[Registration and Call for Posters] International Conference on Responsive Societies: Strengthening Adaptive Capacities in a Changing World
In an era of intensifying global risks, the two symposiums brings together interdisciplinary scholars to explore how societies withstand and transform through systemic shocks. The program is structured into two specialized symposiums:
International Symposium on Social Resilience: Focuses on the measurement and conceptualization of resilience. Scholars examine how societal structures and adaptive capacities can be quantified and enhanced across multiple domains.
Featured Keynote Speaker: Rense Nieuwenhuis, Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI) at Stockholm University, Sweden
Topic: Inequalities in European Resilience
International Symposium on Social Responses to Crisis and Change: Shifts the focus toward action and innovation. This session explores how institutions and communities mobilize during disruptions, leveraging crises as opportunities for social learning and policy innovation.
Featured Keynote Speaker: Julia Henly, Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, University of Chicago, USA
Topic: Policy Innovation Borne from Crisis – Advancing Job Quality and Financial Stability in the Child Care and Early Education Field
Distinguished Guest Speakers: Ben Cowling, the University of Hong Kong; Paul Yip, the University of Hong Kong; Stefan Kühner, Lingnan University
Together, these sessions generate forward-looking insights to enhance human well-being and prepare for future shocks in an increasingly complex world. Both symposiums feature Poster Luncheons (12:00–13:30) to facilitate research sharing and discussion. We cordially invite researchers at all stages to submit their work. Whether it is theoretical research, empirical analysis, or a research project in progress, all submissions are highly welcome. The Symposium is hosted by Taiwan Social Resilience Research Center, the Global Asia Research Center, and the Department of Social Work at National Taiwan University, and will be conducted entirely in English.
[Date and Location]
International Symposium on Social Resilience
Date: March 2, 2026
Time: 9:00–13:30
Venue: Liang Kuo Shu International Conference Hall, College of Social Sciences, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
International Symposium on Social Responses to Crisis and Change
Date: Monday, March 2, 2026
Time: 12:00–17:00
Venue: Liang Kuo Shu International Conference Hall, College of Social Sciences, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan
[Registration and Tentative Agenda]
International Symposium on Social Resilience https://forms.gle/Z9DYN7X1GKY8Mzbo7
International Symposium on Social Responses to Crisis and Change https://forms.gle/4cSQrG3hJdq2YknC6
[Invitation for Poster Submission]
Topics of Interest include, but are not limited to
International Symposium on Social Resilience
- Social resilience: community cohesion, trust, and collective capacity during disruptions
- Population resilience: demographic change, aging, migration, and inclusive adaptation
- Governance resilience: institutional innovation, policy coordination, and civic participation
- Environmental resilience: climate risks, sustainability, and disaster adaptation
International Symposium on Social Responses to Crisis and Change
- Crisis Governance, Policy Response, and Innovations: Policy tools, institutional reforms, and governance strategies developed in response to public health, economic, or environmental crises.
- Community Responses to Crises: How communities mobilize resources, mutual aid, and local networks to prevent, cope with, and recover from crises.
- Mental Health, Well-Being, and Psychosocial Adaptation: Stress, trauma, coping strategies, digital behaviors, and mental health impacts arising from crisis conditions.
- Demographic Transitions: How population changes compromise well-being, increase vulnerabilities, and exacerbate social inequalities; and how policies ameliorate risks for marginalized and vulnerable groups.
- Data, Technology, and Crisis Monitoring: Crisis tracking tools, real-time monitoring systems, digital data, or predictive analytics used to understand or manage crises.
Submission Details & Abstract Requirements
- Abstracts should be written in English and not exceed 500 words.
- Please include a title, author(s), institutional affiliation(s), and up to five keywords.
- Submissions should clearly state the research background, objectives, methods, and main findings or arguments.
- Abstracts must be submitted via the Google Form. Please refer to the details below:
- The submission deadline is 23:59 Taiwan Standard Time (UTC+8), February 1, 2026.
- A free poster printing service will be provided for all accepted submissions. Presenters must upload their final poster files by February 13, 2026.
- Notification of acceptance: Decisions will be sent on a rolling basis
For any questions regarding submissions, please contact: wanhschiang@ntu.edu.tw