As the oldest and one of the largest oikos initiatives the oikos Conference takes place each autumn at the campus of the University of St. Gallen since 1989. A mix of keynote speeches, workshops and panel discussions offers a platform for students to initiate a dialogue with representatives from academia and economy regarding sustainable ideas and trends in the global and regional economy. The goal of the conference is to raise awareness for the need and potential of sustainable business in the present and future economic environment.​