World Conference on Social Innovation, Humanities & Cultural Studies (WCSIHCS 2027)
An international forum in Osaka, Japan where researchers, academics, students and industry professionals present their work in person or online and publish it in the conference proceedings.
- Dates
- LocationOsaka, Japan
- Paper deadline
Paper submission closes in
- Peer reviewDecision in 3 working days
- ProceedingsWith ISBN
- PresentationIn person or online
Selected papers may be considered by partner journals, which make their own decision.
About the conference
About WCSIHCS 2027
The World Conference on Social Innovation, Humanities & Cultural Studies (WCSIHCS 2027) will be held in Osaka, Japan on 8–9 February 2027. It is organised by International Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Management (IASTEM) together with 11 other subject conferences at the IASTEM International Conference, Osaka.
WCSIHCS brings together researchers, academics, industry professionals and students to present original research in World Conference on Social Innovation, Humanities & Cultural Studies, exchange ideas and build international collaborations. Papers can be presented in person, as a poster or online, and English is the conference language.
2
days of presentations and networking
At a glance
Key conference information
- Conference dates 8–9 February 2027
- Location Osaka, Japan
- Format In person or online
- Paper deadline 12 January 2027
Plan your participation
Important dates
Key deadlines for WCSIHCS 2027.
- Paper submission deadline
- Early bird registration ends
- Last date of registration
- Acceptance or rejection
- Within 3 working days of submission
- Conference
No reply within 3 working days? Email info@iastem.org with your paper ID.
Call for papers
Conference topics
Original research papers, abstracts, case studies and review papers in World Conference on Social Innovation, Humanities & Cultural Studies are welcome. Topics include, but are not limited to:
Social Innovation
Social Entrepreneurship
Technology for Social Impact
Inclusive Innovation Models
Community-Led Development
Digital Inclusion Initiatives
Social Innovation Ecosystems
Impact Measurement and Evaluation
Sustainable Social Enterprises
Innovation for Public Services
Future of Social Change
Humanities
Digital Humanities
Ethics in Emerging Technologies
Human Values in AI Era
Contemporary Philosophical Studies
Media, Society and Communication
Literature in the Digital Age
Human Rights and Social Justice
Migration and Identity Studies
Globalization and Cultural Change
Interdisciplinary Humanities Research
Cultural Studies
Cultural Heritage Preservation
Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Popular Culture and Media
Cultural Diplomacy
Language, Identity and Society
Digital Culture and Virtual Communities
Global Cultural Exchanges
Arts, Creativity and Innovation
Cultural Sustainability
Cultural Diversity and Inclusion
Papers must be original and not published or under review elsewhere. Submission guidelines
Participate
Paper submission guidelines
Prepare your manuscript and follow the steps below.
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Prepare your paper
Original work in English, in the conference paper format: abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, conclusion and references.
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Submit online
Use the submission form and choose WCSIHCS 2027. Word (.doc, .docx) or PDF. Listeners register without a paper.
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Receive the decision
The review decision arrives by email within 3 working days. Accepted authors then register and send the final paper.
Author guidelines
- Original research, not published or under review elsewhere
- Up to 8 pages including abstract, figures, tables and references
- US$20 for each page over 8 pages
- Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) or PDF
- Correct affiliation for every author and co-author
- The paper is presented by one of its authors or co-authors
Presentation formats
- Oral: 15 minutes in total, including 5 minutes for questions. A Windows computer with PowerPoint is available.
- Poster: up to 36 × 48 inches (3 × 4 ft), printed by the author. One author stays with the poster during the session.
- Online: present live with a webcam, microphone, Google Chrome and a stable connection. A technical test is arranged before the conference.
Ready to share your research?
Submit your paper or abstract by 12 January 2027. Can't use the form? Email info@iastem.org.
Editorial standards
Peer review process
Every abstract and paper submitted to WCSIHCS 2027 goes through the same steps. You can follow your submission with the paper ID in your confirmation email.
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Similarity check
The text is checked with plagiarism detection software. Papers with too much overlap are returned to the author for changes.
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Review by two reviewers
Two internal or external IASTEM reviewers assess originality, relevance to the conference theme, method and clarity.
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Decision within 3 working days
You receive one of three decisions by email: accepted, accepted with changes, or not accepted, with the reviewers' comments.
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Registration and final paper
Accepted authors register for the conference and send the camera-ready paper in the conference template.
