The 2026 Conference for the Social Sciences
He Kai Kei Aku Ringa | There is food in my hands
2 – 4 December 2026
Waipapa Taumata Rau, The University of Auckland
Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland | Aotearoa, New Zealand
We are pleased to share that submissions and registration are now open for the joint ASAANZ / SAANZ Conference for the Social Sciences: He Kai Kei Aku Ringa, to be held 2–4 December 2026 at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.
This inaugural conference brings together scholars from across the social sciences, including anthropology, sociology, Māori and Indigenous studies, criminology, politics, gender studies, geography, and more, for what promises to be a lively and collaborative gathering.
Key dates:
Submissions open: 28 April 2026
Early notification deadline: 30 June 2026
Final submission deadline: 31 August 2026
Presenter registration deadline: 2 October 2026
Early-bird registration closes: 2 October 2026
Conference: 2–4 December 2026
Full information, including registration and submission links, can be found at: www.socialsciencesconference.nz
We encourage ASAANZ members to consider submitting, this is a great opportunity to connect with a broad social science community here in Aotearoa.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Marama or Jessie at m.murulanning@auckland.ac.nz or j.grayman@auckland.ac.nz.
