Thank you for your interest in attending the conference. Please see below for conference fees. Registration will open early in 2026. If you have questions, please get in touch with us at [email protected].
| Category | Early Bird (on or before April 30, 2026) | Regular (on/after May 1, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Student | GBP £200 | GBP £250 |
| Postdoc / Adjunct Faculty / Independent Researcher | GBP £250 | GBP £350 |
| Academic / Nonprofit / Government | GBP £350 | GBP £450 |
| Industry | GBP £450 | GBP £550 |
| Low and middle income countries* | GBP £100 | GBP £100 |
If you are a displaced scholar from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Syria, Palestine, or elsewhere, and would like to attend the conference, please reach out to us at [email protected].
*Low and middle income countries as defined by the World Bank (and in use by the OECD). Full list here. Fees are based on your country of residence.
Logistics of Attendance
- The 2026 #SMSociety conference will be hosted as an in-person conference.
- The registration will allow you to attend all sessions, including tutorials/workshops, panels and paper and poster presentations. Your registration will also cover the various coffee breaks.
- In order to provide affordable conference fees, lunches will be self-organized.
- See our Venue/Travel page for more info regarding the venue and UK visa requirements.
- All corresponding authors of papers, posters, workshops, and panels must register by the early bird deadline *if you want to guarantee your place on the conference schedule*. If you register after the early bird deadline, we are unable to guarantee a place on the programme. It is your responsibility to ensure corresponding author details are correct.
How to Register
You can register on UAL’s E-Store. The full link is: https://estore.arts.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/london-college-of-communication/international-conference-on-social-media-and-society-2026.
Please note that the discounted Early Bird registration fee will apply up until 23:59 (GMT/UTC) on April 30, 2026. The regular registration fee is more than the Early Bird and begins on 00:00 (GMT/UTC) on May 1, 2026.
Please register early to take advantage of the discount and to avoid disappointment.
Registration Terms and Cancellation Policy
- Refund policy: You can request a refund of your conference registration for any reason up to 30 days before the event. Unfortunately, we are unable to process refunds after June 12, 2026.
- Session(s) are Not Guaranteed: No particular session in the conference is guaranteed. We reserve the right to change or cancel any session in the conference for any reason without notice.
- Travel Arrangements: Attendees are responsible for their own travel and visa arrangements and should be aware of the potential risks involved in attending any in-person event during these unprecedented times. See our Venue/Travel page for more info regarding the venue and visa requirements.
- Postponement or Cancellation: In the unlikely event of postponement or cancellation of the conference by the conference organizers, we will automatically refund your conference registration, but will not be responsible for any costs, damages, or other expenses of any kind incurred by registrant.
Assumption of the Risk and Code of Conduct
- Attending an in-person event like this conference includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. We strongly advise all attendees to prioritize their health and safety, follow local health guidelines, and make informed decisions regarding their participation in the conference.
- #SMSociety is committed to fostering a collegial forum for the exchanges of ideas and where all participants are treated with respect. Please email to [email protected] if you have any concerns before, during or after the conference.