An SSADNetwork International Online Conference – 15/09/2026
Contemporary societies continue to face complex social, political, technological, economic, cultural, and environmental changes. These developments create significant challenges and opportunities for individuals, organisations, institutions, and communities across the world.
This conference explores how social sciences can contribute to understanding and responding to these transformations through interdisciplinary dialogue, research, innovation, critical reflection, and professional practice.
The conference particularly welcomes contributions that connect research with real-world practice and encourage meaningful international and interdisciplinary discussion.
Conference Topics
The conference welcomes contributions from a broad range of disciplines and interdisciplinary areas connected to social sciences, including:
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Education
- Social Work and Social Care
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Political Science and International Relations
- Anthropology Public
- Health and Wellbeing
- Human Geography
- Law and Society
- Media and Communication
- Community Development
- Environmental Social Sciences
- Leadership and Organisational Studies
- Youth Studies
- Migration Studies
- Disability Studies
- Gender and Sexuality Studies
- Artificial Intelligence and Digital Society
- Interdisciplinary Research and Practice
We welcome proposals from academics, researchers, professionals, practitioners, postgraduate students, and interdisciplinary contributors interested in presenting research, professional experiences, innovation projects, theoretical discussions, or practice-based initiatives.
Abstract Submission Deadline – 31st July 2026
Publication Opportunities
All accepted abstracts will be included in the official Conference Abstracts Book, which will be shared digitally with all registered participants at the beginning of the conference. The abstracts publication aims to support research dissemination, interdisciplinary dialogue, networking, and accessibility of ideas and emerging discussions across social sciences. In addition, presenters who wish to further develop their conference contribution will have the opportunity to submit a full article for consideration in our:
Full articles may be submitted up to one month after the conference date and should follow the journal’s submission guidelines and editorial requirements. Submitted articles will undergo the journal’s standard editorial and peer-review process prior to any publication decision. This publication pathway aims to encourage continued international dialogue, research dissemination, reflective discussion, and meaningful engagement between research and professional practice across social sciences.
Registration
| Registration Type | Early Bird (deadline: 14th August 2026) | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Student Presenter (Per Paper) | €35 | €50 |
| Standard Presenter (Per Paper) | €50 | €70 |
| Non-Presenting Participant | €20 | €30 |
Presenters should complete conference registration using the same email address used for the abstract submission process to ensure accurate identification and confirmation of presentations. Members of SSADNetwork who wish to access the membership discount should contact the conference team before completing registration in order to receive the discount instructions and access details.
The detailed programme for Research, Practice & Innovation in Social Sciences 2026 is currently under development. The conference programme will include a combination of:
- keynote presentations
- oral research presentations
- interdisciplinary discussions
- thematic parallel sessions
- networking opportunities
A provisional programme and timetable will be published following the abstract submission deadline. further updates regarding keynote speakers, session themes, and presentation schedules will be announced soon.
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