Call for Papers
We invite original, unpublished research contributions that advance our understanding of platform power and its implications for social futures.
Submission Guidelines
SMSociety 2026 invites full paper submissions that present original, rigorous research on the conference theme: "Platform Power and Social Futures." We welcome empirical, theoretical, and methodological contributions from communication studies, political science, sociology, computer science, information science, law, and related disciplines.
All submissions will undergo double-blind peer review by at least two reviewers from the program committee. Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings and included in the ACM Digital Library.
Formatting Requirements
8,000 - 10,000 words (excluding references)
ACM Conference Proceedings Template
Double-blind peer review
EasyChair
English
APA 7th Edition
Submission Preparation
- Remove all author-identifying information from the manuscript for blind review.
- Include a structured abstract of no more than 300 words.
- Provide 5-7 keywords relevant to your research.
- Ensure all figures and tables are clearly labeled and referenced in the text.
- Use the ACM conference proceedings template available on the ACM website.
- At least one author of each accepted paper must register for and attend the conference.
Key Dates
- Submission Deadline
- September 15, 2025
- Notification
- December 1, 2025
- Camera-Ready
- January 15, 2026
- Conference
- March 2 - 6, 2026
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Submit via EasyChairTopics of Interest
We welcome submissions related to, but not limited to, the following topics organized across six thematic tracks:
Platform Governance & Regulation
- Regulatory frameworks for digital platforms
- Content moderation policies and practices
- Cross-border platform governance challenges
- Self-regulation vs. state intervention
Algorithmic Power & Accountability
- Algorithmic bias and fairness
- Transparency and explainability
- Auditing algorithms in social contexts
- Algorithmic labor management
Digital Public Spheres
- Platform influence on democratic discourse
- News media and platform dependencies
- Civic engagement in digital spaces
- Fragmentation and polarization
Data Justice & Digital Rights
- Privacy and surveillance
- Data sovereignty and ownership
- Digital inequality and access
- Consent and data ethics
AI, Automation & Social Change
- Generative AI and content creation
- Automated decision-making in public services
- AI and the future of work
- Synthetic media and deepfakes
Misinformation & Trust
- Misinformation detection and mitigation
- Trust in digital institutions
- Media literacy and resilience
- Health misinformation and public safety