The aim of the conference is to discuss ideologies and worldviews and their relationship to historical and contemporary reality, taking into account both theoretical and practical aspects of social, legal, political, psychological and cultural changes.

𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬:

• The evolution of political ideologies in the context of social change
• Worldview and philosophy – their mutual influence throughout history
• The subconscious and ideology – how ideologies affect our ways of thinking
• Ideological change in the context of globalization – new movements and ideas
• The role of ideology in shaping political and economic systems
• Worldview and the transformation of social and cultural identity
• Ideological clashes in the context of contemporary armed and social conflicts
• Modern ideologies in the media – manipulation, propaganda, and influence on public opinion
• The influence of ideology on legislative decisions and international politics
• Worldview changes in the era of digitalization and social media
• Religion as a foundational worldview and contemporary social changes
• Ecological crises as a result of ideological approaches to nature
• The role of education in forming and changing worldviews

The above-mentioned thematic areas are only exemplary – we strongly encourage you to go beyond them. In addition, the speeches may be interdisciplinary in nature, combining a variety of fields.

We believe in freedom of academic discussion and do not censor speeches for worldview or political reasons. Original and unconventional speeches will always find recognition 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.

We accept presentations in the following languages:

🇺🇲English

🇵🇱Polish

Panels (sessions) of the conference will be arranged accordingly.

• Prof. Christopher Kelley, LL.M. (University of Arkansas School of Law) – Chairman of the Conference Committee.
• Prof. Howard Leib (Cornell Law School) – Vice-Chairman of the Conference Committee.
• Prof. David Jones (professor emeritus, American Studies Center, University of Warsaw) – 2nd Vice-Chairman of the Conference Committee.
• Dr. Michał Prusinowski (Szczecin University) – Member of the Conference Committee.
• Dr. Adam Potocnak (University of Defence in Brno) – Member of the Conference Committee.
• Dr. Wojciech Walczak (University of Bialystok) -– Member of the Conference Committee.
• Luke Darby Bartosik, LL.M. (President of the Center for American & European Studies) – Secretary of the 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/w4Gk3NzcQLjWuqyF8

2️⃣Register via the Speaker Application form by 23.59 on November 10, 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 November 11, 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 November 15, 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/fvi7jwdMs7fuTF676

2️⃣Register using the Audience Registration Form by midnight on November 13, 2026 (we will not extend this deadline). Failure to fill in the form will result in the inability to passively participate in the conference (and thus the inability to receive a passive conference participant 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 November 16, 2026, at the latest. Registered audience will receive the conference schedule with a full list of speakers and titles of their presentations via e-mail before paying.

➤ Speakers – 2 options:

• 239 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 –

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

➤ Audience – 2 options:

• 139 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 –

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

Important! Please use the following pattern when filling in the transfer title field when making the payment of your conference fee*:

"first name and last name – fee for active / passive participation (select the appropriate one) – Academic Conference IDEOLOGY

* Failure to do so may result in delays in posting the fee on the appropriate account and, consequently, even exclude your participation in the conference.

In the case of 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).
• Traditional paper certificates are usually sent via traditional post within 2 months after the conference – though we will try to expedite this process given the approaching scholarship deadlines.
• Digital certificates are sent to *all* participants within one week from the conference – though we will try to expedite this process given the approaching scholarship deadlines.
• All Participants will receive an affidavit confirming the composition of the Academic Committee.
• 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 Scientific 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 (Conference Rules and Regulations): https://www.cfasofficial.com/en/terms-of-use