SLSA hosting integrated streams with the Society for Social Studies of Science (4S) in Toronto

SLSA is pleased to host a series of integrated streams with the Society for Social Studies of Science (4S) in Toronto from October 8-10, 2026. This partnership with 4S, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Toronto, is designed to generate new synergies, collaborations, and solidarity. The 4S conference theme is Technopower • Technoscientific Futures.

SLSA invites members to submit abstracts and panel proposals to one of four broad SLSA-organized streams.

The deadline for proposals is April 30, 2026. For full details, see the Call for Papers.

We hope to see you in Toronto for what will no doubt be an exciting “conference within a conference.”

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SLSA Announcements

Published on August 8, 2026

4S Preliminary Program with SLSA sessions

The Society for Social Studies of Science has published the attached preliminary program for its 2026 conference in Toronto with the participation of SLSA members. The program will undergo further revision, and changes can still be requested through August 15.