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Dear Scientists,

We are pleased to invite you to participate in the Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Congress. The congress will be held on June 12–13, 2026, in a hybrid format (with both in-person and online participation options), in collaboration with the Social Alliances Network and Research Center (SOSYOPARK) of Istanbul Medeniyet University and the Istanbul Association for Thought and Society (IFTAM), with the participation of scientists, researchers, and practitioners.

The congress seeks to provide a scientific platform for discussing topics such as social entrepreneurship, public entrepreneurship, management in non-governmental organizations (NGOs), new practices in NGOs, best practice examples in NGOs, social innovation, social marketing and impact communication, funding, finance and sustainability, NGOs and education, public–civil society relations, volunteer management, community building, and more. 

Abstracts accepted for the congress will be published in an abstract e-book. Authors who wish may also submit full papers for inclusion in the proceedings book.

The deadline for abstract submission is April 30, 2026. We look forward to your contributions and thank you in advance.

📌 Abstract Submission Period: April 1–30, 2026
📌 Announcement of Accepted Abstracts: May 15, 2026
📌 Congress Program Announcement: June 1, 2026
📌 Congress Dates: June 12–13, 2026
📌 Full Paper Submission Period: June 15 – August 1, 2026
📌 Editorial/Peer Review Process: August 1 – September 1, 2026
📌 Notification of Review Results: September 7, 2026
📌 Editorial Revisions and Submission to Publisher: September 7 – October 1, 2026
📌 Book Publication Date: October 31, 2026

🌐 Web: https://www.sosyogirisim.org/
📨 Email: info@sosyogirisim.org
📱 WhatsApp: +90 535 588 33 36
☎ Phone: +90 216 280 22 60

Address:
İstanbul Medeniyet Üniversitesi Rektörlüğü (Istanbul Medeniyet University Rectorate)

Kuzey Kampüs, Ziraat Bankası Kütüphane Binası -1. Kat Konferans Salonları

(North Campus, Ziraat Bank Library Building, Basement Level (Level -1), Conference Halls)

Ünalan Mahallesi Ünalan Sokak D100 Karayolu, Ünalan, Yanyol, 34700 Üsküdar/İstanbul

https://www.medeniyet.edu.tr/tr/kampuste-yasam/tesisler/konferans-ve-toplanti-salonlari

Applications should be sent to the email address above with the subject line:
“Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation Congress Paper Submission.”

Sincerely,
Congress Organizing Committee