In alignment with the main theme of the CERC 2026 Seoul Conference, the Organizing Committee has created three Special Panels. These panels bring together leading scholars to explore the expanding horizons of care ethics in cultural, political, and ecological contexts.

Special Panel I: Cultural Perspectives

This panel explores diverse ethical landscapes of care, featuring discussions on Islamic, Indian, and Confucian perspectives.

Speakers: Sarah Munawar (Columbia College, Canada), Priya Sharma (T. A. Pai Management Institute, India), Ning Zhao (Shanghai University, China)

Special Panel II: Political Perspectives

This panel focuses on the theoretical and practical dimensions of caring democracy.

Speakers: Yayo Okano (Doshisha University, Japan), Hee-Kang Kim (Korea University, South Korea), Tito Ambyo (Journalist, Indonesia & Australia)
Commentator: Joan Tronto (University of Minnesota, USA)

Special Panel III: Ecological Perspectives

Roundtable Discussion

This roundtable discusses the intersection of care ethics and ecological issues.

Main Speaker: Tula Brannelly (Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand)
Discussants: Jaeim Park (Queen's University, UK), TBA