Sport and art represent two complementary dimensions of human existence: the BODY and the SOUL. They are not separate but interact to create a unified whole of being....
“Art and Sport in Present & Future Society”
The 22nd International & Interdisciplinary Conference
(Rotating: Albania – Kosovo – North Macedonia)
The 7th CSL–AADF Conference
The 5th Peace Studies Forum (UPF–AIS)
Venue and Date:
7–8 May 2027
Tirana, ALBANIA
Host Institutions:
Albanian Academy of Science
University of Arts Tirana
Sports University of Tirana
Format: On-site and online (for Special Sessions)
Submission Deadlines
15 February 2027 - Early Deadline (also for members in Good Standing)
15 March 2027 - Final Deadline (including full papers for those interested in publishing them in the first issue of Proceedings)
30 June 2027 - Deadline for full papers (for the second issue of Proceedings).
Conference Aim
The aim of this International and Interdisciplinary Conference is to bring together researchers from all fields of study, students, academics, and other interested professionals from the Balkans, Europe, and beyond, in order to present research and exchange ideas on the central theme: “Art and Sport in Present & Future Society.”
Why this theme?
The theme “Art and Sport in Present & Future Society” responds to the profound transformations that contemporary society is undergoing at cultural, social, and technological levels. Art and sport, traditionally perceived as separate domains, are increasingly intersecting, creating new interdisciplinary spaces for research, innovation, and social development.
First, both fields play a fundamental role in shaping individual and collective identities. Art expresses human experiences, emotions, and visions of the future, while sport promotes values such as cooperation, discipline, fair competition, and physical and mental well-being. In an increasingly globalized and interdependent world, these two dimensions contribute to building cultural and social bridges among diverse communities.
Second, technological developments and digitalization have generated new forms of interaction between art and sport, including new media, hybrid performances, and virtual experiences. These developments require new research approaches and theoretical frameworks that only an interdisciplinary perspective can provide.
Third, in the context of global challenges—such as public health, social inclusion, education, and sustainable development—art and sport emerge as powerful tools for intervention and social transformation. They contribute to improving quality of life and fostering more inclusive and resilient societies.
In this context, the conference aims to create an open platform for dialogue and international collaboration, where scholars and practitioners from different fields can explore the intersections, challenges, and potentials of art and sport in the present and the future.
Conference Structure
The conference is interdisciplinary and open to contributions in 15 Permanent Thematic Sessions (listed below), as well as in approximately the same number of Special Sessions or Workshops organized by Partner Institutions.
This annual conference rotates each year between Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia. The 22nd edition (2027) will be held in Tirana, following previous conferences in Gjakova – Kosovo (2026), Shkoder – Albania (2025), Prishtina – Kosovo (2024), Vlore – Albania (2023), Gjilan – Kosovo (2022), Korce – Albania (2021), Prizren – Kosovo (2020), Durres – Albania (2019), Mitrovica – Kosovo (2018), Tirana – Albania (2017), Tetovo – North Macedonia (2016), among others.
Institutional Framework
This conference will be hosted by two universities with a distinguished history and strong academic tradition in their respective fields—the University of Arts and the Sports University of Tirana—in close partnership with the Academy of Sciences of Albania, as well as with other universities and institutions in Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Italy, and beyond.
Future Editions
In line with the AIS-ALBSA 2030 Agenda and its partners, upcoming editions are planned to be held in: Peja – Kosovo (2028); Elbasan – Albania (2029); Skopje – North Macedonia (2030) ...
Organizing Institutions:
Albanian Academy of Science, ALBANIA
University of Arts Tirana, ALBANIA
Sports University of Tirana, ALBANIA
CSL – AADF Center for School Leadership, ALBANIA (Seventh Conference)
Universal Peace Federation, UPF (Fifth Peace Studies Forum)
University "Haxhi Zeka" Peje, KOSOVO
LINK University Roma, ITALY
University “Nënë Tereza” Skopje, NORTH MACEDONIA
LTC & Polis Publications (Sixth Conference)
South East European University, NORTH MACEDONIA
National Association of Sociologists ANS, ITALY
University "Fehmi Agani" Gjakove, KOSOVO
University "Luigj Gurakuqi" Shkoder, ALBANIA
Public University "Kadri Zeka" Gijilan, KOSOVO
University "Aleksander Moisiu" Durres, ALBANIA
University of Mitrovica "Isa Boletini", KOSOVO
University "Fan S. Noli" Korca, ALBANIA
University "Ukshin Hoti" Prizren, KOSOVO
University "Ismail Qemali" Vlora, ALBANIA
AAB University College, KOSOVO
Barleti University Tirana, ALBANIA
Dardania University College Pristine, KOSOVO
Qiriazi University College Tirana, ALBANIA
Institute of Sociology, Demographic Research and Innovation (ISDI), KOSOVO
Institute of Science and Technology - INSI, KOSOVO
