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Conferences on sociology

Upcoming sociology Conferences on 2025

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
23rd June Istanbul, Turkey
23rd June Rome, Italy
24th June Cambridge, United Kingdom
25th June London, United Kingdom
27th June Amsterdam, Netherlands
28th June London, United Kingdom
2nd July Melbourne, Australia
2nd July Málaga, Spain
2nd July Melbourne, Australia
2nd July Málaga, Spain
2nd July Melbourne, Australia
3rd July Online, Other
4th July Nanjing, China
4th July Zurich, Swaziland
5th July London, United Kingdom
6th July Singapore, Singapore
8th July Bangkok, Thailand
9th July Lisbon, Portugal
10th July Helsinki, Finland
12th July London, United Kingdom
15th July Bali, Indonesia
18th July Budapest, Hungary
18th July chongqing, china
19th July Hat Yai, Thailand
19th July London, United Kingdom
21st July Bali, Indonesia
22nd July Chiang Mai, Thailand
22nd July Boston, United States
24th July Istanbul, Turkey
24th July Point Clear, United States
25th July Toronto, Canada
25th July Dublin, Ireland
25th July Copenhagen, Denmark
26th July London, United Kingdom
28th July Online, Other
4th August Barcelona, Spain
8th August Berlin, Germany
9th August London, United Kingdom
11th August Barcelona, Spain
14th August Paris, France
20th August Burgas, Bulgaria
21st August Honolulu, United States
22nd August Valletta, Malta
22nd August Oxford, United Kingdom
26th August Penang, Malaysia
28th August Istanbul, Turkey
1st September Bangkok, Thailand
5th September Bangkok, Thailand
6th September London, United Kingdom
8th September Rome, Italy

Sociology Conferences - FAQs

Here’s a comprehensive Sociology Conferences FAQ and Resource Guide for academics, graduate students, and researchers:

Flagship Events:

  • American Sociological Association (ASA) Annual Meeting
  • British Sociological Association (BSA) Annual Conference
  • European Sociological Association (ESA) Conference

Specialty Conferences:

  • International Sociological Association (ISA) World Congress
  • Social Science History Association (SSHA) Conference
  • Pacific Sociological Association (PSA) Annual Meeting

Submission Process:

  1. Check deadlines ( 6-12 months in advance )
  2. Prepare:
  • Abstract (250-300 words)
  • Extended abstract (500-1,000 words for some conferences)
  • Full paper (for peer-reviewed sessions)
  1. Presentation formats:
  • Paper presentations (15-20 minutes)
  • Poster sessions
  • Author-meets-critics sessions

Pro Tip: Many conferences offer student paper awards with cash prizes.

Registration Fees:

Conference

Regular

Student

Virtual

ASA

$350

$150

$120

ESA

€300

€150

€100

BSA

£250

£120

£80

Funding Sources:

  • ASA Minority Fellowship Program
  • University department travel funds
  • National Science Foundation (NSF) grants
  • Conference volunteer programs (fee waivers for session chairs)

Virtual Benefits:
✓ Lower cost
✓ Accessibility for international scholars
✓ Flexible scheduling

In-Person Advantages:
✓ Networking opportunities
✓ More engaging discussions
✓ Access to book exhibits and publishers

Hybrid Option available at most major conferences.

Essentials Checklist:

  • Printed copies of your paper (for discussants)
  • Business cards with QR codes to your work
  • Laptop/tablet for notes
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Reusable water bottle

Pro Strategies:

  1. Attend section meetings (e.g., ASA's Political Sociology section)
  2. Participate in graduate student workshops
  3. Use conference apps (ASA uses Attendee Interactive)
  4. Follow conference hashtags (#ASA2024 #ESA2025)

Best for Early-Career Sociologists:

  • ASA Student Forum
  • ESA PhD Workshop
  • BSA Early Career Forum

2025-2026 Hot Research Areas:

  • Algorithmic bias and society
  • Climate justice movements
  • Pandemic social consequences
  • Digital ethnography
  • Intersectional inequalities

Selection Guide:

Research Focus

Recommended Conferences

Theory

ASA, ESA, ISA

Methods

SSHA, RC33 (ISA Methodology)

Applied

Society for the Study of Social Problems

Regional

PSA, Midwest Sociological Society