ECSM

12th European Conference on Social Media
22 - 23 May 2025, Porto, Portugal

ISCAP, Porto Portugal

Welcome to ECSM 2025

The European Conference on Social Media (ECSM) is a well-established academic conference, held annually for over a decade, with a focus on advancing research and dialogue around social media. The primary aim of ECSM is to provide a platform for scholars, researchers, practitioners, and industry professionals to share and discuss their findings on the multifaceted impacts of social media. The conference emphasises the importance of understanding how social media influences various sectors, including society, education, business, and governance. The open access conference proceedings, published annually, provide valuable insights and are frequently cited by academics, policymakers, and industry professionals, underscoring the conference’s role in shaping the future of cyber warfare and security. 

Conference Chair

Susana Pinto

Programme Chair

Luciana Oliveira

Personal Message from Conference Chair

We are delighted to welcome you to the European Conference on Social Media (ECSM 2025) at ISCAP Porto Accounting and Business School. Nestled in the vibrant area of the Asprela Campus, ISCAP offers a rich and cheering academic environment, fostering collaboration and innovation while ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all attendees. Join us in Porto, the Europe's Leading Seaside Metropolitan Destination 2024, known for its historic charm and cultural heritage, which provides the perfect backdrop for our discussions and collaborations. We look forward to insightful exchanges and memorable experiences.

Important Dates

Abstract submission deadlineSTILL ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS
Notification of abstract acceptance13 November 2024
Full paper due for review19 December 2024
Notification of paper acceptance (with any requested changes)27 February 2025
Earlybird registration closes13 March 2025
Final paper due (with any changes)27 March 2025
Final Author payment date17 April 2025
We are planning to run our series of conferences as physical events with the option for participants to join virtually. We urge you to continue to submit your abstracts and papers in line with the published dates (extensions will be granted on request). For more details contact info@academic-conferences.org

Conference Publications

Papers accepted for the ECSM after the double-blind peer review process, will be published in the conference proceedings, subject to author registration and payment. The conference proceedings have an ISSN (2055-7213) and will be assigned an ISBN on publication. Proceedings are accessible here: https://papers.academic-conferences.org/index.php/ecsm

Additionally, papers that have been presented at the conference will also be considered for further development and possible publication in the journals listed below. Authors are invited to submit their work to these journals mentioning that they attended the conference. Authors will be expected to develop the work by 40-50%, including a change of title and abstract. Individual journal procedures will need to be followed and there is no guarantee of publication.

Conference Accreditations 

   

 

Proceedings of the European Conference on Social Media (ECSM) are:

      • submitted for consideration by the Web of Science (WoS) Conference Proceedings Citation Index
      • Indexed by the Institution of Engineers and Technology in the UK (INSPEC)
      • Listed in the EBSCO database
      • Listed in the ProQuest database
      • Indexed by Google Books and Google Scholar
      • Ranked 1 in the Norwegian Register for Scientific Journals, Series and Publishers

The Conference Proceedings are submitted for accreditation on publication. Please note that depending on the accreditation body, this process can take several months