8th International Conference on

Gender Studies and Sexuality

Learn more about the 8th International Conference on Gender Studies and Sexuality

The Gender Studies Conference – Learn, Engage, Develop

The topics of gender equality and representation, socio-political and cultural understanding, legislative and social efforts to combat discriminatory practices, the rights of the LGBT community members – there are dozens of subjects that are as important as they are pressing.

ICGSS 2027 will dive into the topics that impact the social fabric of communities worldwide. It will uncover trends, discuss urgent needs, and use the power of the network to brainstorm innovative ideas.

The 8th International Sexuality and Gender Studies Conference is an event that every academic or enthusiast of the discipline must consider attending. So mark your calendar for 23 – 25 April 2027 and make your way to the majestic city of Madrid, Spain.

Attending the gender studies conferences is not only about presenting, it is also about the community and the people who attend them to hear about the latest research and share their knowledge.

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Why Join the International Sexuality and Gender Studies Conference

ICGSS 2027 is not simply an event. It’s a platform that sparks important conversations. It’s a network of scientists, researchers, PhD candidates and graduate students, also followers and enthusiasts who are simply interested in knowing more about gender and sexuality studies. It’s an opportunity to actively participate in shaping the field and bringing it into the future.Here are just a few of the reasons to join the Sexuality and Gender Studies Conference:

Who Attends This Sexuality & Gender Studies Conference

The Gender Studies Conference is attended by researchers, scientists, graduate and post-graduate students, as well as representatives of for-profit and non-profit organizations, research institutions, and government agencies. Furthermore, this event is open to everyone interested in Gender/Sexuality studies to celebrate and promote the importance of this topic. You are guaranteed engaging discussions that bring diverse opinions under the common goal of delivering actionable results that move social and legislative efforts forward.

Oral Presentation

Be an oral presenter of the Gender Studies Conferences 2027 and present your research to a truly international audience.

Virtual Presentation

If you can’t attend the gender studies conferences in person but want to share your research with our international community, join as a virtual presenter.

Poster Presentation

Send your research paper to be a poster presenter at the Sexuality Conference 2027 and show your research.

Listener

Join sexuality and gender conference as a listener.

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Deadlines

Authors will be notified of Abstract acceptance within 07 to 14 days. The optional full paper submission, including detailed guidelines for publication in Conference Proceedings or peer-reviewed journals, will be emailed within a few weeks after the conference.

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Conference Themes & Topics

The Gender Studies Conferences 2027 will offer cutting-edge scientific and educational content with many sessions on Gender Studies and Sexuality.

  • Abortion Rights
  • Anti-Gender Mobilization
  • Benevolent Sexism
  • Contemporary Family
  • Culture of Gender
  • EcoFeminism
  • Female Genital Mutilation
  • Femicide
  • Feminist Research
  • Feminist Studies
  • Femme Invisibility
  • First-Wave Feminism
  • Gamergate
  • Gay and Lesbian History
  • Gender and Democracy
  • Gender and Health
  • Gender and Human Rights
  • Gender and International Development
  • Gender and Leadership
  • Gender and Literature
  • Gender and Media Studies
  • Gender and Politics
  • Gender and Popular Culture
  • Gender and Public Policy
  • Gender and Religion
  • Gender and Science
  • Gender and Sexual Diversity
  • Gender and Sexuality
  • Gender and Technology
  • Gender and The Law
  • Gender and The Workplace
  • Gender Equality
  • Gender Gap
  • Gender Politics of Development
  • Gender Stereotypes
  • Gendered Borders
  • Gender-Neutral Language
  • Heterosexual Transvestites
  • Human Right Issues
  • Identity and Difference
  • LGBTQ Studies
  • Men and Masculinities
  • Men’s Studies
  • Multiraciality
  • Politics of Sexuality
  • Polysexual
  • Radical Feminism
  • Reproductive Politics
  • Rethinking Sex and Gender
  • Same-Sex Adoption Rights
  • Same-Sex Marriage
  • Same-Sex Parenting
  • Sexual and Gender Identities
  • Sexuality Studies
  • Transgender Studies
  • Transsexuals

Past Speakers

Janet Bennion

Lucy Glasspool

Zihan Zhang

Glen Anthony Harris

Lars Sörries-Vorberge

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Lydia R. Cooper

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Patricia Moynagh

Alex Baird

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Savage Bear

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Astrid Van Weyenberg

Join The Top Sexuality and Gender Studies Conferences 2027!

ICGSS – Bigger Impact, Stronger Network

This is the seventh edition of the gender studies conference. In recent years, it has grown exponentially in size and reach. ICGSS is undoubtedly becoming a must-attend conference in the field.

