SAICoPSS

The 6th Sunan Ampel International Conference of Political Social Sciences (SAICoPSS) 2026

The 6th Sunan Ampel International Conference of Political and Social Sciences (SAICOPSS) 2026:

Global Uncertainty, Local Resilience: Governance, Security and Social Transformation

The Sunan Ampel International Conference of Political and Social Sciences (SAICoPSS) is an annual public event designed to facilitate academic presentations on social, political and religious issues relevant to the conference’s theme. It also aims to promote collaboration between academics and professionals, to foster ongoing knowledge exchange and discussion about contemporary issues.

The conference features two main sessions: (1) Plenary session where experts discuss the conference’s central theme; and (2) Parallel sessions where presenters share and discuss their research, exchange ideas and perspectives on issues related to the main theme.

Hosted by the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya (UINSA), the conference is conducted virtually through the Zoom Webinar Platform. Presenters are encouraged to contribute to both the conference and publications.

The conference welcomes papers from diverse disciplines, perspectives, and geographical areas, focusing on the development of multidisciplinary and inclusive knowledge. It provides a platform not only for academics to analyze political and social phenomena, but also for stakeholders from both academic and professional sectors to engage in broad intellectual discourse.

Announcement

Selected Abstracts Announcement

SAICoPSS 2026 Plenary Session Schedule (to be announced)

Call for Papers !

The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) at UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya (UINSA) will host the 6th Sunan Ampel International Conference of Social and Political Sciences 2026 (SAICoPSS) on October 21-22, 2026, through Zoom Meeting.

This year’s main theme is “Global Uncertainty, Local Resilience: Governance, Security and Social Transformation”​. This event  will offer an opportunity for deep discussions across these sub-themes, focusing on conflict and resilience from interdisciplinary perspectives.

Sub-themes of SAICoPSS 2026:

Shifting Hegemonies and Multipolarity: Navigating diplomatic relations, state sovereignty, and alliance-building amid the fragmentation of the traditional global order.

Climate Diplomacy and Resource Geopolitics: International cooperation and friction over green transitions, energy security, and scarce resources.

State Capacity and Crisis Governance: Evaluating institutional responses to global shocks, public health emergencies, and economic instability.

Civil Society and Social Movements: The role of grassroots activism, NGOs, and citizen mobilization in demanding political accountability.

Social Inequalities and Marginalization: Addressing the widening gap in wealth, gender disparity, and racial inequality during economic crises.

Community Resilience and Social Capital: How local communities build networks of trust, mutual aid, and adaptation to survive systemic shocks.

Islam, Human Rights, and Global Citizenship: Reconciling Islamic political jurisprudence with international human rights standards and global ethics.

Eco-Theology and Climate Action: Islamic perspectives on environmental stewardship (Khilafah) and sustainability in the Anthropocene.

Contemporary Fiqh (Jurisprudence) for Minorities: How Muslim minority communities navigate legal, cultural, and political integration in non-Muslim majority states.

Digital Transformation and Educational Equity: Bridging the digital divide and ensuring inclusive access to quality hybrid/online education.

Speakers

Dustin Barter, Ph.D.
(University of Cambridge, United Kingdom)		Kamshat Saginbekova, Ph.D.
(Maqsut Narikbayev University, Kazakhstan)		Prof. Song Qingrun
(Beijing Foreign Studies University, China)		Dr. Iva Yulianti Umdatul Izzah, S. Sos, M.Si.
(UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya, Indonesia)

Important Dates

Register Now !

You can register as either a presenter or participant for the 6th Sunan Ampel International Conference of Social and Political Sciences
(SAICoPSS) 2026 by completing the registration form. The registration fee for presenters is IDR 200.000,- or USD 20 per paper

For presenters, submit your abstracts and full paper to saicopss@uinsa.ac.id. Please ensure you adhere to the APA Style 7th Edition Common Reference Examples Guide for proper formatting.

All presented papers will be published. Selected papers will be published in the journals, with additional publication fee. The remaining papers will be published in the SAICoPSS Proceedings without additional publication fee.

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