RN24/SSNET Sociology of Science and Technology Network, da European Sociological Association
26 + 27/11/2025 | Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Porto
Registrations are now open for the European Sociological Association midterm conference “Technology in the face of global challenges”, organised by RN24/SSTNET – Sociology of Science and Technology Network.
In a context marked by rapid technological advances and mounting global crises, Europe – and the European Union in particular – must navigate a constantly evolving sociotechnical landscape. Climate change, economic inequality, geopolitical instability, and digital transformation are profoundly reshaping institutions and societies.
Rather than treating technology merely as a solution or a disruptive force, the conference will explore how technological practices, imaginaries, and infrastructures are embedded in, and are constitutive of, wider sociopolitical dynamics. Through this sociological lens, we aim to foster critical reflection on issues of governance, ethics, security, and justice as integral to the complex processes through which technologies emerge and operate.
The conference will be held at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Porto, during the 26th and 27th of November of 2025. Registration is mandatory, but participation is free of charge.
Programme information and registration: https://forms.gle/qz8bU962UGm4CMPD9
KeyDates
Abstract Submission Deadline: By 30 September 2025
Notification of Acceptance: 6 October 2025
Registration for individual participants: From 6 October 2025 to 7 November 2025
Conference Dates: 26+27 November 2025
Queries should be directed to rn24.sstnet@gmail.com
Call for Papers [Abstract Submission Deadline: By 30 September 2025]
The RN24/SSTNET – Sociology of Science and Technology Network invites scholars and researchers to submit sociological contributions that critically explore the multifaceted role of technology in shaping and responding to today’s global challenges, with particular attention to those faced by Europe.
In a context marked by rapid technological advances and mounting global crises, Europe—and the European Union in particular—must navigate a constantly evolving sociotechnical landscape. Climate change, economic inequality, geopolitical instability, and digital transformation are profoundly reshaping institutions and societies. Rather than treating technology merely as a solution or a disruptive force, this call seeks contributions that examine how technological practices, imaginaries, and infrastructures are embedded in, and constitutive of, wider sociopolitical dynamics. Through this sociological lens, we aim to foster criticalreflection on issues of governance, ethics, security, and justice as integral to the complex processes through which technologies emerge and operate. [+]