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International Sociological Association's Research Committee on Economy & Society

CfP: 24th Annual STS Conference Graz, May 4-6 2026 (Hybrid Mode); DL: Jan 27, 2026

STS Conference Graz 2026

The 24th Annual STS Conference Graz 2026, “Critical Issues in Science, Technology and Society Studies“ is the joint Annual Conference of the Science, Technology and Society Unit of the Institute of Human-Centred Computing of Graz University of Technology, the Interdisciplinary Research Centre for Technology, Work, and Culture (IFZ) and the Institute for Advanced Studies of Science, Technology and Society (IAS-STS).

Call for Abstracts

Abstract Submission

  • Abstracts must be submitted in English; please note that the working language of the conference is English as well.

  • 400 to 600 words, max. 5 keywords, and the Abstract with authors’ contact details should be submitted by using the online form.

  • Please indicate in the online form the session number, your abstract should belong to

  • Please choose a short, concise title.

  • The Abstract should include brief statements on previous research in the field, the purpose of your research/work and the methods applied. Furthermore, please outline your results and conclusions that can be drawn on this basis.

  • The relevance of the contribution to the field of STS should be made apparent, ideally by pointing out how it relates to earlier results and theorizing in STS.

  • No reference to the authors’ institutions should be included in the body of the Abstract. Where applicable, literature references should be provided at the end of the Abstract.

SESSION OVERVIEW
(please select a session and indicate the Session ID during the abstract submission process)

Deadline for submitting abstracts: January 27, 2026
Notification of selected abstracts : Mid-February 2026

Submissions can be made via this link.

Abstracts will be available as online Book of Abstracts.

See 2025 and Past STS Graz Conference Materials.

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