The 1st International Online Conference on Societies
The IOCSO 2026 Conference Closed and Winner Announcement
On behalf of the conference organizing committee, we would like to express our appreciation to all the participants for their contributions. From all accounts, the meeting was a success.
The Best Oral Presentation Awards and Best Poster Awards of IOCSO 2026 have been evaluated. Please refer to the Winner Announcement.
the chair
I am truly honored to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to each and every one of you on behalf of the organizing committee of the 1st International Online Conference on Societies, which will be hosted online and promoted by the open access MDPI journal Societies (ISSN: 2075-4698; IF 1.6).
The overarching aim of this gathering is not merely to convene a group of individuals but to assemble a constellation of esteemed experts from every nook and cranny of the globe. These are the brilliant minds who are actively engaged in the fascinating and ever-evolving field of sociology. They come from diverse academic institutions, research centers, and professional backgrounds, each bringing with them a unique set of experiences, perspectives, and insights that are as rich and varied as the societies we study.
In today's interconnected world, the field of sociology plays an increasingly crucial role in understanding the complex social dynamics that shape our lives. It delves into the intricacies of human behavior, social institutions, cultural norms, and the forces that drive social change. By providing this online conference, we hope to create a vibrant and inclusive space where ideas can flow freely, where knowledge can be shared without the constraints of geographical boundaries, and where meaningful conversations can take place.
Particular attention will also be given to young scientists entering the world of sociology in order to stimulate their participation in discussions on the topic.
Throughout the conference, we aim to cover—among others—the following topics:
S1. The Social Nature of Health and Well-Being;
S2. Disabled People/People with Disabilities (Non-Medical Coverage);
S3. Sport/Leisure/Recreation/Tourism;
S4. Equity/Equality, Diversity and Inclusion;
S5. Science and Technology.
Once again, welcome to IOCSO 2026. I look forward to a stimulating and rewarding experience for all of us.
Kind regards,
Prof. Dr. Gregor Wolbring
Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
Chair of the 1st International Online Conference on Societies
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Important Dates
- Abstract submission deadlineOct 19, 2025
- Abstract acceptance notificationNov 16, 2025
- Registration end dateJan 19, 2026
Meet Our Speakers
Department of Safety and Bioethics, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Roma, Italy;
Nicola Magnavita was Professor of Occupational Medicine and Director of the postgraduate School of Occupational Health at Catholic University of the Sacred Hearth of Rome, Italy. He retired in November 2023, after over 44 years of teaching in the university and assistance in the university hospital. He is currently teaching in the same university and working as a consultant in some public and private companies. His main areas of expertise are personalised occupational health, psychosocial factors, health promotion, management of hazardous workers, occupational epidemiology, workplace violence, sleep. He has directed 38 research projects. He published >900 papers. Scopus h-index: 50, Web of Sciences h-index: 45, Google Scholar h-index: 64. He has 5 copyrights. The professor is Editor-in-Chief of the Health Care section of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH) and is Academic Editor of Applied Sciences; BMC Public Health; EJIHPE; Psychology International; AIMS Public Health.
Best Oral Presentation Awards
Author: Louis Moustakas
ID: sciforum-149785
Title: Whose Cohesion? Community Voices on Sport, Exclusion, and Marginalization
Link: https://sciforum.net/paper/view/28478
Authors: Ioannis Zervas, Emmanouil Stiakakis
ID: sciforum-148648
Title: DigComp and Its Limits: New Human Resource Management Constructs for Generative AI Skills
Link: https://sciforum.net/paper/view/28436
Best Poster Awards
Authors: Suzana Turcu, Andrei Kozma, Luisa Preda, Bogdan Danciu, Cristiana Glavce
ID: sciforum-152347
Title: Wellbeing of Cancer Caregivers: Scoping Review
Link: https://sciforum.net/paper/view/28471
Authors: Elitsa Dimitrova
ID: sciforum-153745
Title: Equal in Sharing, Unequal in Care: Social Differences in Attitudes toward Shared Parental Leave in European Societies
Link: https://sciforum.net/paper/view/28466
DAY 1
Session 3. Sport/Leisure/Recreation/Tourism & Session 5. Science and Technology
Session 2. Disabled People/People with Disabilities (Non-Medical Coverage)
DAY 2
Session 4. Equity/Equality, Diversion and Inclusion
Session 1. The Social Nature of Health and Well-Being
DAY 3
Flash Poster Session
Ms. Ann Li
Mr. Russell Wang
Ms. Chloe Lv
Email: iocso2026@mdpi.com
For inquiries regarding submissions and sponsorship opportunities, please feel free to contact us.