We hope this message finds you well.
The Organizing Committee is continuing its preparations for the East Asian Sport Sociology Forum 2027.
Theme
“The Role of Sport in Tackling Social Issues: Lessons from East Asia”
Under this theme, we are planning to organize two panel sessions as well as a networking event for early-career researchers. Further details will be announced in due course.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Call for Abstracts Opens | July 1, 2026 |
| Call for Abstracts Closes | September 30, 2026 |
| Early Bird Registration Opens | July 1, 2026 |
| Early Bird Registration Closes | December 27, 2026 |
| Regular Registration Opens | December 28, 2026 |
The conference website is scheduled to be launched during June 2026. Information regarding the website will be distributed through our partner academic societies. Updates will also be posted on the JSSS website.
We look forward to welcoming you to the forum and to engaging in fruitful discussions on the
role of sport in addressing contemporary social challenges across East Asia.
The Organizing Committee
East Asian Forum for the Sociology of Sport 2027