Teams of 3+ participants can receive a special discount. Contact us at info@icgss.org to claim it.

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12 October 2026

Early Bird Registration Deadline

Authors (Students): € 300
Authors (Regular): € 340
Listener: € 120
Virtual Delegate: € 120
Extra Papers: € 75

12 February 2027

Early Registration Deadline

Authors (Students): € 340
Authors (Regular): € 380
Listener: € 140
Virtual Delegate: € 140
Extra Papers: € 75

12 April 2027

Late Registration Deadline

Authors (Students): € 380
Authors (Regular): € 420
Listener: € 160
Virtual Delegate: € 160
Extra Papers: € 75

Testimonials

Academic Sexuality & Gender Conference Proceedings and Publication

The Abstracts of all accepted and registered papers will be published in the Conference Abstract Book with an ISBN Number. Full papers will have publication opportunities in various Indexed International Journals, including SCOPUS, Web of Science, DOAJ, and many more.

  • Each Paper will be assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) from Crossref.
  • The proceedings shall be submitted to Google Scholar for Indexing.
  • All accepted and registered papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings with ISSN Number.
  • All registered papers have publication opportunities in various indexed international journals.

The 8th International Conference on Gender Studies and Sexuality follows strict anti-plagiarism policies. As such, every submission is checked for plagiarism using Crossref Similarity Check Powered by iThenticate. All articles submitted to the conference first undergo a plagiarism check before being sent to our scientific committee for review. The submission will be automatically rejected at any time if found plagiarized. You can find out more about the iThenticate software here:  https://www.crossref.org/services/similarity-check

The Indian Journal of Gender Studies

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  • ISSN: 0971-5215
  • Online ISSN: 0973-0672

 

The Indian Journal of Gender Studies is a peer-reviewed journal. Its objective is to encourage and publish research, analysis and informed discussion on issues relating to gender. Often, contributions challenge existing social attitudes and academic biases that obstruct a holistic understanding of the role of the family, particularly of its women members, community and a wider polity. In recent years, the journal has focused on women in politics, violence as a phenomenon, disability, the social organization of the family, women’s livelihood matters, institutional, legal and policy questions, and motherhood and child care. Journal is included in the following abstracting and indexing databases: Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC), Bibliography of Asian Studies (BAS), SCOPUS, Social Sciences Citation Index (Web of Science), Social Services Abstracts – ProQuest, Studies on Women and Gender Abstracts and many more.

https://journals.sagepub.com/home/ijg

Journal of Language and Sexuality

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  • ISSN 2211-3770
  • E-ISSN 2211-3789

 

The Journal of Language and Sexuality aims to present research on the discursive formations of sexuality, including sexual desire, sexual identities, sexual politics and sexuality in diaspora. Of interest is linguistic work in the widest possible sense, including work in sociolinguistics, anthropological linguistics, pragmatics, semantics, discourse analysis, applied linguistics, and other modes of language-centered inquiry that will contribute to the investigation of discourses of sexuality and their linguistic and social consequences. This journal is peer reviewed and indexed in: CNKI Scholar ; Dimensions ; Glottolog ; IBR/IBZ ; Linguistics Abstracts Online ; Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts (LLBA) ; MLA International Bibliography ; Scopus.

https://www.benjamins.com/catalog/jls

Discover Madrid

Madrid is one of the world’s liveliest, most entertaining and vibrant cities during the day, but even more so at night. The Spanish capital does not only offer art, shopping, nightlife and excellent gastronomy but it also presents both visitors and locals with all imaginable options for leisure and academic reasons. Great weather, world-renowned museums, elegant architecture, palaces, beautiful parks to relax in, and not to forget the world’s best training in research, technology, and innovation. As people from all over the world come together to study in Madrid, you’re exposed to not just one culture, but many others as well. The culturally diverse nature of Madrid lets people from different countries all over the world meet and interact. Remember, getting to experience and learn about other cultures can be a significant boost to your knowledge. In terms of things to do, Madrid is vast and has a lot of Spaniard feel to it. If you want to learn about Spanish culture, history, and food, visit Madrid first of all Spanish cities. To get the most out of your visit to Madrid, you should better have at least three days on your plan. 

City Tour

We would also like to offer the participants a one-day city tour free of charge. Great chance for participants to mingle around as well as appreciate the largest and most historical city of Madrid with its famous buildings, architecture and rich culture.

Network

Attending International Conference on Gender Studies and Sexuality 2027 will provide an opportunity to network and share thoughts on recent advances with other academics and experts in the same or similar fields.

Invitation Letter

If you require a visa, we advise you to obtain and submit an official Letter of Invitation from the conference organizers to help facilitate the visa process. Please note that Letters of Invitation are only issued to registered and paid/approved delegates.