Network Gender & STEM Conference 2026

The 8th biennial conference of the international Gender & STEM network takes place from 9.-11. july at the University of Salzburg. The conference aims to advance understanding of the multifaceted and interrelated factors that shape gendered educational and career pathways in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). These issues are gaining growing significance across a range of disciplines, each bringing distinct theoretical and methodological perspectives.

This interdisciplinary event brings together researchers, policy workers, and practitioners from fields such as psychology, education, sociology, and the various STEM disciplines. The conference seeks to foster theoretical and empirical dialogue, inform educational and organizational practices, and support evidence-based policymaking. It provides a forum to exchange ideas on diverse approaches, methodologies, findings, and intervention strategies related to gender and STEM.

Conference:
Network Gender & STEM Conference 2026

Conference Theme:
Gender, diversity, and contextual influences throughout the STEM pipeline

Date:
July 9 to 11, 2026

Location:
University of Salzburg, Austria

Call for Abstracts:
June 30, 2025 until October 31, 2025