The Call for Papers for the Final International Conference of the Horizon Europe Project RESPONSIVE - Innovations that increase co-creation, responsiveness and the impact of citizen voice in social services is now available.
You may consult the full text attached or via the abstract submission platform available here.
The conference will take place between 28–30 January 2026, in Lisbon, at the Institute for Social and Political Sciences (ISCSP-ULisboa). Below you will find the key dates for submissions and registration:
- 12 December 2025 - Deadline for abstracts
- 22 December 2025 - Confirmation of acceptance
- 08 January 2026 - Deadline for speakers to confirm attendance
- 20 January 2026 - Deadline for non-speakers to register to attend the conference
- 28-30 January 2026 - Conference in Lisbon
This three-day event will bring together a diverse community of decision-makers, social services professionals, policymakers, researchers, and activists to share knowledge and reflect on experiences with the aim of enhancing the responsiveness of professionals, services, and policymakers to the contributions and ideas of citizens who use social services.
We warmly invite you to join us in Lisbon to reflect on pathways towards a more democratic and responsive social services across Europe.
Registration is free of charge, but mandatory. Additional details are available on the Conference’s website.