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Presentation and proceedings
Registered papers are presented in person or online and published in the proceedings with an ISBN and a Crossref DOI.
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Journal review (optional)
Papers extended by at least 20% can be sent to a partner journal, which runs its own review 25–60 days after the conference and makes the final decision.
Featured speakers
Keynote speakers
The keynote speakers of WCSIHCS 2027 will be announced on this page.
Want to speak at WCSIHCS 2027?
Professors, senior researchers and industry experts with at least 5 years of experience can apply as keynote or session speakers.
Programme
Tentative conference schedule
The usual plan of the presentation day. The final programme with your presentation time is emailed to registered delegates after the registration deadline.
Presentation day ·
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Registration at the desk
9:00 – 9:30Collect your conference kit and name card.
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Inaugural session and keynote addresses
9:30 – 10:00Opening of the conference.
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Tea and refreshment break
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Technical session 1
10:15 – 13:00Oral and poster presentations.
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Lunch break
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Technical session 2
14:00 – 16:00Oral, poster and online presentations.
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Certificate presentation and awards ceremony
16:00 – 16:30One best paper award in each oral presentation session.
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Closing ceremony
16:30 – 16:45
Timings may change. Please check with info@iastem.org before making travel arrangements.
Join WCSIHCS 2027
Registration and payment
Choose your category and participation mode, then pay online. At least one author of every accepted paper must register by 19 January 2027 for the paper to appear in the proceedings and the programme.
In person, the fee includes
- Technical sessions
- Conference folder or bag and name badge
- Participation and presentation certificates
- Printed conference proceedings
- Coffee breaks and lunch on the presentation day
- Welcome reception and conference banquet
Online: the online sessions and the certificates. Inclusions depend on the registration category.
After payment
Email the filled registration form, your payment receipt and the final paper to info@iastem.org. Forms are in the downloads.
Good to know
Card, bank transfer, PayPal or Western Union (email us for the details). A registration can be transferred to a colleague or to another IASTEM event. Approved refunds are paid one week after the conference, less transaction charges. Visa refusals are not covered. Refund policy
Research outcomes
Publication opportunities
Registered and presented papers of WCSIHCS 2027 are published in the conference proceedings with an ISBN, archived in the World Research Library, and each paper receives a DOI registered through Crossref.
Selected papers can be considered for international journals with an ISSN, including Scopus and Web of Science indexed journals, subject to each journal's review, scope and fees. Contact the conference coordinator for journal options.
Indexing of the proceedings in Google Scholar, DOAJ and other platforms depends on their own evaluation. No indexing outcome is guaranteed.
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Proceedings with ISBN
Printed conference proceedings for every registered paper.
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Crossref DOI
A persistent identifier for long-term access and citation.
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Partner journals
Extended papers (20% more) can be sent to journals with an ISSN.
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Best paper award
One award in each oral presentation session.
By session
Who can participate
Who should attend?
WCSIHCS 2027 is open to the research, academic and professional community, as an author, speaker or listener.
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Students
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD and postdoctoral researchers presenting their work, at a student fee.
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Academics
University faculty, lecturers and researchers sharing original findings.
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Industry professionals
Practitioners, R&D teams and consultants presenting applied research.
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Listeners
Delegates who attend all sessions without a paper and receive a participation certificate.
Why participate
Benefits of attending
What your registration includes and the discounts available.
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Proceedings and materials
Registration includes the conference sessions, proceedings, conference kit and certificates.
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Certificates and CPD hours
Presentation or participation certificate, with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.
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Lunch and refreshments
Included for in-person participants on the presentation day.
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Present online
Can't travel? Present live online and receive the certificate and proceedings digitally.
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Group discount
Three or more participants from the same university or organisation get a group discount.
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Member discount
IASTEM membership is free, and members get a discount on eligible registrations.
Location
Meet us in Osaka, Japan
3 Chome-12-10 Toyosaki, Kita Ward, Osaka, 531-0072, Japan
Hotel Details
A 3-minute walk from the nearest subway station, this contemporary hotel is 3 minutes on foot from Umeda Arts Theater and 5 km from the 16th-century Osaka Castle.
The streamlined rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some offer sofas.
A breakfast buffet is served in a casual restaurant. Parking is available.
- 8–9 February 2027
- Osaka, Japan
- Online presentation option
- Invitation letter for your visa
Please check this page for the confirmed venue before booking travel or accommodation.
