TFSC – The Paper Development Workshop: June 12, 2026
Pre-workshop event: June 11.

About the workshop

The workshop aims to support scholars in developing their research ideas and manuscripts, with the goal of preparing them for submission to Technological Forecasting and Social Change (TFSC). In alignment with the mission of TFSC, the workshop welcomes submissions on any topic that addresses technology and its impact on society. Contributions are invited at all levels of analysis and using any empirical method. The workshop will feature a combination of plenary sessions and breakout discussions.

Call for papers

Papers of up to 10 pages are required for submission and should include the following sections: title, abstract, introduction, methodology, results, and discussion.  All submissions will be reviewed by the organizing team, and authors will be notified of the decision shortly after the submission deadline. Please note that all papers presented at the workshop and subsequently submitted to TFSC for consideration must adhere to the journal’s policies and undergo the standard peer review process.

Deadline for paper submissions: 24 April 2026

Notification of Acceptance: In 4 May 2026

Deadline for Registration: 22 May 2026

Registration fee: To be announced later

Venue: University of Vaasa, Wolffintie 32, 65200 Vaasa, Finland

Email: tfsc@uwasa.fi