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Conferences on sociology

Upcoming sociology Conferences on 2025

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
5th September Bangkok, Thailand
6th September London, United Kingdom
8th September Rome, Italy
9th September London, United Kingdom
13th September London, United Kingdom
18th September Online, Other
19th September Prague, Czech Republic
22nd September Budapest, Hungary
25th September Online, Other
25th September Philadelphia, United States
27th September London, United Kingdom
2nd October Houston, United States
3rd October Milan, Italy
6th October Istanbul, Turkey
7th October Montreal, Canada
8th October Al Dhait South, United Arab Emirates
9th October Rome, Italy
18th October London, United Kingdom
20th October Online, Other
22nd October Norrköping, Sweden
22nd October Norrköping, Sweden
23rd October Montreal, Canada
24th October Jeju Island, South Korea
24th October Oxford, United Kingdom
24th October Oxford, United Kingdom
25th October London, United Kingdom
27th October Tehran, Iran
1st November Bangkok, Thailand
3rd November Dubai, United Arab Emirates
7th November Bangkok, Thailand
18th November Singapore, Singapore
18th November London, United Kingdom
21st November Copenhagen, Denmark
21st November Online, Other
22nd November Mumbai, India
23rd November Tokyo, Japan
27th November Lisbon, Portugal
28th November Bangkok, Thailand
29th November London, United Kingdom
1st December Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
4th December Gdansk, Poland
6th December London, United Kingdom
10th December Lisbon, Portugal
12th December Istanbul, Turkey
15th December Bali, Indonesia
15th December Bangkok, Thailand
5th January Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
20th January Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
23rd January Sapporo, Japan
3rd February Singapore, Singapore

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