Conferences on womens studies

Upcoming womens studies Conferences on 2025

Conference Date	Conference Name	Conference Venue
1st December	SSHRA 2025 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 01-02 December, Kuala Lumpur Save	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
DEC 1 SSHRA 2025 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 01-02 December, Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Save View More
5th December	4th International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities in the 21st Century Save	Paris, France
DEC 5 4th International Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities in the 21st Century Paris, France Save View More
12th December	6th World Conference on Media and Communication Save	Cambridge, United Kingdom
DEC 12 6th World Conference on Media and Communication Cambridge, United Kingdom Save View More
15th December	Bali - International Conference on Social Science and Humanities, 15-16 December 2025 Save	Bali, Indonesia
DEC 15 Bali - International Conference on Social Science and Humanities, 15-16 December 2025 Bali, Indonesia Save View More
19th December	9th World Conference on Social Sciences Save	Berlin, Germany
DEC 19 9th World Conference on Social Sciences Berlin, Germany Save View More
20th January	SSHRA 2026 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 20-21 January, Ho Chi Minh Save	Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
JAN 20 SSHRA 2026 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 20-21 January, Ho Chi Minh Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Save View More
9th February	The 9th International Conference on Future of Women 2026 (FOW 2026) Save	Bali, Indonesia
FEB 9 The 9th International Conference on Future of Women 2026 (FOW 2026) Bali, Indonesia Save View More
16th February	Dubai - International Conference on Social Science and Humanities, 16-17 February 2026 Save	Dubai, United Arab Emirates
FEB 16 Dubai - International Conference on Social Science and Humanities, 16-17 February 2026 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Save View More
19th February	HuSoc Amsterdam – Humanities and Social Sciences International Conference, 19-20 February 2026 Save	Amsterdam, Netherlands
FEB 19 HuSoc Amsterdam – Humanities and Social Sciences International Conference, 19-20 February 2026 Amsterdam, Netherlands Save View More
26th February	4th World Conference on Gender Equality Save	Rotterdam, Netherlands
FEB 26 4th World Conference on Gender Equality Rotterdam, Netherlands Save View More
3rd March	2026 SoRes Singapore – International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences, 03-04 March Save	Singapore, Singapore
MAR 3 2026 SoRes Singapore – International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences, 03-04 March Singapore, Singapore Save View More
19th March	2026 SoRes Melbourne – International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences, 19-20 March Save	Melbourne, Australia
MAR 19 2026 SoRes Melbourne – International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences, 19-20 March Melbourne, Australia Save View More
19th March	2026 Spring Global Management Conference Save	Los Angeles, United States
MAR 19 2026 Spring Global Management Conference Los Angeles, United States Save View More
20th March	4th Global Conference on Gender Studies Save	Sydney, Australia
MAR 20 4th Global Conference on Gender Studies Sydney, Australia Save View More
27th March	8th Global Conference on Women's Studies Save	Oxford, United Kingdom
MAR 27 8th Global Conference on Women's Studies Oxford, United Kingdom Save View More
27th March	3rd International Academic Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities Save	Singapore, Singapore
MAR 27 3rd International Academic Conference on Social Sciences and Humanities Singapore, Singapore Save View More
13th April	SSHRA 2026 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 13-14 April, Tokyo Save	Tokyo, Japan
APR 13 SSHRA 2026 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 13-14 April, Tokyo Tokyo, Japan Save View More
22nd April	SSHRA 2026 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 22-23 April, London Save	London, United Kingdom
APR 22 SSHRA 2026 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 22-23 April, London London, United Kingdom Save View More
24th April	5th International Conference on LGBT studies Save	Madrid, Spain
APR 24 5th International Conference on LGBT studies Madrid, Spain Save View More
5th May	Kuala Lumpur - International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 05-06 May 2026 Save	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
MAY 5 Kuala Lumpur - International Conference on Social Science & Humanities, 05-06 May 2026 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Save View More
14th May	2026 Spring Global Education Conference Save	Los Angeles, United States
MAY 14 2026 Spring Global Education Conference Los Angeles, United States Save View More
17th May	2026 SoRes Beijing – International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences, 17-18 May Save	Beijing, China
MAY 17 2026 SoRes Beijing – International Conference on Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences, 17-18 May Beijing, China Save View More
28th May	The 12th World Conference on Women’s Studies 2026 (WCWS 2026) Save	Chiang Mai, Thailand
MAY 28 The 12th World Conference on Women’s Studies 2026 (WCWS 2026) Chiang Mai, Thailand Save View More
11th June	2026 Global Women's Leadership Conference Save	Los Angeles, United States
JUN 11 2026 Global Women's Leadership Conference Los Angeles, United States Save View More
19th June	7th International Conference on Gender Studies and Sexuality Save	Amsterdam, Netherlands
JUN 19 7th International Conference on Gender Studies and Sexuality Amsterdam, Netherlands Save View More
5th July	SSHRA 2026 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 05-06 July, Singapore Save	Singapore, Singapore
JUL 5 SSHRA 2026 – Social Science & Humanities Research Association International Conference, 05-06 July, Singapore Singapore, Singapore 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

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