Conferences
Upcoming Journal Conferences (1)
Online
We cordially invite you to register and attend the 1st International Online Conference on Social Sciences (IOCSS 2026), organized by MDPI’s Social Sciences (ISSN: 2076-0760; Impact Factor: 1.7). The conference will be held virtually on 28–29 May 2026 (CEST), bringing together researchers and scholars from around the world to share insights and foster collaboration in the field of social sciences.
Conference Chairs
Prof. Daniel McCarthy, Department of Sociology, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK.
Dr. Lawrence Ho, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei City, Taiwan.
The Topics of Interest
S1. Crime, Policing and Justice.
S2. Aging, Childhood, and Youth Studies.
S3. Gender Studies.
S4. Family Studies.
S5. Society and Technology.
Important Dates
Registration Deadline: 25 May 2026.
Guide for Authors
To register for the event, please click on the following link:
https://sciforum.net/event/IOCSS2026?section=#registration.
For further details regarding Abstract Submission, Poster and Slide Submission, and Publication Opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCSS2026?section=#instructions.
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iocss2026@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 1st International Online Conference on Social Sciences.
Upcoming MDPI Conferences (3)
Online
We cordially invite you to attend the 2nd International Online Conference on Societies, organized by MDPI’s Societies (ISSN: 2075-4698; IF 1.6). It will take place virtually from 20 to 22 January 2027.
Conference Chairs:
- Prof. Dr. Gregor Wolbring, Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.
The topics of interest for this conference are as follows:
S1. The Social Nature of Health and Well-Being.
S2. Disabled People/People with Disabilities (Non-Medical Coverage).
S3. Equity/Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
S4. Science and Technology.
S5. Sport Studies.
Important dates:
Abstract submission deadline: 20 September 2026.
Abstract acceptance notification: 20 October 2026.
Registration deadline: 14 January 2027.
Guide for authors:
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1828.
To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCSO2027?section=#registration.
For details regarding abstract submission, poster and slide submission, and publication opportunities, you may refer to the “Instructions for Authors” section: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCSO2027?section=#instructions.
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact iocso@mdpi.com.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2nd International Online Conference on Societies.
Online
MDPI is pleased to announce a special webinar in celebration of International Day of Families on 15 May 2026. This event aims to raise awareness of the vital role families play in society and explore the social, economic, and demographic factors that influence family well-being across the world. It also seeks to highlight the importance of family-oriented policies in promoting equality, supporting child development, and fostering sustainable social progress.
Date: 15 May at 4:00 p.m. CEST | 10:00 p.m. CST Asia | 9:00 a.m. CDT
Webinar ID: 851 6580 3522
Register now for free.
Program
| Speaker | Presentation Title | Time in CEST | Time in CST (Asia) | Time in CDT |
| MDPI Introduction | 4:00–4:05 p.m. | 10:00–10:05 p.m. | 9:00–9:05 a.m. | |
| Dr. Pan Wang | Parental Matchmaking in China: Stratified Resources, Marriage Opportunities, and Child Well-being | 4:05–4:25 p.m. | 10:05–10:25 p.m. | 9:05–9:25 a.m. |
| Prof. Dr. John Bartkowski and Ms. Katherine Klee | Breastfeeding as a Collective Achievement: Families, Communities, and Lactation Outcomes in Early Childhood | 4:25–4:45 p.m. | 10:25–10:45 p.m. | 9:25–9:45 a.m. |
| Prof. Dr. Joseph G. Grzywacz | Beyond the “Sponge Concept”: Toward an Ontology of F-A-M-I-L-Y in Family Science | 4:45–5:05 p.m. | 10:45–11:05 p.m. | 9:45–10:05 a.m. |
| Dr. Sampson Blair | Changing Marriage and Fertility Aspirations: An Examination of Young Adults in the Philippines | 5:05–5:25 p.m. | 11:05–11:25 p.m. | 10:05–10:25 a.m. |
| Dr. Sviatlana Karpava | Navigating Displacement: Perceptions, Challenges, and Resilience of Transnational Ukrainian Refugee Families in Cyprus | 5:25–5:45 p.m. | 11:25–11:45 p.m. | 10:25–10:45 a.m. |
| Q&A | 5:45–6:00 p.m. | 11:45–12:00 p.m. | 10:45–11:00 a.m. | |
| Webinar Closing | 6:00–6:05 p.m. | 12:00–12:05 am | 11:00–11:05 a.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic and institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.
