2026 Annual Meeting
Preliminary Program
Resisting Colonization of Lifeworlds
The Society for the Study of Social Problems
76th Annual Meeting
August 6-9, 2026
Westin New York at Times Square
New York City, NY
View the program schedule for detailed information, including a rich assortment of sessions and evening social activities. All conference programming will take place in Eastern Time.
Download or print the PDF version of the program schedule (last updated). SSSP no longer prints a final program.
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Searchable Features
| Committee and Divisional Meetings | Index of Sessions |
| Hotel Map |
Plenary, Thematic, and Special Sessions |
| Index of Participants |
Program Schedule |
Meeting Information
Accessibility
Accessibility for All • Accessibility Information
Anti-Harassment Policy
Statement and Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment • Resources
Book Exhibit Information
The Scholars Choice
Hotel Information
Reservations • Services
Mentoring Opportunities
Annual Mentorship Program • Conference Mentorship Connection
Organizations Meeting in New York
Registration Services
Registration/Book Exhibit • AM/PM Break Hours • Wi-Fi • Liability Waiver • Permission to Use Photo Policy
Events
Receptions and Special Events Schedule
Recognition
In Recognition of Past, Present, and Future Service
Presidents & Editors of Social Problems • Officers, Committee Members, Appointed Positions, & Sustaining Members
2025 C. Wright Mills Award Finalists
2026 Student Paper Competition & Outstanding Scholarship Awards
2027 Program Theme
Forthcoming
Sponsors
A special thanks to our sponsors Virginia Commonwealth University, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs; University of Delaware, Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice; and Rhodes College Academic Affairs
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