PROGRAMME and FAQs

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The Applied Anthropology Network is proud to announce the programme for WWNA 2023: Power of Isolation on the island of Brač, Croatia. Day 1 will set out exciting plenary talks on bold and engaging topics based on the strands of this year’s theme. Day 2 will see a day of WWNA staples, action and inspiration-focused Workshops and snappy, energetic Perspectives presentations. Day 3 will consist of the customary, relaxed appraisal of the AAN.

This year’s event will not be streamed online.

Hot and cold drinks, light snacks and finger food will be provided at coffee breaks. Conveniently located restaurants will be suggested for lunch and dinner and attendees’ expense.

Day 1
27 Oct 2023
Day 2
28 Oct 2023
Day 3
29 Oct 2023

Lunch

Local restaurants

Opening Address

Ethno-musical surprise. An opening speech by Ivana Marković, Supetar Mayor; Dinka Marinović Jerolimov and Boris Jokić, former and current Directors of Institute for Social Research in Zagreb; Olja Orlić and...
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Plenary Speeches

Speech 1: Dace Dzenovska – Good Emptiness, Bad Emptiness: How to Distinguish Loss from Opportunity? Speech 2: Lana Bobić – Motherhood: Layers of Isolation
Dace Dzenovska
Dace Dzenovska
Lana Bobić
Lana Bobić

Break

Snack, tea and coffee break.

Plenary Speeches

Speech 3: Karmen Šterk – Why Anthropologists Need Postspeciesism Speech 4: Rafram Chaddad – Navigating Isolation: An Autoethnographic Insight into the Prison Cell Speech 5: Tomislav Pletenac – Sound of...
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Tomislav Pletenac
Tomislav Pletenac
Rafram Chaddad
Rafram Chaddad
Karmen Šterk
Karmen Šterk

Break

Snack, tea and coffee break.

Panel Discussion: Power of Isolation

Panel discussion with all plenary speakers, moderated by Dan Podjed from ZRC SAZU & EASA Applied Anthropology Network.
Dan Podjed
Dan Podjed

Evening Social Event

Attendees are encouraged to let loose and dance the night away.
22:00

End of day 1

Perspectives I

Short and fast-paced presentations followed by a Q&A session, moderated by Anna Berza. Vladimir R. Gil Ramón: Transcending cultural population traps: Decision-making and (in)mobility in the face of El Niño...
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Break

Snack, tea and coffee break.

Perspectives II

Short and fast-paced presentations followed by a Q&A session, moderated by Anna Berza. Petra Rupe & Andrej Galjar: Ethnography of Privileged Isolation: Families Relocating from Zagreb to Crni Lug Anders...
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Lunch

Local restaurants

Workshops

All workshops happen at either the Supetar Primary School: Porat 25, 21400, Supetar or outdoors around Supetar. WS1: Pick them all! Olive oil making and tasting (outdoors) WS2: Squeeze the...
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Dinner

Attendees are encouraged to seek out local delicacies before the night-time events.

Panel Discussion: Human vs. AI

A panel discussion on the topic of artificial intelligence with Heli Rantavuo and Anders Kristian Munk, moderated by Dan Podjed.
Heli Rantavuo
Heli Rantavuo
Anders Kristian Munk
Anders Kristian Munk

Closing Address

A closing address by Lana Peternel, Convenor of EASA Applied Anthropology Network.
Lana Peternel
Lana Peternel

Concert

Concert of Darko Rundek – Croatian rock singer, songwriter, poet, and actor.

EASA AAN Annual Meeting

An open talk with and about the EASA Applied Anthropology Network meeting and farewell to WWNA 2023.

Do I have to be vaccinated to attend the event?
No, COVID related restrictions have been lifted across Croatia.

Previous WWNAs have been hybrid, will I be able to attend this year online?
No, in keeping with this year’s theme, this year’s conference will only be available on-site on Brač. 

Do I need a travel insurance?
We do not require it but very strongly recommend it.

I have accessibility concerns, who should I talk to?
We will be working to make the conference as accessible and friendly as possible. We are hosting WWNA 2023 across two largely accessible venues: Supetar Cinema: Porat 27, 21400, Supetar and Supetar Primary School: Porat 25, 21400, Supetar. Please contact our Accessibility coordinator Allura Warden by emailing wwna@applied-anthropology.com and write “Accessibility” in the subject line. 

Can I bring my child?
Yes. We are child friendly, and it is an intergenerational conference after all. But please give us a heads up because depending on how old the child is, we may have to count it as an adult in terms of physical occupancy. Be advised: if you bring your child, we will attempt to make sure it becomes an anthropologist later in life. It’s the best future for anyone. 

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