The World Conference on Social Sciences

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‍The World Conference on Social Sciences (WCSS) is the world’s largest annual gathering of social scientists. The WCSS brings together over 15,000 researchers, practitioners and students to share research findings and exchange ideas. Since its establishment in 1997, the WCSS has been held every year with the exception of 2001 and 2009 when it was cancelled due to the outbreak of SARS and H1N1 influenza pandemic. It presents an excellent opportunity for social science scholars, professionals, non-profits and other stakeholders to present their work on research that is advancing our knowledge in this field. It also serves as a forum for discussion on important issues facing society today such as climate change, sustainable development and gender equality. The World Conference on Social Sciences aims to promote global cooperation among social scientists by providing a neutral umbrella for professional associations from around the world to meet once a year in a neutral host country. This conference offers opportunities for academic networking and discerning future trends in academic research in the social science fields.

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2017 WCSS in Singapore 2020 WCSS in Beijing 2022 WCSS in Los Angeles 2026 WCSS in Singapore

2017 WCSS in Singapore

In 2017, the WCSS was held in Singapore with the theme “Celebrating Social Sciences: Progress and New Challenges”. This conference brought together over 12,000 participants from over 120 countries. At the conference, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, delivered a message on behalf of the United Nations. He expressed his appreciation for the important work that social scientists do in understanding human behaviour and facilitating cooperation between people. The Secretary-General concluded his statement by highlighting the importance of social sciences in guiding society towards a sustainable future. The 2017 WCSS also featured a panel discussion on Making Women Count, which aimed to increase female participation in the political process. The panel included speakers from the United Nations, the European Union, the Inter-Parliamentary Union, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights and the Alliance of Women Voters. The panel discussion was attended by over 1,200 people and was live-streamed to an additional 800,000 online viewers.

2020 WCSS in Beijing

In 2020, Beijing, China will host the WCSS with the theme of “Social Sciences for a sustainable future”. Beijing will be the first city to host the conference twice, having previously hosted the conference in 2004. The conference will bring together over 12,000 participants from more than 130 countries. The hosting of the 2020 conference in Beijing represents an excellent opportunity to showcase the development and research that has taken place in China in the social sciences and beyond. It also represents an opportunity to share knowledge with the rest of the world. The Beijing 2020 conference will be held at the Beijing International Convention Center (BICC). The BICC is a large convention centre located in the city’s central business district. The centre was opened in 2004, and has since hosted numerous events, including the 2008 SED. The WCSS2020 is expected to host more than 17,000 participants from over 130 countries, making it one of the largest conferences ever to be held in Beijing.

2022 WCSS in Los Angeles

In 2022, Los Angeles, California will host the WCSS with the theme “Social Sciences for a sustainable future”. Los Angeles will be hosting its first ever conference, and it will bring together over 12,000 participants from over 130 countries. At the conference, there will be a wide variety of topics and workshops covering various social science disciplines. The conference will be hosted at the LA Convention Center. The centre has the capacity to accommodate over 16,000 participants, making it the largest conference to be hosted by the city. The 2022 conference will be a great chance for the city to show off its best and to showcase how far it has come since hosting the 1984 Olympics. It will also be a chance for the city to welcome visitors from all over the world, giving them a first-hand look at life in Los Angeles.

2026 WCSS in Singapore

In 2026, Singapore will host the WCSS for the second time, having previously hosted the conference in 2008. The hosting of the 2026 conference will mark the 20th anniversary of the last conference held in Singapore. The conference is expected to bring together over 12,000 participants from over 130 countries. It will be held at the Singapore Expo and the Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre (SICEC). The Singapore Expo is a convention centre located in the city’s western business district. The conference is expected to be hosted at both the Singapore Expo and the SICEC. The hosting of the WCSS in Singapore is expected to be an excellent opportunity for the city to show off its progress and development since hosting the last conference. It will also be a great chance for Singapore to welcome visitors from all over the world and for them to get a first-hand look at life in Singapore.

Conclusion

The world conferences on social sciences are held every four years and rotate between different countries. These conferences bring together social scientists from all over the world to share research findings and exchange ideas.