of rooms!
Next subway station: Potsdamer Platz (Line U2, S1/2)
For more hotels please check on booking.com and hrs.com
Travel Information keyboard_arrow_up
Travel expenses cannot be covered by the organizing institutions!
Please see links below for information about travel to and within Berlin.
Discover the city with the help of the official Berlin website.
Getting to/from Berlin
By plane:
At the site of the airport Berlin Brandenburg (BER) you will find domestic, European and intercontinental flights under one roof. There are direct flights from all major European cities to Berlin. Please check with your travel agent or visit Berlin Airport.
Local public transport from and to the airport Berlin Brandenburg (BER)
By train:
For information about timetables and prices please visit Bahn.de
Public transport:
Buses, trains and trams provide quick and comfortable connections throughout Berlin. The subway station Stadtmitte of the lines U6 and U2 is located directly at DIW Berlin.
Topics: Labor and employment