International Sociological Association, ISA
Albanian Institute of Sociology - Albanian Sociological Association
Conference Scientific Committee
Co-Chairs (on behalf of the Host Institutions):
Acad. Prof. Dr. Vasil TOLE – Vice President, Albanian Academy of Sciences
Prof. Dr. Agron KASA – Rector, Sports University of Tirana
Prof. Dr. Erald BAKALLI – Rector, University of Arts Tirana
Members: (to be listed, before 30 November 2026)
Conference Coordinators:
Prof. Assoc. Dr. Arjan Paço – Vice Rector, University of Arts Tirana
Prof. Assoc. Dr. Arben Kaçurri – Vice Rector, Sports University of Tirana
Dr. Jola KEPI – CEO, Center for School Leadership (CSL-AADF), Albania
Conference Organizing Committee
Prof. Dr. Leke Sokoli (Chair) – AIS-ALBSA), Coordinator of Partner Institutions
Prof. Assoc. Besim Gollopeni – UMIB & Institute of Sociology, Demographic Research and Innovation (ISDI), Kosovo
Prof. Dr. Robert ÇITOZI – Sports University of Tirana & AIS-ALBSA
Representatives of Co-organizing Institutions: (to be listed, before 30 November 2026)
Conference themes:
I. Central Theme: “Art and Sport in Present & Future Society”
II. Other themes: by 14 Sections (CSL - TS13)
CSL. Sixth Annual Conference of School Leadership (CSL - AADF)
TS01. Culture, Arts, Public Sphere and Communication
TS02. Population, Migration and Diaspora
TS04. Politics, Democracy, Integration and Law
TS05. Religion, Collective Behavior and Social Movements
TS06. Marriage, Family, Welfare, Social Policy and Community
TS07. Childhood, Youth, Leisure, Aging and Gender
TS08. Work, Professions, Leadership, Organization, Urban and Rural Affairs
TS09. Comparative, Historical, Regional, Global and Future Studies
TS10. Security, Medicine, Public Health, Deviance and Social Control
TS11. Ethnic Relations, Nationalism, Human Rights
TS12. Environment, Economy, Tourism and Development
TS13. Science, Technology, Digitalization and Innovation
Special Sessions, Workshops, or Academic Forums:
Normally 15 Special Sessions/or Workshops/or Academic Forums (the same number as the Permanent Thematic Sessions - based on proposals from partner institutions).
1. Fifth Peace Studies Forum: Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and Albanian Institute of Sociology – Albanian Sociological Association (AIS-ALBSA)
(other Special Sessions, Workshops, or Academic Forums: to be listed, before 30 November 2026)
Registration fee:
This conference is based on Institutional Contributions. And there is no fee of participation for Permanent Individual Members in Good Standing.
But, the conference is open for participants from all over the world. And unable to cover the costs of the conference, a participation fee will be applied by category of countries, based on World Bank rankings, October 2025
(A, B, C Countries; www.worldbank.org). The fee of participation, by the Category of the Countries:
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Categories of the Countries |
Fee of Participation |
Including full paper with ISBN Code or with ISSN Code |
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Category A: High Income |
70 EUR |
+ 70 EUR |
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Category B: Upper middle income |
50 EUR |
+ 60 EUR |
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Category C: Low income |
30 EUR |
+ 50 EUR |
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Members in GOOD STANDING |
NO FEE OF PARTICIPATION |
50 EUR |
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Note 1: Categories of the Countries; The World Bank: www.worldbank.org or ISA http://www.isa-sociology.org/en/membership/table-of-economies-by-category/ Note 2: For registration fees for Special Sessions, please contact the conference secretary |
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Publications/documents:
1. Proceedings with ISBN code (which includes the program, organizers, plenary sessions, thematic scientific sessions, special sessions, abstracts, or even full papers, up to the index of participants, etc.)
2. Individual Certificate "for participating and presenting the paper...."
3. Full Papers, in proceedings with code ISBN - optional (in English).
4. Publication, as an article in the international scientific journal "Social Studies" with ISSN Code [ISSN 2309-3455] also noting "Presented in the International Conference..." - Optional (in English, or Albanian), Link: https://www.sociology.al/en/social-studies-journal)
Note: A person can apply - as author or coauthor - with two abstracts, or full papers (no more). However, they must be in different conference sessions.
How to Submit Abstracts Online?
1. Select a Thematic Session (CSL – ST13) to which you wish to participate (above)
2. Fill out the Abstract Submission Form (will open after selecting the Thematic Session) & Submit...
3. Wait for the confirmation of abstract receipt; those who do not receive confirmation within 10 days should contact the secretary of the conference, by e-mail or WhatsApp
4. Wait for the Acceptance Letter
5. Contact with Secretary of the conference for the registration procedures;
6. Take the confirmation of the registration.
Chair of the Secretary of the conference:
Elda KUTROLLI - AIS-ALBSA Secretariat
E-mail: conference@sociology.al; annual.int.conference@gmail.com
Mob. +355692044722
We are looking forward to meeting you in Tirana, Albania in May 2027 !