Migration is intensifying and diversifying around the world. People are moving in increasing numbers, towards destinations in both the northern and southern hemisphere, following their desire for employment and education opportunities, and seeking safety. Advanced digital technologies open a whole new range of possibilities for finding information, organizing the move, and mobilizing social and material resources. At the same time, human decision-making remains complex and often more emotional than rational.
How do we understand these large flows of migrants? Who are the individuals that comprise them? What drives their decisions to migrate? Are there patterns in the skills composition or the destination choice of regional flows? How can states anticipate trends and prepare to effectively integrate these individuals into the workforce and the community?
This conference delves into the multiple drivers of migration including social, economic, political, and environmental, as well as the ways in which they shape decision-making.
This event will build on the work developed in the global Research Partnership entitled: Complex Migration Flows and Multiple Drivers in Comparative Perspective (MEMO), as well as work developed under the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration (CERC Migration), and the Research Program: Migrant Integration In the Mid-21st Century: Bridging Divides, which focuses on the role of advanced digital technologies.
This 2-day hybrid event (both in-person and virtual) will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders in the field of migration, including leading researchers, academics, policy-makers, students, and people from civil society organizations.
In the spirit of collaboration and to create maximum opportunities for learning and networking, this year’s conference offers a mix of panel discussions, audience Q&As, and time for group reflection.