XXI ISA World Congress of Sociology

ISA membership is not required to present a paper. However, membership and registration are separate processes managed through different systems: membership via the ISA Member Portal and Congress registration via the Conference System.

For accepted sessions, at least one Session Organiser must be an ISA member and a member of the relevant RC/WG/TG by the end of the membership grace period; otherwise, the session will be removed from the programme.

RC/WG/TGs requiring presenters to hold membership (ISA and/or RC/WG/TG) must clearly communicate these requirements in advance.

Registration and inclusion in the programme

To be included in the programme, all participants (presenters, chairs, discussants, etc.) must complete registration by 23 March 2027. Acceptance of an abstract does not constitute confirmation of participation. Only participants listed in the final programme may present at the Congress.

For co-authored papers, at least one author must complete registration by the deadline for the paper to remain in the programme. Co-authors who do not attend may remain listed. All co-authors who wish to attend must register individually.

Payment considerations

Participants paying by bank transfer, or whose registration is processed through their institution, should initiate payment well in advance to account for administrative delays. Registration is only considered complete once payment has been received and processed by the ISA.

ISA registration policies

By registering for or participating in the XXI ISA World Congress of Sociology, participants agree to comply with ISA registration policies. Full details are available on the ISA website:

•    Code of Conduct
•    Liability Waiver and Travel Responsibility Clause
•    Registration Cancellation Policy
•    Photography and Video Policy
•    Companions Policy