- Event Dates: 28–30 October 2026
- Location: UCLouvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
The global social science community is preparing to gather once again for our landmark event. MethodsNET is thrilled to officially open registrations for the 3rd MethodsNET Conference 2026, happening from 28 to 30 October in the vibrant academic hub of Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.
Marking a special milestone, this will be the third and final time the conference is hosted in partnership with UCLouvain. This year’s gathering promises to be our most dynamic yet, acting as the ultimate global hub for research methods innovation, pluralistic excellence, and smart methodological application.
Why the 3rd MethodsNET Conference is the “Place to Be”
Whether you are a method developer pushing the boundaries of data science, an innovator combining mixed methods, or a doctoral student fine-tuning your dissertation research, this conference is designed to break down disciplinary silos.
- Transdisciplinary Dialogue: Connect directly with scholars from completely different fields who share your exact methodological passions and challenges.
- Bottom-Up Innovation: Our program is entirely community-led, featuring 6 specialized tracks and 10 highly interactive session formats designed to move away from rigid, traditional lecturing toward active collaboration.
- Global Networking: Meet the faces behind the digital MethodsNET Communities in person. This is your chance to brainstorm future projects, form cross-border research teams, and co-define what “world-class research” looks like.
Key Dates for Attendees
As we transition into the final preparation phases, please keep these critical deadlines in your calendar:
- Registration Period: 28 May 2026 – 30 September 2026
- Full Program Timetable Release: 08 October 2026
- Accepted Paper Upload Deadline: 15 October 2026
- Conference Dates: 28–30 October 2026