Thinking Intimacies: Ideals, Practices, and Representations

The conference will bring together scholars from diverse fields to explore contemporary issues related to intimate relationships, affective practices, cultural representations, and the social dynamics that shape them.

Three days of rich discussions, scholarly exchanges, and collective reflection on contemporary intimacies — made possible thanks to the commitment of our speakers. We also warmly thank our partners for their essential support.

The ERICA Chair is pleased to unveil the official poster for its international conference Thinking Intimacies: Ideals, Practices, Representations.

The event will take place from October 28 to 30, 2026, in the Pierre‑Bourgault Hall (J‑1450) of the Judith‑Jasmin Pavilion at UQAM, as well as on Zoom.

Registration is now open ! It is free and mandatory.

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