The 8th European Conference on Social Networks (EUSN 2026) will take place on 11–15 August 2026 in Norrköping, Sweden, hosted by the Institute for Analytical Sociology (IAS), Linköping University.
The conference brings together scholars and practitioners from across the social sciences, as well as from statistics, computer science, data science, physics, economics, and the humanities, to advance theory, methods, and applications in the study of social networks. Participants can look forward to an inspiring program of keynotes, paper sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, set against the backdrop of Norrköping’s rich industrial heritage and dynamic academic environment.
Important Dates
5 Oct 2025 – Circulation of call for workshop and session proposals
9 Dec 2025 – Submission deadline for workshop and session proposals
15 Jan 2026 – Acceptance of workshop and session proposals
20 Jan 2026 – Circulation of call for abstracts
1 Mar 2026 – Abstract submission deadline
15 Mar 2026 – Abstract acceptance notification
20 Apr 2026 – Registration deadline
5 May 2026 – Conference program draft
11–15 Aug 2026 – Conference
Program Overview
11 Aug 2026, Tuesday – Workshops
12 Aug 2026, Wednesday – Keynote 1, parallel sessions, poster sessions
13 Aug 2026, Thursday – Parallel sessions, conference dinner
14 Aug 2026, Friday – Parallel sessions, Keynote 2
15 Aug 2026, Saturday – Workshops, social & cultural facultative programs
Call for Workshops
Workshops are half day (3 hours), or full day (6 hours) sessions focused on teaching specific methods, applications, software, or theories related to social networks. Workshops require additional payment upon registration.
Required information:
- Workshop title
- A brief description of your workshop (max. 500 words)
- Names and contact information of all organizers
- Length of the workshop (3 or 6 hours)
Call for Organized Session Proposals
An Organized Session is a set of paper presentations centered on a specific theme, for which participants can submit abstracts during the regular abstract submission period. Organized sessions consist of one or two slots accommodating 4 or 8 presentations.
Required information:
- A short title for your session
- A brief description of your session (max. 200 words)
- Names and contact information of all organizers
- Length of the session (4 or 8 presentations)
The deadline for workshop and organized session proposals has been extended till 9 December 2025. Please send your proposals by e-mail to eusn2026@liu.se
Confirmed Sponsors
Gold sponsor:
Silver sponsors:
Norrköping Municipality
Upplev Norrköping
East Sweden Convention Bureau
