Call for Abstracts - Present your work
We invite researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to submit abstracts for Social Capital 2026. An abstract is a proposal to present your research, project, or social capital-related work at the conference. We especially welcome submissions that explore the impact of social capital across the key themes shaping Social Capital 2026.
As the inaugural global conference dedicated to social capital, Social Capital 2026 will bring together leading scholars, experts, and stakeholders for three days of insightful discussions, groundbreaking research presentations, and collaborative networking opportunities. This much-anticipated event will serve as a platform to explore the evolving role of social capital in diverse contexts, from economic development and governance to community resilience and digital transformation.
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Abstract submission opens: June 2, 2025
Abstract submission closes: October 3, 2025
Notice of abstract acceptance: October 24, 2025
Virtual presentation submission closes: February 27, 2026
Conference: March 26-28, 2026
Topics of Interest
We welcome abstracts from a broad range of disciplines and perspectives. Key themes include:
- Health, Wellbeing, and Human Flourishing
- Governance, Civic Engagement, and Institutional Trust
- Theory and Measurement of Social Capital
- Community Resilience, Preparedness, and Disaster Recovery
- Environment, Sustainability, and Climate Change
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Social Capital and Mobility
- Social Capital in the Age of AI
- Education, Learning, and Knowledge Systems
- Mobility, Migration, and Transnational Solidarity
- Agriculture, Rural, and Community Development
We invite submissions on any topic related to social capital, not limited to the key themes above. We encourage the submission of abstracts positioned to produce research highlighting both scholarly and practical components of Social Capital and its impact on a global scale.
How to Submit
Abstracts must be submitted through the official Social Capital 2026 online submission portal below. Please ensure your abstract adheres to the guidelines before submission.
Submissions for oral presentations closed on October 3, 2025. Please indicate which theme(s) your abstract addresses and ensure to include author names, institution(s), and general contact information. All submissions are subject to Social Capital 2026’s peer review process and must follow the submission guidelines.
We continue to welcome submssions for poster presentation in Dubai, and for the virtual day on Zoom.
Please direct questions regarding the abstract submission process to Clemens Mielke.
We look forward to receiving your contributions and welcoming you to Social Capital 2026 in Dubai!
Submission Guidelines
Abstract Length: Maximum 250 words
Format: Abstracts should include a title, background information, and a discussion. Scientific abstracts should include objectives, methodology, key findings, and implications.
Review Process: All submissions will undergo a peer-review process, and acceptance will be based on relevance, originality, and scholarly or practical/policy contribution.
Presentation Formats: Authors may indicate a preference for oral or poster presentations. The final decision will be made by the review committee.
Limit: Each person may present up to two (2) presentations at the conference, but may be a coauthor on other abstracts.
Other important notes:
- The first author listed is considered to be the presenting author who will be the primary contact for all correspondence regarding the abstract.
- Presenting authors are responsible for proofreading before submission. No edits will be allowed in submitted abstracts for typing, spelling, or grammatical errors.
- Abstracts which are not correctly formatted will not be reviewed.
- Abstracts must be submitted in English.
- All presenting authors must register and pay to attend the conference.
Conference Proceedings
Following Social Capital 2026, all presenters will be invited to submit a full paper for inclusion in the official conference proceedings.
Full papers are optional and not required to be submitted.
The proceedings will provide a lasting record of the event and showcase cutting-edge research and practice in the field of social capital. Submitted full papers will be peer reviewed to ensure relevance and quality. The International Social Capital Association will publish the conference proceedings, which will be available on the association’s website.
Full paper submission deadline: May 1, 2026.
Publication date: September 2026.
Although full paper submission is optional, we encourage all presenters to consider contributing a paper to help advance global dialogue and visibility in the field.
Virtual Participation
Social Capital 2026 is an in-person conference. However, to support participation for people who cannot travel to attend the conference, there will be a pre-conference day for virtual presentations. Click here to see further details.