Social science and humanities conferences bring together researchers in psychology, sociology, law, political science, history, linguistics and related fields. ConferenceInc lists upcoming social science conferences for 2026–2027 worldwide.
Conferences in these fields often run themed panels and paper sessions, with discussion following each presentation, and many publish selected papers in edited volumes or special journal issues.
ConferenceInc currently lists 6 upcoming social science conferences worldwide across 6 cities. The busiest city is Berlin (1 event), followed by Istanbul, Riyadh and Seoul.
The busiest month is October 2026 with 2 events. The next event is The 7th International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation on 11 October 2026 in Riyadh.
The leading host countries are Australia (1), Germany (1) and South Korea (1).
Look for conferences run by established associations in your discipline, read the panel themes carefully, and check whether there is a publication route for selected papers.
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Usually 15 to 20 minutes, followed by questions or a panel discussion. Check the organizer's guidelines for the exact format.
Some do, but many publish selected papers later in edited books or journal special issues. Check the call for papers.
Right now the most upcoming social science conferences are in Australia, Germany, South Korea and Saudi Arabia.