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Overview
The Family and Society Conference stands as a premier international platform dedicated to examining the shifting dynamics of families amidst today’s challenges. Building on the success of the inaugural event held on April 24-25, 2024, which spotlighted "Family Studies and Digital Transformation," the upcoming second edition aims to broaden the discussion, with a particular focus on sustainability and intergenerational solidarity.
The 2025 conference will build upon insights generated in the first edition, which gathered 70 researchers and distinguished speakers such as Dr. Amel Belhaj Moussa, Tunisia’s Minister of Family, Women, Childhood, and Elderly Affairs; Dr. Mimouna Al-Khalil, Secretary General of Saudi Arabia’s Family Affairs Council; Professor Glenn Muschert from Khalifa University for science and Technology and Dr. Abdullah Al Ali, CEO of Trends Research & Advisory in the UAE. Through a series of dynamic sessions, participants addressed critical issues in family studies, offering practical recommendations to enhance family resilience in a digital world.
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Join us for the 2nd Edition: Families Shaping a Sustainable Future
The Family and Society 2nd Edition conference provides an unparalleled opportunity to engage with experts and contribute to meaningful dialogue on family resilience, sustainability, and well-being. We warmly invite you to be part of this essential conversation and help shape the future of family studies as it intersects with global sustainability efforts.
For more information and to submit your proposal, please visit Family Society Conference FSC 2025 .or contact us at: hssrc@ajman.ac.ae.
Call For Paper
2nd Edition: Families Shaping a Sustainable Future
Conference Dates: April 24-25, 2025
Location: Sheikh Zayed Centre for Conferences and Exhibitions-Ajman University
About the 2nd Edition
The 2nd Edition of Family and Society Conference brings together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to explore the critical role families play in fostering a sustainable future. The conference focuses on how families adapt to modern challenges while promoting sustainability across cultural, environmental, economic, linguistic, and educational domains. The theme highlights the significant contributions families make in shaping resilient and sustainable communities.
Participants will engage in discussions on how families bridge generational gaps, preserve cultural heritage, sustain languages, and promote sustainable practices. The conference provides a platform for exploring family-centered solutions to global challenges, supporting sustainable lifestyles, and driving social well-being for future generations. By gathering experts and thought leaders, the event offers opportunities for networking, collaboration, and the exchange of best practices aimed at enhancing family sustainability efforts.
We invite proposals for papers, workshops, and contributions that align with the following themes:
Key Submission Tracks
1.Culture, values and Language Sustainability in FamiliesThis theme explores how families preserve both cultural values and languages across generations, ensuring continuity in the face of globalization. Contributions should focus on how multilingual families maintain linguistic diversity, support language education, and safeguard cultural heritage while adapting to societal shifts.
2.Environmental Responsibility and Family Practices
This theme examines the role of families in promoting environmental sustainability through daily practices and education. Participants will discuss how families contribute to ecological awareness and sustainable living by adopting responsible consumption and environmental stewardship.
3.Economic Sustainability and Family Resilience
This theme focuses on how families foster financial stability and resilience by adapting to global economic shifts. It highlights the role of intergenerational wealth management, collective resource-sharing, and family-driven economic strategies in building long-term financial sustainability.
4.Family, Education, and Sustainability
This theme looks at the essential role families play in sustaining educational values and lifelong learning. Contributions should address how families shape attitudes toward learning, critical thinking, and social responsibility, ensuring that education not only imparts academic knowledge but also prepares younger generations to navigate global challenges.
5.Humanitarian and Charity Work for Sustainable Families
This theme explores how humanitarian and charity initiatives strengthen family resilience and foster sustainable communities. It focuses on providing essential support such as education, healthcare, and housing, while empowering youth and promoting family cohesion through counseling and community-based networks. Contributions should highlight ethical practices and collaborative efforts that address vulnerabilities, protect families from disintegration, and encourage intergenerational solidarity for long-term sustainability
Submission Requirements
All submissions should reflect innovative, evidence-based approaches that offer insights into the roles of families in advancing sustainability. We welcome proposals for papers, workshops, and symposium that contribute to building sustainable family systems and promoting family well-being.
