VYGOTSKY 130 – International Symposium

🌟 Join Us for the International Symposium on 130 Years Since the Birth of Lev S. Vygotsky🌟

📅 Dates: Friday 13 – Sunday 15 November 2026
📍 Location: University of Crete, Rethymno, Crete, Greece

In 2026, the International Laboratory of Cultural-Historical Psychology and Education (ILCHE) marks 130 years since the birth of Lev S. Vygotsky (1896–1934). This symposium brings together scholars and educators to explore the legacy, relevance, and future of cultural-historical theory in psychology and education.

The event will feature keynote lectures, thematic panels, and paper presentations, creating a space for interdisciplinary dialogue and contemporary research exchange.

Format

The symposium will be held in person at the University of Crete (Rethymno, Greece).
All presenters will participate onsite.

An online audience option will also be available, allowing registered participants to attend and follow the sessions remotely.

Keynote Speakers

• Manolis Dafermos
  Professor in Epistemology of Psychology, University of Crete, Greece
• Irina Engeness
  Professor of Education, Østfold University College, Norway
• Daniel Goulart
  Associate Professor, University of Brasília, Brazil

Panel Speakers

• Laure Kloetzer
  Professor of Sociocultural Psychology, University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland
• Nikolai Veresov
  Professor of Cultural-Historical Psychology, Monash University, Australia

Interested in presenting your work?

If you are interested in presenting your work, please send your extended abstract (1000 words, excluding references) to vyg130abst [at] gmail.com

‼️ Please note that:

• We accept only in-person presentations
• Submissions will be considered for review only if they demonstrate a clear connection to the symposium theme, namely the celebration of the legacy, relevance, and future of cultural-historical theory in psychology and education.

Online Audience Registration: Link to Registration Form