About us

Welcome to International Conference on Social Policy and Community Development (ICSPCD-26), the premier conference for students, academicians, researchers, faculties, and industry professionals from around the world. The conference will be held on 21st - 22nd November, 2026 in Durban, South Africa, and will bring together experts and thought leaders from a wide range of fields to share their insights and expertise. Our goal is to provide a platform for discussion, collaboration, and innovation. We believe that by bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, we can create new ideas and solutions that will have a positive impact on society.

Important Dates

Thu, Oct 22, 2026
Early Bird Registration
Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Paper Submission
Fri, Nov 6, 2026
Last date of Registration
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
Conference Date

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Role of NGOs in community development
Social networks and community support systems
Community development and social change
Social policy impacts on local communities
Grassroots movements and community empowerment
Social capital and community resilience
Public health initiatives in community settings
Civic engagement and social responsibility
Community-based participatory research methods
Impact of urbanization on community structures
Social policies for vulnerable populations
Cultural diversity in community development
Community responses to environmental challenges
Youth engagement in community initiatives
Social justice and community activism
The role of education in community building
Community identity and social cohesion
Digital tools for community engagement
Impact of migration on community dynamics
Community development in post-disaster contexts

Call for Papers Description

The International Conference on Social Policy and Community Development invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and practitioners to submit original and high-quality research contributions. This global platform is designed for knowledge exchange, innovation, and cross-domain collaboration. Focusing on key research areas such as Sociology, the conference aims to bridge theoretical advancements with real-world applications. It encourages forward-thinking research that addresses contemporary challenges while contributing to long-term scientific and technological progress.

Committee

Conference Committee

Dr Jagbir Singh Narwal

Assistant Professor

Maharshi Dayanand University, Haryana, India

Prof. Priti Diliprao Pohekar

Principal

Swa. Sawarkar Mahavidyalaya, Beed, Maharashtra, India

Rajakumar Guduru

Assistant Professor

School of Humanities, Social Sciences & Management, Indian Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar, India

Dr. Ranita Basu

Associate Professor

Psychology, Woxsen University, India

Ms. Sara Ray

President

Summar Welfare Foundation, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Oleg Fylyk

Independent researcher

Lviv European University, Ukraine

Bahar Muhammed

Lecturer

Salahaddin University - Erbil, Iraq

Dr Heshamat Roshandel

Lecturer

Payame Noor University and Islamic Azad University, Iran

Zahra Hosaneea

Disability Rights Consultant

Kolpin & O'Connor Global Consultants, Mauritius

Dr. Vindhya Sathya Singh

Assistance lecturer

Sultan Qaboos University, Sultanate of Oman

Tickets

Conference Fee Structure
In-Person
Paper / Poster Presentation
$416$382
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication
$654$611
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$1,861$1,623
Listener
$263$237
Virtual Keynote Speaker Registration
$322$297
Pre-recorded Video Submission
$246$229
Online Presentation-
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication-
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication-
Online Listener-
Online
Paper / Poster Presentation-
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication-
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication-
Listener-
Virtual Keynote Speaker Registration-
Pre-recorded Video Submission-
Online Presentation
$263$237
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication
$577$535
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$1,674$1,436
Online Listener
$161$152

Speakers

Mr. Bosse Omar NDAHETWA

international relation

international relation, Kocaeli University, Turkey

Dr. Sumanth S Hiremath

M.A., Ph.D

M.A., Ph.D, Sociology, Rani Channamma University, Karnataka, India

Jeronimo Paiva

PhD Researcher

Intelligent and Adaptive Software Systems, Portugal University

Dr. Paula da Silva

Senior Lecturer

English, Estoril Higher Institute for Tourism and Hotel Studies / CEAUL - University of Lisbon

Dr. Mohamad Maulana Magiman

Associate Professor

Social Science and Management, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Sarawak, Malaysia

Dr. Stella Zorpa

English Language Teacher

English Language Teacher at Smart Learning, Saint Louis University, USA

Dr. Samar S.Hammadi

Assistant Professor

English, Al-Nahrain University

Dr. Pubalin Das

Department of Psychology, Heart2Mind Psychological Services, India

N.Hima Bindu

Associate professor

Human Resource Management, Andhra university

Assoc. Prof. Dr Ina Suryani

Associate professor

Language & General Studies, UniMAP