Academic leadership
Advisory committee
Members of the IASTEM advisory committee who support the academic programme.
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Dr. B.S. SHANKAR
Professor & Head, Civil Engineering Dept, ALLIANCE UNIVERSITY, Bangalore
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Dr. Suresh P M
Professor PG Studies Dept. of Mech. Engg. ACS College of Engineering Kambipura
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Sudhanshu Singh
Assistant Professor, Amity University Rajasthan - Jaipur
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Dr. Asma Saqib
Assistant professor Biochemistry Maharani’s Science College for Women Bangalore, India PhD: Bangalore…
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Prof. Miglena Temelkova, PhD
Rector of University of Telecommunications and Posts
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Prof.Dr. Sahar Fahmy Mehanna
Fish Stock Assessment Expert GCC and Yemen
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Dr. Amjad Ali Pasha
Department of Aerospace Engineering, King Abdulaziz University.
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BEHNOOSH SALIMBAHRAMI,
Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering,University of Payamnoor, PNU, Tehran, Iran
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Binod Khadka
State Key Laboratory of Disaster Reduction in Civil Engineering, Department of Disaster Mitigation for…
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SUMIT KUSHWAHA
PHD., Research-cum-Teaching Fellow, Department of Electronics Engineering, Kamla Nehru Institute of…
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Dr. Kumar Abhishek
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research…
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Dr. R. K. Kalaria
Assistant Professor In-charge Head Bioinformatics Section Aspee Shakilam Biotechnology Institute Navsari…
Research with impact
UN Sustainable Development Goals
IASTEM conferences support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by promoting responsible research and global knowledge exchange. Research in World Conference on Social Innovation, Humanities & Cultural Studies often connects with goals such as these:
- Goal 3: Good health
- Goal 4: Quality education
- Goal 7: Clean energy
- Goal 9: Industry and innovation
- Goal 13: Climate action
- Goal 17: Partnerships
Examples only. IASTEM is not affiliated with or endorsed by the United Nations.
Conference organiser
About IASTEM
The International Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Management (IASTEM) promotes academic excellence, research innovation and international collaboration. It organises international conferences where researchers, academics, industry professionals and students present research and explore new developments across disciplines.
Its conferences bring academia and industry together and share research through proceedings and partner publications, subject to their editorial requirements.
Organiser details
- Organisation:
- International Academy of Science, Technology, Engineering and Management
- Email:
- info@iastem.org
- Phone and WhatsApp:
- +91 82808 62844
- India office:
- Plot No. 30, Dharma Vihar, Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar, Odisha 751030, India
- Malaysia office:
- Block A-2-3A, South City Mall Condominium, Jalan Serdang, 43300 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
Need to know
Frequently asked questions
How do I submit my paper or abstract?
Use the online submission form, choose the conference city, date and title, and attach your abstract or full paper (Word or PDF). You receive a confirmation link by email and the review decision within three working days.
How long should my abstract and full paper be?
The abstract should be 300 to 400 words. A full paper should be 6 to 8 pages in the double-column template; each extra page costs US$20.
Can I present online instead of attending in person?
Yes. Online and video presentation is available for our conferences through Zoom. Choose the online fee when you register.
Can I attend without presenting a paper?
Yes. Register as a listener (delegate) to attend all sessions and receive a participation certificate.
Can a co-author present the paper?
Yes, with the consent of the corresponding or main author.
Where will my paper be published?
Registered and presented papers are published in the conference proceedings with an ISBN and a Crossref DOI, and archived in World Research Library. Selected papers may be considered by partner journals, which make their own decision.
Will my paper be published in a Scopus-indexed journal?
Not automatically. Only selected papers that meet the journal's quality, scope and editorial requirements may be considered, and the author pays the journal's fee. Conference acceptance does not guarantee journal publication.
How do I get a visa invitation letter?
After your registration and payment are confirmed, email your registration form, payment receipt, a passport-size photo and a copy of your passport to info@iastem.org. The letter supports your visa application but does not guarantee approval.
Get in touch
Contact the conference team
Questions about submission, registration, the invitation letter or publication? We usually reply within one working day.
- Emailinfo@iastem.org
- Phone and WhatsApp+91 82808 62844
- Telegram@ConferenceCoordinator
- Conference locationOsaka, Japan