Conferences

Request For Proposals (RFP): Online Conference Platform and Services for the 2026 ISA Conference

The International Sociological Association (ISA) invites qualified vendors to submit proposals for providing an online conference platform and related services for its first fully virtual Online Conference, scheduled for 25–27 June 2026.

ISA is a globally recognized scholarly association committed to advancing sociological research, collaboration, and dialogue across continents. Three prior formats inform this new format: a digital-only event in the COVID era (2020), an experimental hybrid event (2023), and many fully in-person conferences since the association’s founding in 1948. 

This online conference will bring together sociologists and scholars from all world regions, and will be designed to prioritize accessibility, multilingualism, and an interactive participant experience. ISA seeks an experienced and reliable partner capable of delivering a robust, flexible, and user-friendly digital infrastructure that supports large-scale academic programming and international engagement.

Timeline

• RFP Release: June 6, 2025
• Deadline for Questions: June 23, 2025
• Proposal Submission Deadline: July 17, 2025
• Evaluation Period: July 21–30, 2025 (excluding Forum week)
• Vendor Notification: August 6, 2025
• Project Kick-off: August 11, 2025

All inquiries and submissions should be directed to:
Cecilia Delgado-Molina
Executive Secretary
International Sociological Association
Email: cecilia-delgado@isa-sociology.org