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XXI ISA World Congress of Sociology — RC17 Call for Session Proposals

Organized by ISA Research Committee on the Sociology of Organizations (RC17)

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Submission deadline
June 26, 2026
Event date
July 4, 2027
Format
In person
Location
Gwangju, South Korea
Compensation
Not listed

About this call

The XXI ISA World Congress of Sociology will take place in Gwangju, South Korea, under the theme “Global Sociology in Turbulent Times.” Its Research Committee on the Sociology of Organizations invites proposals for in-person sessions on any aspect of organizational sociology. Proposed formats include paper presentation sessions, invited sessions, joint sessions, and roundtables; sessions may be held in English, French, Spanish, or multiple languages. Proposals that facilitate participation by PhD students, early-career scholars, and scholars from the Global South or underrepresented academic communities are especially encouraged.

Topics

Sociology of organizationsBureaucracy, regulation, and administrationDigitalization, generative AI, and algorithmic managementOrganizations and inequalityDiversity, equity, and inclusionSustainability and climate justiceKnowledge, expertise, and professionsCrises, resilience, and preparednessGeopolitics and organizationsOrganizational theory

Audience

Organizational sociology scholarsPhD studentsEarly-career scholarsScholars from the Global South and underrepresented academic communities

Session formats

Open session with paper presentationsInvited sessionKeynote speaker sessionPanel discussionAuthor Meets Critics sessionWorkshopJoint sessionRoundtable session