The aim of the conference is to foster a multidimensional discussion on the broad issues related to the analysis of discrimination, prejudice, and social exclusion.

During the conference, we will attempt to analyze these issues from the perspective of disciplines such as psychology, pedagogy, law, political science, sociology, philosophy, religious studies, military science, cultural studies, literary studies, anthropology, international relations, economics, and business, as well as from the perspective of culture (film, fairy tales, TV series, games, music) and art.

Participants will have the opportunity to present the results of their research, summarize the existing literature on the subject, and discuss existing and future challenges.

Proposed (example) thematic areas:

• The concept and types of discrimination in the modern world
• Prejudices, stereotypes, and their impact on the perception of other cultures
• Mechanisms behind the formation of social prejudices
• Discrimination in the workplace and educational institutions
• The fight for equality – Europe vs. the USA
• Discrimination based on ethnic origin and nationality
• Discrimination against people with disabilities – real-life examples
• Discrimination based on sexual orientation in the digital age
• Age-based discrimination in the workplace and everyday life
• Anti-discrimination and intercultural education in kindergartens – methods of raising responsible citizens
• The influence of social media on spreading prejudice toward other cultures
• The role of literature in promoting tolerance toward other nationalities
• Methods of building empathy and openness in interpersonal relationships
• The phenomenon of discrimination within the Armed Forces – causes and consequences
• The impact of military hierarchy on the occurrence and resolution of discriminatory situations
• Social and professional exclusion – contemporary forms and causes
• Mechanisms leading to the exclusion of individuals and groups in academic environments
• The relationship between stereotypes and cultural exclusion
• Digital exclusion of the elderly in the era of technological transformation
• Housing and economic exclusion among young people
• Social projects supporting excluded individuals – descriptions and real-life examples
• Social economy as a tool for counteracting exclusion
• Civic engagement as a form of cultural and social integration

And many more!

The thematic areas indicated above are only exemplary.

We strongly encourage you to go beyond them. In addition, the speeches may be interdisciplinary, combining various fields of science (but they do NOT have to be interdisciplinary, i.e., you may present a topic on only psychology or only law).

We believe in academic freedom and do not censor speakers.

Original presentations will always gain interest from the Conference Committee.

• Students, Ph.D. students, experienced researchers, and all others interested in the above-indicated fields of research can actively participate in the Conference as speakers.
• Passive participants (audience) do not need to possess any prior academic knowledge or background.

Presentations may be delivered in the following languages:

🇬🇧 English

🇵🇱 Polish

Panels (sessions) during the Conference will be arranged accordingly.

• Prof. Aleksandra Rogowska, PhD (University of Opole) – Chair of the Scientific Committee.
• Prof. Mariola Bieńko, PhD (University of Warsaw) – Vice-Chair of the Scientific Committee.
• Prof. Krzysztof Mudyń, PhD (University of Rzeszów) – Second Vice-Chair of the Scientific Committee.
• Dr. Joanna Kozaczyńska (VIZJA University in Warsaw) – Member of the Scientific Committee.
• Dr. Lilya Kurii (Center for American Studies Ukraine, formerly: Khmelnytsky National University) – Member of the Scientific Committee.
• Łukasz Darby Bartosik, LL.M. (President of the Center for American & European Studies) – Secretary of the Scientific Committee.

➤ ACTIVE PARTICIPATION (INFORMATION FOR CONFERENCE SPEAKERS)

Steps necessary to register for the conference as an active participant (conference speaker):

1️⃣Submit an abstract (200-300 words) and register via the Speaker Application Form at: https://forms.gle/PBeeQgydWFyGy5o9A

2️⃣Registration should be performed by 23.59 on June 15, 2026 (we will not extend this deadline).

🔒We reserve the right to select abstracts.

📣 The results of the abstract selection process will be announced by June 16, 2026.

3️⃣Pay the conference fee to the bank account number that will be provided to the qualified speakers via email. The fee must be paid by June 18, 2026 at the latest.

➤ PASSIVE PARTICIPATION (CONFERENCE AUDIENCE)

Steps necessary to register for the conference by a passive participant (audience):

1️⃣Register via the Audience Registration Form at:

https://forms.gle/4j1udEN2aHqqbgLR7

2️⃣Register using the above-mentioned Audience Registration Form by 23.59 on June 20, 2026 (we will not extend this deadline).

Failure to register using the form will result in the inability to passively participate in the conference (and thus the inability to receive a conference audience certificate).

3️⃣Pay the audience fee to the bank account number that will be provided to the audience via email. The fee must be paid by June 22, 2026, at the latest.

Audience will have a chance to see the conference schedule before paying the fee. The schedule with a full list of speakers and their presentation titles will be delivered via email.

➤ SPEAKERS – 2 options:

• 229 PLN / 65 EUR – participation as a speaker + PDF electronic certificate sent via email (the electronic certificate bears the digital signatures of the members of the Conference Committee and the qualified Szafir electronic signature – the legal equivalent of a handwritten signature – of the President of the Board).

– OR –

• 259 PLN / 75 EUR – participation as a speaker + digital certificate + traditional certificate with a handwritten signature sent via post.

➤ AUDIENCE – 2 options:

• 129 PLN / 45 EUR – audience participation + PDF electronic certificate sent via email (the electronic certificate bears the digital signatures of the members of the Conference Committee and the qualified Szafir electronic signature – the legal equivalent of a handwritten signature – of the President of the Board).

– OR –

• 159 PLN / 50 EUR – audience participation + digital PDF certificate + traditional certificate with a handwritten signature sent via post.

In the case of a co-authorship of a presentation by two or more speakers, please pay the fee for each of the co-speakers separately.

The organizers anticipate the possibility of publication in the form of a monograph. However, such possibility will depend on the number of authors willing to publish their text (chapter) in a monograph. The price for participation in the conference does not include the publication fee.

• It is possible to receive a VAT invoice (please request it in the registration form – requests made later may not be satisfied).
• If your participation in the conference is to be financed by the university (institution/company), we suggest that you pay for your participation from your personal funds and then obtain reimbursement from the university (institution/company) on the basis of an invoice issued by the Center to your university (institution/company).
• The fee is non-refundable (since it grants you the right of entry to the conference).
• The link to the online conference room will be made available to registered participants within 24 hours before the start of the conference.
• It is possible to deliver a conference presentation by two or more speakers (the fee should be multiplied by the number of speakers).
• The presentation time is 15-25 minutes (depending on the fact of giving a solo or duet presentation and the total number of presentations during the conference).
• Certificates are usually sent via traditional post within 2 months after the conference – because of approaching scholarship deadlines we will do our best to deliver them faster.
• Digital certificates are sent to *all* participants within one week from the conference.
• Every participant will receive an affidavit confirming the composition of the Academic Committee of the conference.
• All Participants will receive a certificate of the status of the Center for American Studies scientific society as an entity conducting primarily scientific activities in an independent and continuous manner, along with a full list of members of the Academic Council.
• The Center for American Studies arranges the order of presentations. The exact time of speaking at the conference is pre-determined by CFAS (it will be not possible to change the time of your conference presentation set in the conference schedule).
• Terms of Use: https://www.cfasofficial.com/en/terms-of-use