Conferințe de sociologie

Departamentul de Asistență Socială, Jurnalism, Relații Publice și Sociologie din cadrul Facultății de Științe Socio-Umane, Universitatea „Lucian Blaga” din Sibiu, România, împreună cu Societatea Sociologilor din România (SSR), organizează Conferința Internațională Advancing Cross-Disciplinary Dialogue in Times of Social Transformation (REFLECT).

Evenimentul va avea loc la Sibiu, în perioada 26–27 noiembrie 2026.

Apel pentru participare

Persoanele interesate pot transmite:

• propuneri de workshopuri sau paneluri până la data de 1 septembrie 2026;

• rezumate ale lucrărilor, prin completarea formularului dedicat, până la data de 30 septembrie 2026.

Informații suplimentare

Detalii suplimentare sunt disponibile în acest document sau pe pagina web a Conferinței.

CALL FOR SECTIONS/PANELS
International Colloquium of Social Sciences and Communication – ACUM 2026 – 13th Edition
Social Dynamics and Digital Transformations: Navigating Communication,
Technology, and Society in the 21st Century
Date: 4-7 November 2026
Location: Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania
Organized by: Faculty of Sociology and Communication, Transilvania University of Brașov, in partnership with the Romanian Sociologists Society (SSR)
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The 13th edition of ACUM brings together scholars, researchers, practitioners, and
policymakers to explore the complex interplay between social dynamics and digital
transformations in contemporary society. As we navigate the 21st century, we face
unprecedented challenges and opportunities shaped by technological innovation, evolving communication patterns, and profound social changes.
This international colloquium provides a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue across
sociology, communication, public relations, digital media, social work, and organization studies. We invite proposals for thematic sections and panels that address critical issues at the intersection of society, technology, and communication.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
We invite proposals for:

• Thematic Sections: Organized sessions featuring 4-8 presentations around a specific theme
• Panel Discussions: Roundtable discussions with 3-5 panelists addressing a focused topic
• Workshops: Interactive sessions for skill-building or collaborative work

Proposal Requirements
Section/Panel proposals should include:

1. Title of the section/panel
2. Description (100-500 words) outlining:

• The rationale and relevance of the topic
• Key questions or themes to be addressed
• Theoretical and/or methodological approaches
• Expected contribution to the field

3. Format: Section, Panel, or Workshop

4. Organizer(s) information:

• Name(s) and affiliation(s)
• Contact information

5. Expected number of presentations (for sections)

Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Relevance to conference themes
• Academic quality and innovation
• Clarity and coherence
• Interdisciplinary potential
• Contribution to scholarly dialogue
  
  IMPORTANT DATES
• Section/ Panel/ Workshop Proposal Deadline: 30 April 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: 15 May 2026
• Paper submission: 20 May – 1 September 2026
• Notifications of acceptance: 1 – 15 September 2026
• Registration and fee payment: 16 September – 20 October 2026
• Conference Dates: 4-7 November 2026
  
  SUBMISSION PROCESS
  Please submit your section/panel proposals via the conference website: acum.unitbv.ro
  
  CONFERENCE LANGUAGE: English
  
  CONTACT INFORMATION
  Assoc. Prof. Luiza Mesesan Schmitz
  luiza.mesesan@unitbv.ro
  Tel.: +40 722 577 121
  
  ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
  Faculty of Sociology and Communication, Transilvania University of Brașov
  Romanian Sociologists Society (SSR)
  
  We look forward to receiving your innovative and thought-provoking proposals for ACUM 2026!

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