The 6th International Scientific Conference & the 15th Student Research Conference SOCIETY. TECHNOLOGY. SOLUTIONS will take place at Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences in Valmiera, Latvia, on 7–8 April 2027.
In 2027, SOCIETY. TECHNOLOGY. SOLUTIONS aims to contribute to the synergy between society and technology by highlighting the following focus areas:
- sustainable entrepreneurship and economy;
- societal resilience, security and sustainability;
- virtual reality;
- data mining and artificial intelligence;
- sociotechnical systems modelling.
For the 15th Student Research Conference on 7 April 2027, students and recent graduates from Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences and other higher education institutions are invited to submit abstracts based on their recent study projects, bachelor’s theses, or master’s theses. At the student conference, there will be two options for presenting: an 8-minute oral presentation or a poster. The best abstracts, presentations and posters will be awarded.
For the 6th International Scientific Conference on 8 April 2027, authors are invited to submit original abstracts that have neither been previously published nor simultaneously submitted to other conferences or academic journals. The extended abstract format and thematic session discussions facilitate the validation of early-stage research and development concepts.
Conference presentations will be organised into thematic panels based on the subject matter of the accepted abstracts. Each panel will comprise four to six presenters and a moderator. Presenters will deliver an 8-minute presentation outlining the key objectives, methodology and findings of their research. The presentations will be followed by a moderated discussion, providing an opportunity for scholarly exchange and critical reflection.
The official language of the conference, including abstracts, presentations and discussions, is English.
Two abstract books will be published digitally: the Abstract Book of the 6th International Scientific Conference and the Abstract Book of the 15th Student Research Conference. A Digital Object Identifier (DOI) will be assigned to each abstract.
Abstract submission
Abstract submission for the 15th Student Research Conference and the 6th International Scientific Conference SOCIETY. TECHNOLOGY. SOLUTIONS is now open via Oxford Abstracts:
SOCIETY. TECHNOLOGY. SOLUTIONS 2027 abstract submission form
Please note that submission of an abstract for the Student Research Conference is subject to the approval of the research supervisor and will be accepted only upon receipt of a signed supervisor consent form.
Abstract submission closes on 11 November 2026. Review results and acceptance notifications will be announced by 11 December 2026.
PARTICIPATION FEES
15th Student Research Conference – 7 April 2027. Participation with a presentation and publication in the abstract book:
Participants | Fee |
Students and graduates of ViA | FREE |
Students and graduates of other Latvian higher education institutions | FREE |
Students and graduates of EUDRES University Alliance partners and associate partners | FREE |
Students and graduates of other higher education institutions | EUR 40 |
6th International Scientific Conference – 8 April 2027. Participation with a presentation and publication in the abstract book:
Participants | Regular fee | Early Bird by 8 January 2027 |
Staff and PhD students of ViA | FREE | – |
PhD students from ViA’s partner institutions of the joint doctoral study programmes | FREE | – |
PhD students from other higher education institutions | EUR 95 | EUR 70 |
Staff from partner and associate partner institutions of EUDRES University Alliance | EUR 95 | EUR 70 |
Other presenters | EUR 190 | EUR 150 |
The fee covers publication in the conference abstract book, presentation at the conference, and networking lunch and dinner for participants. The conference will also feature valuable training sessions. More information will be available soon.
Please note that participants are responsible for arranging and covering the costs of their own travel and accommodation. Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences will not coordinate or cover these expenses.
Staff and students from international higher education institutions are encouraged to contact their universities’ international offices for information about Erasmus+ opportunities and other available scholarships.