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Name of presenter, position, and contact details |
Include full name, current position, and contact details for each presenter/author. |
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Organization or Institutional affiliation |
Provide the name of your affiliated institution or organization. |
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Bio (100 words) Abstract (250-300 words) |
Abstract and a short biography for each presenter/author, detailing their experience and expertise. |
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Conference Theme |
Indicate the theme your proposal engages with (e.g., Cultural Sustainability, Environmental Responsibility, etc.). |
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Type of Submission |
Specify whether you are proposing a paper, workshop/roundtable, or a creative piece. |
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Presentation Mode |
Indicate whether you will present in person. |
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Originality |
Papers must be original and not previously presented or published. |
Timeline for Conference
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January 15th, 2024 |
Call for Submissions Opens. Presenters are invited to submit proposals exclusively through the online form available on the conference website. |
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February 15th, 2024 |
Abstract Submission Deadline (250-300 words). |
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March 20th, 2025 |
Notification of Acceptance. Presenters will be notified of the outcomes of their submissions. |
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April 10th, 2025 |
Full Paper Submission Deadline for all accepted papers. |
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April 24th-25th, 2025 |
Family and Society Conference, 2nd Edition at Ajman University. |
Abstract Submission
Submission Requirements
All submissions should reflect innovative, evidence-based approaches that offer insights into the roles of families in advancing sustainability. We welcome proposals for papers, workshops, and symposium that contribute to building sustainable family systems and promoting family well-being.
Submitt your abstract here: https://www.ajman.ac.ae/en/research/form/family-society-conference-fsc
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Requirement |
Details |
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Name of presenter, position, and contact details |
Include full name, current position, and contact details for each presenter/author. |
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Organization or Institutional affiliation |
Provide the name of your affiliated institution or organization. |
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Bio (100 words) Abstract (250-300 word) |
An abartact and a short biography for each presenter/author, detailing their experience and expertise. |
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Conference Theme |
Indicate the theme your proposal engages with (e.g., Cultural Sustainability, Environmental Responsibility, etc.). |
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Type of Submission |
Specify whether you are proposing a paper, workshop/roundtable, or a creative piece. |
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Presentation Mode |
Indicate whether you will present in person or online. |
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Originality |
Papers must be original and not previously presented or published. |
Registration
Conference Fees:
- Registration Fee: $200
- Publishing Fee (optional):
Participants traveling from outside the country are responsible for their own travel and accommodation expenses.
For registration, Please use the following link:
Keynote Speakers
Prof. Ouided Bouchamaoui – Nobel Laureate & Professor at NYU Abu Dhabi
Prof. Ouided Bouchamaoui is a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate (2015) and Professor of Practice of Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), where she also serves as Executive Director of the Arts and Humanities Institute for Peace (2025).
As a member of the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet, she played a key role in Tunisia’s democratic transition, earning the Nobel Peace Prize. She was the first female President of UTICA, Tunisia’s largest business confederation, and a key figure in economic and diplomatic reforms.
Prof. Bouchamaoui holds a Master’s in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School and has received 25 honorary doctorates, including from Paris Dauphine University. Recognized as one of Africa’s top 25 businesswomen by Jeune Afrique, she was named Best Businesswoman of the Arab World (2013) under the G8 Deauville Partnerships and won the Oslo Business for Peace Award (2014).
Her work in peacebuilding, diplomacy, and economic development continues to shape global discussions on governance and sustainability.
Hilary Bradbury, Ph.D. – Professor and Scholar & Advocate for Action Research and Sustainability
Prof. Hilary Bradbury is a leading expert in sustainability and action research, dedicated to transformative social and ecological change. She has held professorial roles at Case Western Reserve University, USC, and OHSU, focusing on organizational change, sustainability, and collaborative learning.
As Founder of AR+ (Action Research Plus Foundation) and Editor-in-Chief of the Action Research Journal, she leads global initiatives supporting educator-change leaders and universities in sustainability transformations. Her work emphasizes participatory action research, developmental reflexivity, and social learning to address eco-social challenges.
Dr. Bradbury has contributed to large-scale sustainability projects, including carbon reduction in multinational supply chains and NSF-funded research on environmental sustainability. She has authored high-impact publications, including the Handbooks of Action Research and How to Do Action Research Transformations (2022).
Recognized globally, she has been named Distinguished Professor at De La Salle University (Philippines) and Chalmers Jubilee Professor (Sweden). Through research, mentorship, and partnerships, she continues to shape the future of sustainability and transformative education.
Prof. Peta White (Deakin University, Australia)– Educator, Researcher, and Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Peta White is a leading scholar in science, sustainability, and climate change education, with extensive experience in teacher education, curriculum reform, and professional learning programs in Canada and Australia.
