Earlier this month, ECOnGOOD participated as a global partner at the Next Economies Summit 2025, held in Istanbul and jointly organised by the Prosumer Economy Society and Kadir Has University’s Center for Energy and Sustainable Development (CESD). The three-day event gathered over 400 participants, 80+ panelists, 52 global partners, and 10 sponsors from across the world, creating an inspiring and diverse space to explore how economies can be reshaped to serve people, planet, and the common good.
ECOnGOOD’s Contribution
ECOnGOOD contributed to two central discussions:
– Post-Growth-Inspired Businesses for the Next Economies
Moderated by Jędrzej Nadolny (International Degrowth Network), with panelists Oscar Boatfield (Wildish & Wildish Club), Isinsu Erdemir (MUMO), and Sophie Gripenberg (ECOnGOOD International). The session explored how enterprises rooted in post-growth principles can avoid “new economics washing,” face systemic barriers, and serve as pioneers of fair, sustainable, and resilient business models.
– Movements and Systems
Moderated by Anna Chrysopoulou (Wellbeing Economy Alliance), with contributions from Donnie Maclurcan (Post Growth Institute), Rob Shorter (Doughnut Economics Action Lab, online), and Sophie Gripenberg (ECOnGOOD International). The discussion highlighted how social movements can connect across borders, strengthen one another, and amplify systemic transformation.
Keynote Speakers and Global Partners
The summit also featured keynote contributions from internationally recognised voices, including:
• Amitabh Behar, Executive Director, Oxfam International
• Ashish Kothari, Vikalp Sangam and Global Tapestry of Alternatives
• Katherine Trebeck, Co-Founder of the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll) and Member of the Club of Rome
• Mads Christensen, Executive Director, Greenpeace International
• Rowan Conway, Deputy Director, Just Transition Finance Lab and Visiting Professor of Practice, UCL
Among the 52 global partners were organisations such as the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll), the Post Growth Institute, the Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL), Oxfam International, and Greenpeace International and others, reflecting the breadth of collaboration across movements, academia, NGOs, and business.
Outcomes and Reflections
The Next Economies Summit distinguished itself by focusing on systemic solutions, collaboration across movements, and safe spaces for experimentation and dialogue. What stood out most was not only the content but the spirit of the gathering: openness, kindness, curiosity towards diversity, and a commitment to practical pathways for change. For ECOnGOOD, the summit was an opportunity to emphasise the role of SMEs, which represent 99% of businesses in the EU, and how these companies can be empowered to truly serve the common good. The businesses of the future already exist; they require visibility, support, and recognition to thrive.
Looking Ahead
We extend our sincere thanks to the organisers, volunteers, global partners, and participants who made the summit in Istanbul such an inspiring and transformative event. ECOnGOOD looks forward to continuing this journey of collaboration and system change — and to being part of the next Next Economies Summit in 2027, in Egypt.
