Category: Social sciences

Regulatory Frameworks for Algorithmic Decision-Making(en translation)

In an era where algorithms increasingly shape critical decisions across healthcare, finance, hiring, and governance, robust legal frameworks are essential to ensure fairness, accountability, and transparency. I will go into the complexities of regulatory responses to automated decision-making, exploring emerging policies that govern algorithmic development and deployment. I will explain the efficacy of existing regulations, identify critical gaps, and discuss best practices for ensuring stakeholders-from developers to end users-are adequately protected.

Key issues include liability for harms caused by algorithmic biases, the scope of transparency requirements, and the continually evolving international data protection standards. I will examine how legislation, such as the EU’s AI Act, can serve as both a template and a challenge in establishing global norms. The session also explores cross-disciplinary collaborations that leverage legal expertise, data science proficiency, and stakeholder engagement for robust compliance strategies. Attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of legal tools and enforcement mechanisms aimed at mitigating risk while enabling innovation.

Socialist thought from the XIX to the XXI century

Socialist thought has played a fundamental role over the last three centuries. It’s high degree of diversity, nuanced and controversial history, and strong theoretical roots in many social sciences make it a relevant topic of research. The aim of the panel is to create an interdisciplinary discussion that will allow young researchers to share their research results and thoughts on socialism and it’s history in its broader sense.

Migrations and diasporas in historical and contemporary perspective

Contemporary migration processes should be regarded as one of the most important components shaping the emerging international order and a significant element of the social reality in many countries. Their impact is visible on the micro scale (at the level of individuals and families), the meso scale (at the level of local communities, societies, and regions), as well as the macro scale (with regard to states, integration groupings such as the European Union, and more broadly – the entire global order). In the 19th century, international migrations took the form of mass movements, becoming a significant and lasting element of international reality. The further increase in the importance of migration as a crucial social, economic, and political phenomenon occurred in the 20th century, which led to this period being labeled the “age of migration.” In the 21st century, migration and diasporas have become among the most prominent topics of social and political debate, often polarizing public opinion. The panel constitutes an interdisciplinary discussion on migration processes and the diasporas that have emerged as a result.

Deepfakes as Instruments of Digital Manipulation: International Legal Challenges and Security Implications(en translation)

This panel explores the use of deepfake technology in digital manipulation, focusing on its role in information warfare, legal and ethical challenges, and the need for coherent international regulatory frameworks to ensure global information security.

Games and Education

The panel is dedicated to the role of games in higher education. We will discuss transformative games, simulations, and role-play as tools for developing social competencies and critical thinking. We will explore how games can support the educational process and foster student engagement.

Chemistry and Environmental

The panel is related to every aspect of chemistry (from analytical chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, theoretical chemistry) and the environment (chemistry of materials, nanotechnology, ecology, environmental protection). All speakers from related sciences are welcome.

Asia – Politics and Society

The panel is dedicated to the analysis of contemporary political, social, and cultural processes taking place in Asia. We encourage participants to submit papers focusing on, among other topics, regime transformations, social movements, conflicts, international relations, and the challenges faced by Asian societies in the 21st century.