
- Academic Papers
- Case Studies
- Work in-Progress Papers
- PhD Papers
- Masters Papers
- Posters and Presentations
- Non- Academic or Practitioner Contributions
Aims and Scope
The primary aim of the ECSM is to encourage academic and professional dialogue on the diverse aspects of social media, promoting research that contributes to the better understanding of how social media impacts our lives. The conference seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice by encouraging contributions that offer both theoretical insights and practical implications. It also provides a collaborative environment where participants can engage in knowledge exchange, interact with peers, and explore emerging trends and issues in social media.
The scope of ECSM is deliberately broad and interdisciplinary, encompassing research that explores the societal implications of social media, its role in communication and community building, and its integration into business and educational practices. Additionally, the conference addresses the analytical and technical aspects of social media, such as data mining, analytics, and the ethical and policy-related challenges that arise from its use.
Topics Covered
The call for papers for the ECSM conference asked for contributions that considered the following topics. In addition the committee welcomed papers on a number of specialist mini-tracks which can be seen at the end of this list.
Social Media and Society
- how social media affects social behaviour
- cultural dynamics
- community building.
Social Media in Business
- social media as part of business strategy,
- marketing,
- customer engagement
- brand management.
Educational Uses of Social Media
- the integration of social media into educational settings,
- the impact of social media on learning, teaching methods, and academic engagement.
- Social media as a research tool.
Social Media Analytics and Data Mining
- methodologies and tools for analysing social media data
- sentiment analysis
- network analysis
- big data challenges.
Policy and Ethical Issues
- regulatory, legal, and ethical implications of social media use,
- privacy concerns,
- misinformation
- the digital divide.
Emerging Technologies
- the intersection between social media and emerging technologies
- artificial intelligence
- virtual reality
- blockchain.
Mini-Tracks
For more information on, or to submit a Mini Track, please contact: Marti@academic-conferences.org
Important Dates
Abstract submission deadline | 05 November 2025 |
Notification of abstract acceptance | 19 November 2025 |
Full paper due for review | 25 December 2025 |
Notification of paper acceptance (with any requested changes) | 05 March 2026 |
Earlybird registration closes | 19 March 2026 |
Final paper due (with any changes) | 02 April 2026 |
Final Author payment date | 23 April 2026 |