We’re delighted to share the announcement by the Sociedad Iberoamericana de Pedagogía Social (SIPS) of the upcoming World Congress of Social Pedagogy, taking place in Barrangquilla, Colombia on 4 and 5 February, 2027.
SIPS is committed, from the Latin American context, to building a culture of peace within the framework of its “37th International Congress of Social Pedagogy and World Forum on Social Pedagogy and Social Education: ‘Education for Peace’,” which this year will be held in Colombia (based in Barranquilla) on February 3, 4, and 5, 2027, through the Colombian Association of Social Pedagogy and Social Education (ASOCOPESES) Asociación Colombiana de Pedagogía Social y Educación Social (ASOCOPESES), in cooperation with the Latin American University Corporation (CUL) Corporación Universitaria Latinoamericana (CUL) and other associated partner organizations.
According to UNESCO (2024), Social Pedagogy is
“a theoretical-practical science that studies social education and is oriented toward the comprehensive development of individuals and communities through lifelong learning and social transformation.”
This global edition highlights the many challenges and advances for this discipline and profession in the Ibero-American region and the world, which represent hope and real transformation at a critical and fragile historical moment for stability, multilateralism, and human rights. To achieve this goal, SIPS is partnering with the Global Alliance of Social Pedagogy and Social Education, of which it is a member, to present a common, glocal impetus for reflections and best practices regarding Education for Peace in the integral development of individuals and communities as lifelong learning for social transformation (with special emphasis on the relational, civic, and coexistence dimensions, rather than primarily on the curricular and school-based aspects). This event would be supported by numerous related supranational entities such as the International Association of Social Educators (AIEJI).
The focus and evidence highlighting the transformative effect of Social Pedagogy/Social Education on building a culture of peace worldwide is supported by a scientific and organizing committee (along with broad international representation and inter-institutional participation). This committee includes representatives from over 100 universities, professional organizations, and civil society groups with extensive experience and research in reintegration, crime prevention, community and family education, ethno-education and intercultural education, disaster and emergency education, prison education, socio-educational support, and the protection of children,
adolescents, and young people facing social difficulties, among many other areas and populations analyzed and served by this disciplinary and professional field.
Together with public administrations, we will hold the largest event in this field, which undoubtedly represents a significant ethical, academic, and professional responsibility as citizen science; but also a broad challenge that we hope to address with your cooperation.
With immense joy, we share the Congress website with you below.
Although the website is under construction and the program is provisional (it will continue to be confirmed in the next period—including its translation into English), please take note of the following two points as soon as possible:
- Complete the registration form. This form includes personal, academic, and internationalization information (if applicable), as well as details about leisure activities during Carnival.
https://sips.ul.edu.co/inscripciones - Submit an abstract of your presentation in one of the two thematic areas (Area 1. Public policies and intersectoral proposals for peace. Area 2. Good socio-educational practices for equity, peace, and hope) in three formats (1. Studies and research; 2. Experiences and projects; 3. Workshops) (before June 30).
Registration fees are the same for both in-person and virtual participation, whether attending as a participant or submitting a paper. We are sharing the registration fees and discount period for your review.
https://sips.ul.edu.co/inscripciones
Once your paper is approved by the scientific/organizing committee, the registration payment period will open to formalize your participation. You will be duly notified in due course. Although the hotel hosting the Congress offers a special rate for attendees on days 3 and 4, you must make your reservation directly with the hotel using the available information.
https://sips.ul.edu.co/informacion-practica
There are also other, more economical options available on the Congress website.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Rita Gradaílle Pernas
Presidenta de la Sociedad Iberoamericana de Pedagogía Social (SIPS), Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
Francisco José del Pozo Serrano
Vicepresidente de la Sociedad Iberoamericana de Pedagogía Social (SIPS), Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia
Giselle Paolo Polo Amashta
Presidenta de la Asociación Colombiana de Pedagogía Social y Educación Social (ASOCOPESES), Directora del programa de Licenciatura en Pedagogía Infantil de la Corporación Universitaria Latinoamericana-CUL, y miembro de la Junta Directiva de la Asociación Internacional de Educación Social- AIEJI.
Gabriel Eichsteller
ThemPra Social Pedagogy CIC. Global Alliance for Social Pedagogy and Social Education
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