Webinar Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Pan Wang, Associate Professor, Chinese and Asian Studies, Deputy Education Convenor, HAL;
- Prof. Dr. John Bartkowski, Department of Sociology and Demography, University of Texas at San Antonio; San Antonio, Texas, United States;
- Ms. Katherine Klee, Lead Evaluator, Bartkowski & Associates Research Team; San Antonio, Texas, United States;
- Prof. Dr. Joseph G. Grzywacz, Associate Dean of Research, College of Health and Human Sciences, San Jose State University;
- Dr. Sampson Blair, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines;
- Dr. Sviatlana Karpava, Associate Professor, Chinese and Asian Studies, Deputy Education Convenor, HA Department of English Studies, University of Cyprus, Cyprus.
Online
Dear researchers,
It is a pleasure to invite you to the 1st International Online Conference on Education Sciences (IOCES 2026). The conference is organized by MDPI’s Education Sciences (ISSN: 2227-7102, impact factor: 2.6) and will take place virtually from 15 to 17 June 2026.
This event presents a unique opportunity for scholars in education sciences and related fields to critically engage with emerging and pressing topics, exchange diverse perspectives, and collaborate on innovative solutions. It is a chance to forge new connections, strengthen our global academic community, and advance the field together.
Topics of Interest
- Technology-Enhanced Education.
- Higher Education.
- Curriculum and Instruction.
- Special and Inclusive Education.
- STEM Education.
- Teacher Education.
Important Dates
Deadline for abstract submission: 16 March 2026.
Notification of acceptance: 6 April 2026.
Register for FREE before 10 June 2026.
Guide for Authors
To submit your abstract, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/user/submission/create/1473.
To register for the event, please click on the following link: https://sciforum.net/event/IOCES2026?section=#registration.
Note: We accept abstracts only for this conference. To publish a conference proceedings paper or submit a full manuscript to Education Sciences (ISSN: 2227-7102, impact factor: 2.6), please refer to the “Publication Opportunities” section.
Best Oral Presentation Award and Best Poster Award
There will be six winners selected for these awards. The winners will each receive a certificate and a full waiver for full papers published in Education Sciences.
For any enquiries regarding the event, please contact ioces2026@mdpi.com.
Kind regards,
Conference Chair
Prof. Dr. Daniel Muijs
School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work, Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, United Kingdom
Your IOCES 2026 Organizing Team
Upcoming Partner Conferences (1)
London, UK
Tickets are now on sale for The Sociological Review Foundation Public Lecture 2026 with Angela Saini.
Anatomy of a Myth: Why Human Classification Cannot Cure Health Disparities
The fatal consequences of sorting people by race and sex
Science journalist and author Angela Saini will deliver the Sociological Review Foundation Public Lecture 2026 on Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 6pm at the SOAS Gallery, London. She will discuss how gender, race and history continue to shape critical aspects of our lives, from medical diagnoses to government policies. The Public Lecture is the Foundation’s flagship fundraiser and will also feature its inaugural Public Sociology Awards.
We accept human classification as a part of life, ticking sex, gender, race and ethnicity boxes as automatically as we drink water. But have you stopped to consider the implications of this sorting? Human classification is rooted in oppression and discrimination. Who may yet use it to cause harm? Why do researchers increasingly rely on a practice that overlooks critical social factors, worsens health disparities and ultimately costs lives?
Saini is one of the leading voices on gender, science and medicine, and this event is a rare opportunity to hear her speak, reflect on your own research and ask questions ahead of the publication of her book Other. You will come away more willing to question how your own data is used, and perhaps more prepared to withhold it.
Public Sociology Awards
On the night, the Foundation’s inaugural Public Sociology Awards will be presented. These awards honour outstanding contributions to public sociology across a range of formats, sectors and career stages.
The Manchester University Press Prize for Outstanding Contribution to the Public Understanding of Sociology celebrates outstanding contributions to the public understanding of sociology on the basis of a published book or monograph.
The Sociological Review Foundation Award for Excellence in Sociological Podcasting celebrates outstanding sociological podcasting that brings critical, inclusive and publicly engaged sociology to wider audiences.
The Sociological Review Foundation Award for Inspiring Young People Through Public Sociology recognises an individual or group that has made an outstanding contribution to engaging young people—outside formal educational settings—with the relevance and value of sociological thinking.
The MDPI Sociological Review Foundation Public Sociology Initiative Award for Early Career Researchers recognises an outstanding public sociology initiative led by an individual or team of early career researchers (ECRs)—sponsored by MDPI open access journals.
About the speaker
Angela Saini is an assistant professor of science writing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the author of four books, including The Patriarchs, which was nominated for the Orwell Prize. Her fifth book, exploring the limits and perils of human classification, is due to be released in early 2027.
Direct link to buy tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thesociologicalreviewfoundation/2089715
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