European Sociological Association

14/09/2026

The video of the ESA 2026 Warsaw Conference Opening Ceremony & Plenary Session 1 is now available on YouTube.

Relive the official opening of the conference, with addresses by Kaja Gadowska, President of the European Sociological Association 2024-2026; Loukia-Maria Fratsea, Conference Chair and ESA Vice-President; Mirosława Grabowska, Chair of the Local Organising Committee and representative of the Polish Sociological Association; Michał Zasada, Rector of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences–SGGW; Zygmunt Lalak, Vice-Rector for Research at the University of Warsaw; a message from Adam Struzik, Marshal of the Mazovian Voivodeship, read on his behalf; and Geoffrey Pleyers, President of the International Sociological Association.

The video also includes Plenary Session 1, chaired by Kaja Gadowska, with Grzegorz Ekiert, Geoffrey Pleyers and Anna Giza.

Watch the full video on the ESA YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/bOxEoCgPcCQ

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Co-organised by:
Polskie Towarzystwo Socjologiczne / Polish Sociological Association ; Wydział Socjologii Uniwersytet Warszawski ; SGGW / Warsaw University of Life Sciences ; Uniwersytet Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego; Akademia Pedagogiki Specjalnej im. Marii Grzegorzewskiej ; Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego - Kozminski University; Uniwersytet SWPS

29/08/2026

🎥 28 August at

The final day of the 17th ESA Conference took place at the University of Warsaw, with Research Network sessions, plenary discussions, the ESA General Assembly and the announcement of the new President.

The programme continued throughout the day and concluded with Plenary 2, bringing participants together for the final academic session of the conference.

A look back at the last day of in Warsaw.



Partially funded by

Co-organised by:
Polskie Towarzystwo Socjologiczne / Polish Sociological Association; Wydział Socjologii Uniwersytet Warszawski;
SGGW / Warsaw University of Life Sciences; Uniwersytet Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego; Akademia Pedagogiki Specjalnej im. Marii Grzegorzewskiej; Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego - Kozminski University; Uniwersytet SWPS

28/08/2026

Following the results of the ESA elections announced today at the General Assembly, Cristina Santos, University of Coimbra, has been elected President of the European Sociological Association for the 2026–2028 term.

28/08/2026

✨ A different side of

After a full day of sessions, meetings and discussions, the ESA community came together for the Gala Dinner — an evening to reconnect, celebrate and enjoy Warsaw in good company.

We are happy to share a few moments from the evening. 📸



Co-organised by:
Polskie Towarzystwo Socjologiczne / Polish Sociological Association ; Wydział Socjologii Uniwersytet Warszawski;
SGGW / Warsaw University of Life Sciences; Uniwersytet Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego; Akademia Pedagogiki Specjalnej im. Marii Grzegorzewskiej; Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego - Kozminski University; Uniwersytet SWPS

28/08/2026

📸 27 August at — in pictures

From Research Network and Research Stream sessions to Semi-Plenaries and Business Meetings, Thursday brought another wide-ranging programme across the 17th ESA Conference in Warsaw.

We are sharing a selection of moments from the day — speakers, chairs, participants and communities coming together across the different spaces of the conference.

Take a look through the photos. 👇


Partially funded by

Co-organised by:
Polskie Towarzystwo Socjologiczne / Polish Sociological Association; Wydział Socjologii Uniwersytet Warszawski;
SGGW / Warsaw University of Life Sciences; Uniwersytet Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego; Akademia Pedagogiki Specjalnej im. Marii Grzegorzewskiej; Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego - Kozminski University; Uniwersytet SWPS

28/08/2026

🎥 27 August was a full day.

RN and RS sessions, Business Meetings, Plenaries and Midday Sessions filled the programme — before the conference community came together again for the Social Dinner.

From the academic programme to the evening celebrations, here is our recap of Thursday at the 17th ESA Conference in Warsaw.

▶️ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/xWnEHLSU0Us



Partially funded by

Co-organised by:
Polskie Towarzystwo Socjologiczne / Polish Sociological Association; Wydział Socjologii Uniwersytet Warszawski;
SGGW / Warsaw University of Life Sciences; Uniwersytet Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego; Akademia Pedagogiki Specjalnej im. Marii Grzegorzewskiej; Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego - Kozminski University; Uniwersytet SWPS

On 27 August 2026, the 17th Conference of the European Sociological...

27/08/2026

More moments from yesterday at the 17th ESA Conference in Warsaw 📸

A few more glimpses of a day filled with sessions, conversations, encounters, and life across the conference venues.

Thank you to everyone contributing to the energy of .



Partially funded by

Co-organised by:
Polskie Towarzystwo Socjologiczne / Polish Sociological Association; Wydział Socjologii Uniwersytet Warszawski;
SGGW / Warsaw University of Life Sciences; Uniwersytet Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego; Akademia Pedagogiki Specjalnej im. Marii Grzegorzewskiej; Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego - Kozminski University; Uniwersytet SWPS

27/08/2026

📷 Yesterday at , in pictures.

From packed sessions and lively discussions to conversations continuing in the corridors and around the campus, another day of the 17th ESA Conference brought the European sociological community together in Warsaw.

Here are some of the moments we captured along the way.



Partially funded by

Co-organised by:
Polskie Towarzystwo Socjologiczne / Polish Sociological Association; Wydział Socjologii Uniwersytet Warszawski;
SGGW / Warsaw University of Life Sciences; Uniwersytet Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego; Uniwersytet Civitas ; Akademia Pedagogiki Specjalnej im. Marii Grzegorzewskiej; Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego - Kozminski University; Uniwersytet SWPS

27/08/2026

📸 A look back at yesterday at the 17th ESA Conference in Warsaw.

We’re sharing some moments from another full day of sessions, discussions, meetings, and encounters across the conference venues.

Thank you to everyone contributing to the conversations and to the vibrant atmosphere of .



Partially funded by

Co-organised by:
Polskie Towarzystwo Socjologiczne / Polish Sociological Association; Wydział Socjologii Uniwersytet Warszawski;
SGGW / Warsaw University of Life Sciences ; Uniwersytet Kardynała Stefana Wyszyńskiego ; Uniwersytet Civitas ; Akademia Pedagogiki Specjalnej im. Marii Grzegorzewskiej; Akademia Leona Koźmińskiego - Kozminski University; Uniwersytet SWPS

27/08/2026

🗳️ Final hours to vote in the ESA Elections 2026–2028

Voting closes today, 27 August, at 14:00 CET.

ESA members in good standing can vote for 1 candidate for President and up to 10 candidates for the Executive Committee.

Log in to your ESA account and make your voice count.
https://www.europeansociology.org/elections