Conferences on womens studies

Upcoming womens studies Conferences on 2026

Conference Date	Conference Name	Conference Venue
5th August	SSHRA 2026 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 05-06 August, Kuala Lumpur Save	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
AUG 5 SSHRA 2026 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 05-06 August, Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Save View More
5th August	SSHRA 2026 � Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 05-06 August, Kuala Lumpur Save	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
AUG 5 SSHRA 2026 � Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 05-06 August, Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Save View More
6th August	5th International Conference on Women and Gender Studies Save	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
AUG 6 5th International Conference on Women and Gender Studies Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Save View More
12th August	International Seminar on Post-Independence India: Multidimensional Readings of Society, Literature and Culture Save	Silchar, India
AUG 12 International Seminar on Post-Independence India: Multidimensional Readings of Society, Literature and Culture Silchar, India Save View More
6th September	SSHRA 2026 � Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 06-07 September, London Save	London, United Kingdom
SEP 6 SSHRA 2026 � Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 06-07 September, London London, United Kingdom Save View More
13th September	Rome – International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 13-14 September 2026 Save	Rome, Italy
SEP 13 Rome – International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 13-14 September 2026 Rome, Italy Save View More
13th September	Rome � International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 13-14 September 2026 Save	Rome, Italy
SEP 13 Rome � International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 13-14 September 2026 Rome, Italy Save View More
14th September	13th International Conference on Gender and Women's Studies 2026 Save	Melbourne, Australia
SEP 14 13th International Conference on Gender and Women's Studies 2026 Melbourne, Australia Save View More
24th September	International Symposium on the Empowerment of Women and Families Save	Famagusta, Cyprus
SEP 24 International Symposium on the Empowerment of Women and Families Famagusta, Cyprus Save View More
4th October	HuSoc Istanbul � Humanities & Social Sciences International Conference, 04-05 October 2026 Save	Istanbul, Turkey
OCT 4 HuSoc Istanbul � Humanities & Social Sciences International Conference, 04-05 October 2026 Istanbul, Turkey Save View More
22nd October	The 9th International Conference on Gender and Sexuality 2026 (Gender 2026) Save	Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
OCT 22 The 9th International Conference on Gender and Sexuality 2026 (Gender 2026) Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Save View More
30th October	International Conference on Library and Information Science Save	Toronto, Canada
OCT 30 International Conference on Library and Information Science Toronto, Canada Save View More
15th November	2026 SoRes Dubai - International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences, 15-16 November Save	Dubai, United Arab Emirates
NOV 15 2026 SoRes Dubai - International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences, 15-16 November Dubai, United Arab Emirates Save View More
22nd November	London � International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 22-23 November 2026 Save	London, United Kingdom
NOV 22 London � International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 22-23 November 2026 London, United Kingdom Save View More
26th November	HuSoc Singapore � Humanities & Social Sciences International Conference, 26-27 November 2026 Save	Singapore, Singapore
NOV 26 HuSoc Singapore � Humanities & Social Sciences International Conference, 26-27 November 2026 Singapore, Singapore Save View More
13th December	International Conference on Social Science and Humanities Save	Colombo, Sri Lanka
DEC 13 International Conference on Social Science and Humanities Colombo, Sri Lanka Save View More
16th December	Bali � International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 16-17 December 2026 Save	Bali, Indonesia
DEC 16 Bali � International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 16-17 December 2026 Bali, Indonesia Save View More
16th February	2027 SoRes Dubai � International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences, 16-17 February Save	Dubai, United Arab Emirates
FEB 16 2027 SoRes Dubai � International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences, 16-17 February Dubai, United Arab Emirates Save View More
22nd February	The 10th International Conference on the Future of Women 2027 Save	Bangkok, Thailand
FEB 22 The 10th International Conference on the Future of Women 2027 Bangkok, Thailand Save View More
24th March	2027 SoRes Melbourne � International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences, 24-25 March Save	Melbourne, Australia
MAR 24 2027 SoRes Melbourne � International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences, 24-25 March Melbourne, Australia Save View More
13th April	SSHRA 2027 � Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 13-14 April, Tokyo Save	Tokyo, Japan
APR 13 SSHRA 2027 � Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 13-14 April, Tokyo Tokyo, Japan Save View More
15th April	10th International Conference on Gender Research Save	Paris, France
APR 15 10th International Conference on Gender Research Paris, France Save View More
10th June	2027 Summer Global Women's Conference Save	Los Angeles, United States
JUN 10 2027 Summer Global Women's Conference Los Angeles, United States Save View More
4th November	Fukuoka International Conference on Social Science and Sustainable Development, 04-06 November 2027, Fukuoka Japan Save	Fukuoka, Japan
NOV 4 Fukuoka International Conference on Social Science and Sustainable Development, 04-06 November 2027, Fukuoka Japan Fukuoka, Japan 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 2026

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