Conferences on womens studies

Upcoming womens studies Conferences on 2025

Conference Date	Conference Name	Conference Venue
4th July	9th International Academic Conference on Management and Economics Save	Zurich, Switzerland
JUL 4 9th International Academic Conference on Management and Economics Zurich, Switzerland Save View More
4th July	9th International Academic Conference on Research in Social Sciences Save	Zurich, Swaziland
JUL 4 9th International Academic Conference on Research in Social Sciences Zurich, Swaziland Save View More
6th July	SSHRA 2025 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference Save	Singapore, Singapore
JUL 6 SSHRA 2025 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference Singapore, Singapore Save View More
8th July	Bangkok – International Conference on Social Science & Humanities Save	Bangkok, Thailand
JUL 8 Bangkok – International Conference on Social Science & Humanities Bangkok, Thailand Save View More
10th July	6th World Conference on Management and Economics Save	Helsinki, Finland
JUL 10 6th World Conference on Management and Economics Helsinki, Finland Save View More
14th July	Intensive Online Course on Islamic Feminism Save	Online, Other
JUL 14 Intensive Online Course on Islamic Feminism Online, Other Save View More
21st July	HuSoc Bali - Humanities and Social Sciences International Conference Save	Bali, Indonesia
JUL 21 HuSoc Bali - Humanities and Social Sciences International Conference Bali, Indonesia Save View More
24th July	12th International Conference on Gender and Women's Studies 2025 Save	Bangkok, Thailand
JUL 24 12th International Conference on Gender and Women's Studies 2025 Bangkok, Thailand Save View More
25th July	7th Global Conference on Women's Studies Save	Copenhagen, Denmark
JUL 25 7th Global Conference on Women's Studies Copenhagen, Denmark Save View More
25th July	4th International Conference on LGBT studies Save	Dublin, Ireland
JUL 25 4th International Conference on LGBT studies Dublin, Ireland Save View More
1st August	3rd Global Conference on Gender Studies Save	Stockholm, Sweden
AUG 1 3rd Global Conference on Gender Studies Stockholm, Sweden Save View More
8th August	6th International Conference on Gender Studies and Sexuality Save	Berlin, Germany
AUG 8 6th International Conference on Gender Studies and Sexuality Berlin, Germany Save View More
8th August	4th International Conference on Women Save	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
AUG 8 4th International Conference on Women Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Save View More
6th September	International Conference on Gender Studies: Que(e)rying Gender Save	London, United Kingdom
SEP 6 International Conference on Gender Studies: Que(e)rying Gender London, United Kingdom Save View More
8th September	Rome – International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 08-09 September 2025 Save	Rome, Italy
SEP 8 Rome – International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 08-09 September 2025 Rome, Italy Save View More
9th September	SSHRA 2025 - Social Science and Humanities Research Association International Conference, 09-10 September, London Save	London, United Kingdom
SEP 9 SSHRA 2025 - Social Science and Humanities Research Association International Conference, 09-10 September, London London, United Kingdom Save View More
22nd September	Budapest - International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 22-23 September 2025 Save	Budapest, Hungary
SEP 22 Budapest - International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 22-23 September 2025 Budapest, Hungary Save View More
26th September	3rd World Conference on Gender and Women's Studies Save	London, United Kingdom
SEP 26 3rd World Conference on Gender and Women's Studies London, United Kingdom Save View More
2nd October	More Pride, Less Prejudice: Jane Austen at 250 Save	Porto, Portugal
OCT 2 More Pride, Less Prejudice: Jane Austen at 250 Porto, Portugal Save View More
6th October	HuSoc Istanbul - Humanities and Social Sciences International Conference, 06-07 October 2025 Save	Istanbul, Turkey
OCT 6 HuSoc Istanbul - Humanities and Social Sciences International Conference, 06-07 October 2025 Istanbul, Turkey Save View More
21st October	The 8th International Conference on Gender and Sexuality 2025 Save	Bangkok, Thailand
OCT 21 The 8th International Conference on Gender and Sexuality 2025 Bangkok, Thailand Save View More
23rd October	I Cine Bárbaras – Conferência Internacional de Cinema e Audiovisual Save	Porto, Portugal
OCT 23 I Cine Bárbaras – Conferência Internacional de Cinema e Audiovisual Porto, Portugal Save View More
7th November	10th International Conference on Research in Social Sciences Save	Bangkok, Thailand
NOV 7 10th International Conference on Research in Social Sciences Bangkok, Thailand Save View More
18th November	London - International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 18-19 November 2025 Save	London, United Kingdom
NOV 18 London - International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 18-19 November 2025 London, United Kingdom Save View More

Womens Studies Conferences - FAQs

Here’s a comprehensive Women’s and Gender Studies Conferences FAQ and Resource Guide for scholars, activists, and professionals:

Flagship Events:

National Women's Studies Association (NWSA) Annual Conference
International Feminist Journal of Politics Conference
Gender Summit (Global Series) (Various dates/locations worldwide)

Specialty Conferences:

Women in the World Summit
Global Fund for Women Conference
Feminist Theory Workshop

Submission Guidelines:

Check deadlines ( 4-9 months in advance )
Prepare:

Abstract (250-500 words; intersectional framework preferred)
Creative submissions accepted at many conferences (art, poetry, film)

Presentation formats:

Traditional academic papers
Roundtable discussions
Storytelling sessions
Digital poster presentations

Pro Tip: NWSA offers "Community Activist" registration rates for non-academics.

Registration Fees:

Conference	Regular	Student/Activist	Virtual
NWSA	$350	$150	$120
Gender Summit	$500	$250	$200
Virtual-Only Events	Typically 50− 50− 150

Funding Sources:

NWSA Travel Grants (for BIPOC/queer/disabled scholars)
University diversity funds
AAUW Community Action Grants
Conference work-exchange programs (volunteer for registration discounts)

Virtual Benefits:
✓ Greater accessibility
✓ Lower carbon footprint
✓ Global participation

In-Person Value:
✓ Powerful communal spaces
✓ Interactive workshops (e.g., self-defense demos)
✓ Zine fairs and feminist bookstores pop-ups

Hybrid Note: Most conferences now offer live-streamed keynotes .

Essentials Checklist:

Copies of your work to share
Business cards with pronouns
Reusable water bottle + menstrual products to share
Comfortable clothing (many venues are "heels-optional")
Notebook for collective brainstorming sessions

Pro Strategies:

Attend caucus meetings (Disability Justice Caucus, Queer Caucus etc.)
Participate in "speed mentoring" sessions
Visit the feminist presses exhibit hall
Use #FeministConference hashtags for live-tweeting

Most Inclusive Events:

Women in the World Summit (60% activists, 40% academics)
Feminist Camp (skill-building for organizers)
Gender Justice Conference (community-based)

Critical Discussion Areas:

Transnational reproductive justice
Feminist climate activism
Digital gender-based violence
Care economy research
Decolonizing gender frameworks

Selection Guide:

Focus Area	Best Conference Matches
Academic Research	NWSA, IFJP
Grassroots Activism	Women in the World, GFW
Policy Work	Gender Summit, UN Women
Creative Arts	Feminist Art Conference

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Conferences on womens studies

Upcoming womens studies Conferences on 2025

Womens Studies Conferences - FAQs

1. What are the top women's and gender studies conferences

2. How can I present my feminist research or activism work

3. What’s the typical attendance cost

4. How to secure funding to attend

5. Virtual vs In-Person Attendance

6. What should I bring to a feminist conference

7. How to network effectively

8. Which conferences welcome non-academics

9. What are 2025-2026 trending topics

10. How to choose the right conference