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Upcoming sociology Conferences on 2025

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
27th November Lisbon, Portugal
28th November Bangkok, Thailand
29th November London, United Kingdom
1st December Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
4th December Online
4th December Gdansk, Poland
5th December Dublin, Ireland
5th December Paris, France
6th December London, United Kingdom
10th December Lisbon, Portugal
12th December Istanbul, Turkey
12th December Dubai, United Arab Emirates
12th December Istanbul, Turkey
12th December Cambridge, United Kingdom
15th December Bali, Indonesia
15th December Bangkok, Thailand
19th December Berlin, Germany
5th January Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
7th January Khon Kaen, Thailand
18th January Online, Other
20th January Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
23rd January Sapporo, Japan
3rd February Singapore, Singapore
7th February London, United Kingdom
9th February Alta, Norway
14th February London, United Kingdom
16th February Dubai, United Arab Emirates
19th February Amsterdam, Netherlands
20th February Barcelona, Spain
20th February London, United Kingdom
20th February Raipur, India
25th February Bangalore, India
26th February Rotterdam, Netherlands
26th February Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1st March Bangkok, Thailand
3rd March Singapore, Singapore
6th March Vienna, Austria
7th March London, United Kingdom
7th March Gwalior, India
12th March Berlin, Germany
14th March London, United Kingdom
19th March Melbourne, Australia
20th March Lisbon, Portugal
20th March Sydney, Australia
20th March Craiova, Romania
21st March London, United Kingdom
22nd March Tokyo, Japan
22nd March Tokyo, Japan
26th March Bangkok, Thailand
26th March Prague, Czech Republic

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