The conference “Left-behindness contested: Place, power and pathways to change” will be held on 13 February 2026 in Barcelona. The conference is organised by the University of Barcelona, as the coordinator of the EXIT project consortium.

Join researchers, civil society and policymakers to critically examine the manifestations, root causes and implications of territorial inequalities. Engage with interdisciplinary insights on the power dynamics shaping place-based disadvantage, and explore transformative pathways for change.

CLICK HERE to apply for participation at the conference.

If you have any questions about registration or the conference, please contact pr.exit@ub.edu.

For more information see: www.exit-project.eu

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EXIT is a European research initiative aimed at examining the manifestations, causes and implications of social and economic inequalities within and between areas often called “left-behind”. The project will offer ways to resolve such territorial inequalities through a rigorous action and research programme of interdisciplinary studies with communities in the field at multiple locales.

The EXIT project is implemented by the EXIT consortium with the participation of partners from eight countries, including the Center for Social Policy. The project is financed by the European Commission under the HORIZON programme. More information about the EXIT project can be found here.