International Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development

Important dates

1. 5 Nov

   Abstract / full paper deadline

   Passed

2. 1–2 Dec

   Conference

   Espoo, Finland

All deadlines are as published by the organizer. Check the official website for the time zone.

About this conference

The conference provides a platform for professionals involved in Social Work, Education and Social Development to exchange knowledge and gain an insight into the state of the art in the current technology, techniques and solutions in Social Work, Education and Social Development as they have been developed and applied in different countries. Participants include a wide variety of stakeholders from research and academia, to industrial sectors as well as government organizations.

Topics and scope

• Innovations in social work methods and practice
• Policy frameworks for social welfare and human rights
• Community empowerment and grassroots development
• Social protection, poverty reduction, and equity
• Case studies in global and local social work
• Education as a tool for social change
• Inclusive and equitable education systems
• Curriculum reforms, pedagogy, and teacher training
• Lifelong learning and capacity building
• Education for sustainable development (ESD)
• Gender equality and women’s empowerment
• Migration, displacement, and refugee support
• Human rights, ethics, and advocacy in social work
• Climate change, disaster management, and social resilience
• Cross-cultural perspectives and indigenous knowledge

Call for papers

The call for papers closed on 5 November 2026. For other conferences, see open calls for papers in this field.