This conference inaugurates stsing e.V., an association (“Verein”) doing Science and Technology Studies (STS) in and through Germany, established in 2020. STS is an interdisciplinary field of research and activity interested in how science and technology are practically done and socially embedded. The association is informed by international discussions and brings together networks of senior and early career researchers. stsing e.V. currently has over 100 members from a broad range of disciplines in German-speaking countries, universities and research institutions, with working groups engaged in inter- and transdisciplinary collaboration. Find more information on the stsing e.V. website:

Organizing Committee

Sandra Buchmüller, Michaela Büsse, Kristiane Fehrs, Julia Gatermann, Moritz Ingwersen, Anja H. Lind, Johanna Mehl, Judith Miggelbrink, Michelle Pfeifer, Susann Wagenknecht

TU Dresden Chairs

Chair of Micro-Sociology and Techno-Social Interaction, Chair of North American Literature and Future Studies, Chair of Human Geography, Chair of Digital Cultures, Chair of Thermodynamics

Concept and Conference Details

The umbrella theme "Leakage" brings together questions on environmental porosities and permeable infrastructures with regard to data, human-machine interaction, environmental engineering and sensing, health care, and energy systems. The conference language is English. Please consult the event program here for more details.