Announcement

The 2025 FISS Conference accepts late submissions until March 30.

Individual papers can be submitted online.

Submissions for the Panel Sessions for the FISS 2025 Conference should be sent to the conference secretariat at: FISS-OC@uantwerpen.be.

FISS Conference on Social Security 2025

Theme: The Polycrisis and Social Policy in Europe, Asia, and Beyond

June 4 to 6, Sigtuna, Sweden

The Foundation for International Studies on Social Security (FISS) invites researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to submit abstracts for its upcoming conference.

This is the 31st edition of the FISS conference. These conferences are intimate events that provide an excellent opportunity for young researchers to engage in meaningful discussions with senior researchers and practitioners in a supportive environment. With around 70 participants, the conference is small with attendees from all corners of the world. It is held in the charming town of Sigtuna, Sweden's former Viking capital. This unique location offers a rare and beautiful atmosphere that fosters conviviality and vibrant intellectual exchange.

FISS focuses on social security in the broadest sense, encompassing all interventions aimed at strengthening social rights. This inclusive approach ensures a rich and diverse exploration of ideas and practices in the field of social policy.

This year's theme focuses on the challenges posed by the ongoing polycrisis and its implications for social policy worldwide. Submissions are encouraged on the following topics:

(a) Crisis Policy Responses: Evaluation of policy measures during the COVID-19pandemic and the inflation crisis, with a focus on lessons learned.

(b) Ecological Transition and Social Policy: Development of new policies to mitigate the social impacts of the transition to a sustainable and climate-neutral economy.

(c) The Digital Revolution: Exploring its effects on work and social protection systems, with special attention to safeguarding the rights and welfare of platform workers.

(d) Other contributions related to social security and social policy are also welcomed.

The 2025 FISS Conference of Social Security will host several keynote lectures by the following leading experts in the field:

Prof. Arnstein Aassve (Bocconi University)

Prof. Gongcheng Zheng  (Renmin University of China & China Social Security Society)

Prof. Sarah Marchal (University of Antwerp)

Prof. Koen Caminada (Leiden University)

Prof. Hong Zhou (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences)

The specific topics for the keynote lectures will be provided soon via the FISS website.

More information

Individual paper abstracts can be submitted online.

Submissions for the Panel Sessions for the FISS 2025 Conference should be sent to the conference secretariat at: FISS-OC@uantwerpen.be. Panel Session proposals should include the Title of the Session, speaker names and affiliations, Abstracts and a proposed Chairperson, and should not exceed 1200 words.

Submissions from current postgraduate students and recent graduates are particularly encouraged.

Submissions until March 30th 2025 will be considered.

The FISS Best Paper Prize of 300 Euros will be awarded by a selection committee from the FISS Board of Governors and the winning paper will (subject to a review process) be published in The Journal of Poverty and Social Justice. The author(s) will also receive two years free subscription to the journal.

Important dates

Submission of Paper Abstracts and Panel Session Proposals: 30 March 2025

Notification of applicants: 7 April 2025

Early booking & registration will begin on 7 April 2025

Further details about the conference programme and venue will be announced shortly. For any queries, please contact FISS-OC@uantwerpen.be. We look forward to welcoming you to this inspiring event!