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Abstract FCE theory was developed within neo-institutional theory, the aim of which is to understand how institutions and organisations function and change. In this paper, we match this theory with another theoretical tradition: that of action research. We use this theoretical framework to analyse and reflect upon the SpARTathlo event in the Greek town of Sparta. We demonstrate how the framework enables both a more multifaceted and more comprehensive understanding of the event, and how this has practical implications for the improvement of such events. Keywords: field-configuring events, action research, innovation, regional development. ----- Usando el pasado democratico para acabar con el neoliberalismo en las universidades: Investigacion-Accion, Diseno de Sistemas Socio-tecnicos y el Futuro Global Resumen La teoria de eventos de configuracion de campo (FCE, por sus siglas en ingles) fue desarrollada dentro de la teoria neo-institucional, cuyo objetivo es comprender como funcionan y cambian las instituciones y las organizaciones. En este articulo, comparamos esta teoria con otra tradicion teorica: la de la investigacion-accion. Utilizamos este marco teorico para analizar y reflexionar sobre el evento SpARTathlo en la ciudad griega de Esparta. Demostramos como el marco permite una comprension mas multifacetica y mas amplia del evento, y como esto tiene implicaciones practicas para la mejora de tales eventos. Palabras clave: Eventos de configuracion de campo, investigacion-accion, innovacion, desarrollo regional. ----- Bibliography: Svare, Helge/Vathakou, Eugenia: Field-configuring events and action research: A case study from Sparta, IJAR, 3-2017, pp. 240-260. https://doi.org/10.3224/ijar.v13i3.04