KIN Summer School 2026

As a result, scholars need to understand in more detail how to study knowledge-intensive practices that emerge from the interplay between (new) technologies and new ways of working as well as the management thereof. A significant group of scholars, spread over Europe and the US/Canada, are using various practice and process approaches to study such new ways of working, innovating, and organizing and publishing in a growing number of related international journals. During the KIN summer school, we will bring together a varied selection of scholars to share academic insights and experiences. During 4 intensive days, participants and faculty members will discuss research in Digital Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation. Each year we invite a different group of faculty members, considered the top international scholars in the field. Also, each year we select 20 participants based on their fit with the topic and experience with research. Potential participants - late-year doctoral students, post-doc researchers, and young faculty members – are invited to send in their applications. 

The 14th edition of the KIN Summer School starts on Sunday July 5, and ends on Wednesday July 8. In this edition, the KIN Summer School hosts the following international group of professors: Natalia Levina (New York University, USA), Anastasia Sergeeva  (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands), Neil Pollock (University of Edinburgh, Scotland), Magnus Mähring (Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden), Marleen Huysman (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands).

The KIN Summer School is organized by the KIN Center for Digital Innovation of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in collaboration with the Amsterdam Business Research Institute (ABRI).

Lecturers

• Paul Leonardi, (University of California, Santa Barbara, USA)
• Jan Recker (University of Hamburg, Germany)
• Luciana D’Adderio (University of Edinburgh, Scotland)
• Jorgen Sandberg (University of Queensland, Australia)
• Marleen Huysman (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands)

Application deadline 

2 March 2026

Fees  

The fee is € 850

Registration

Register for the KIN Summer School 2026 by filling in the registration form. Please include the following information in one document and attach them (under 'Please upload the attachment' in the application form):

• a biographical sketch (max. 150 words);
• a summary of research work in progress that will be discussed and developed during the course (max 250 words);
• a picture.

The KIN Summer School is characterized by highly intense interactions among the participants, therefore, we can accept a maximum of 20 applications. Please note that the course is designed for Faculty Members, Young Faculty and Late Year PhDs, therefore, only the professionals within these groups will be considered.