Call for abstracts
Within: The 21st International & Interdisciplinary Conference of BSF Collective Members/ AIS-ALBSA “Toward an Intelligent Society: Challenges & Opportunities”
Venue: University “Fehmi Agani” Gjakove, Kosovo
Dates: 22–23 May 2026
Format: Hybrid participation (In-person & Online)
Chairs (four sessions):
Tamara Besednjak Valič – BSF President, Slovenia
Jelena Gaković – BSF Vice President for Academic Affairs, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Krešimir Žažar – BSF Vice President for Collective Members, Croatia
Sergiu BĂLȚĂTESCU – Former BSF President, Romania
Purpose of the BSF Midterm Conference
This conference aims to provide a sociological examination of the concept of the intelligent society within the historical, cultural, political, and economic realities of the Balkans. While global discussions of intelligent societies frequently emphasize technological innovation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, the Balkan context requires a deeper analytical perspective that takes into account post-socialist transformations, transitional democracies, social inequalities, migration and diaspora, cultural identities, and processes of European integration. The conference seeks to explore how an intelligent society can be constructed in the Balkans, balancing technological advancement with social cohesion, democratic citizenship, justice, and sustainable development.
Suggested Themes:
1. Social Transformations in the Balkans
Post-socialism and delayed modernization
Social structures, inequalities, and mobility
Migration, diaspora, and transnationalism
2. Democracy, State, and Intelligent Governance
Democratic institutions and social trust
Digital governance and public administration
European integration and regional challenges
3. Technology, Knowledge, and Development
Digitalization in Balkan societies
Knowledge economy and human capital
Digital divides and social exclusion
4. Culture, Identity, Theoretical Perspectives and Coexistence
National and regional identities
Cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue
Historical memory and social narratives
Comparative approaches in Balkan studies
Critical theory and transition analysis
Public sociology and the role of intellectuals
Abstract Submission
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https://www.sociology.al/en/conferences/call-papers