Flex Conference (Physical / Digital)

International Conference on Family Structures and Classification (ICFSTAC - 27)

Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme organised around conference-aligned SDGs and their mapped Session Tracks.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 17–18 March 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 7 SDGs SDGs 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10 and 16
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

17 MAR 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    1
    SDG-Focused Technical Session I

    SDG 1 · No Poverty

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Sociological Perspectives on Family Dynamics
    Track 02
    Diversity in Family Forms and Ideologies
    Track 03
    Economic Influences on Family Structures
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    3 4
    SDG-Focused Technical Session II

    SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being ·SDG 4 · Quality Education

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Conflict Resolution within Family Units
    Track 05
    The Intersection of Gender and Family Roles
    Track 06
    Impact of Divorce on Family Dynamics
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Conference Schedule

18 MAR 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    5 8
    SDG-Focused Technical Session III

    SDG 5 · Gender Equality ·SDG 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Sociology of Parenthood: Motherhood and Fatherhood
    Track 08
    Cohabitation and Alternate Family Forms
    Track 09
    Interracial Intimacy and Family Structures
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    10 16
    SDG-Focused Technical Session IV

    SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities ·SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Pre-Modern Family Life and Religious Discourse
    Track 11
    State Policies and Their Influence on Family Structures
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
1 No Poverty 3 Good Health and Well-being 4 Quality Education 5 Gender Equality 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth 10 Reduced Inequalities 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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