She is the Editor-in-Chief of the Australian Journal of Environmental Education and Co-Director of the Centre for Regenerating Futures, a faculty-led research center focused on Anthropocene challenges, decolonizing practices, and building researcher capacity.
Prof. White's PhD research explored learning to live sustainably as a foundation for educating future teachers, and she continues to lead courses, units, and programs in initial and in-service teacher education. She played a key role in OECD PISA’s Environmental Science contribution to the 2025 Science Framework, "Agency in the Anthropocene." Prof. White remains an active researcher, educator, and advocate for environmental and climate change education, shaping global discussions in these critical fields.
Prof. Dennis Beach – Professor of Education and sociology of Education & Expert in Educational Ethnography
Prof. Dennis Beach is a Professor of Education and sociology of Education at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and an affiliated researcher at the Humanities and Social Sciences Research Center, Ajman University, UAE. His research focuses on the ethnography, sociology, and politics of education and teacher education, with a strong emphasis on social sustainability in educational systems.
Prof. Beach has published extensively in leading international research journals and is recognized for his contributions to critical educational research. His work examines how educational policies, institutional structures, and teaching practices influence equity, inclusion, and long-term social sustainability in education.
He is currently the Chief Editor of Ethnography and Education and serves on the editorial boards for Several other Journals.
Program
Day 1
17 Apr, 2025Session 1
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Session 2
Day 2
18 Apr, 2025Committees
Conference Committee Members
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General Chair |
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Steering Committee
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Professor Fares Howari, Dr Soumaya Abdellatif, Dr. Laid Bouakaz, Dr. Mohamed Eltahir, Dr. Samer Zyoud, Dr. Enaam Youssef. |
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Organizing Committee
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Dr. Laid Bouakaz Prof. Alaa Alraweshdeh, Prof. Ahmed Marei, Dr. Rasha Abdelrahman, Mrs. Hala Abou Ras, Youssif (IT)-Ghada Al Masri-Abir Hassouna, Dr. Salah Gad, Jumana Flah, Dr. Marya Initia, Dr. Enaam Youssef, Nagwa Youssef, Dr. Hana Mansour, Dr. Walaa Alsayed, Mrs. Sahar Zahran, Dr. Samer Zyoud Hesham Metnewy, Mr. Shadi Abu Khaled/ Dr. Banan, Dr. Tizreena. Mr. Shadi, Mrs Hala abuRas, Dr. Abderrahim Benlahcene, Dr. Mahra Aal Malek, Dr. A. Al Zubi. Dr. C. Insaf. Dr. Hala Martini. +Students.
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Proofreading and Translation Committee. |
Dr. Bilal Ibrahim, Dr. Hanaa Mansour, Dr. Banan. Dr Laid Bouakaz. |
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Publication Committee
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Dr. Bilal Ibrahim, Dr. Rasha Abdelrahman, Dr. Soumaya Abdellatif- Dr. Laid Bouakaz, Dr. Nissrin Shaya, Dr. Abderrahim Benlahcene, Prof. Asma Alarab.Dr. Nagwa. Dr Marya Initia. Dr. Banan. Dr Ahmed AlZubi. |
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Publicity Committee
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Dr. Marya Initia, Dr. Mahra Aal Malek, Prof. Alaa AlRawashdeh, Dr. Laid Bouakaz– Student, Badr Elshemry (Influencer)- Dr Enaam Youssef. +Students. |
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Scientific committee
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Prof. Fares Howari, Prof. Alaa AlRawashdeh, Prof Ahmed Marei Dr. Laid, Bouakaz, Dr. Soumaya Abdellatif, Prof. Saeed Nassef, Dr. Nissrin Shaya, Dr. Bilal.Ibrahim, Prof. Aisha. Dr. Abdelli ( Sul tan Qabous Unversity. Dr. Zahia Ouadah Bedidi (Universite Paris Cite). Dr. Mouza Aldoy ( University of Bahrain) |
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Sheikh Zayed Center for Conferences & Exhibitions is the first and only multipurpose facility in Ajman dedicated to hosting major events. Since 2005, the Center has supported and organized numerous local, regional and international conferences, cultural and artistic exhibitions, social and economic events and training courses. The Center has seven halls that can be configured and arranged to accommodate up to 2000 guests. Three side corridors can be used for sideline events and catering services. The Center has a state-of-the-art audio/visual system and an HD projector with a 300-inch screen.