International Conference

Emerging Technologies in Conflict and Peace

  • May 18 – 19, 2026

  • University of Nicosia, Cyprus

Keynote Speaker

Benjamin Noys

About the Conference

In collaboration with the ECPR’s Critical Peace & Conflict Standing Group, Digital Transitions & Society is organizing a two-day conference to be held on May 18th–19th at the University of Nicosia, Cyprus. The aim is to initiate a critically-oriented discussion that centers on the intricate relationship between emerging technologies and the dynamics of conflict and peace (broadly conceived).

Overarching Research Questions

  • How and to what extent does the application of novel technologies enable conflict, to the detriment of peace, justice and democracy?

  • How and to what extent can novel technologies be effectively employed in the service of peace, justice and democracy?

The conference seeks to deduce empirical as well as theoretical insights through a comparative approach that examines diverse localities and dimensions of conflict. We provide an inclusive, vibrant and critical space for dialogue. We highly encourage junior and emerging, as well as established scholars, from different fields, backgrounds and regions of the world to participate.

Call for Papers

Requirements

  • 250-word abstract

  • Author name(s)
  • Paper title
  • Institutional affiliation(s)
  • Full contact information

Areas of Focus

Areas of focus could include, but are not limited to:  

  • De-democratization, authoritarianism and (digital) states of exception
  • Emerging technologies, ideology and conflict
  • Emerging technologies and post-capitalist/post-colonial/post-nationalist transitions
  • Emerging technologies in diplomacy and/or warfare
  • Digital borders and migration
  • Algorithmic surveillance and spyware
  • Algorithms, platform capital and social media
  • Emerging technologies for peace, justice and equality
  • Emerging technologies, political/party organization and resistance

Important Dates

Submission Deadline

February 11, 2026

Notification of Acceptance

Early February 2026

Conference Dates

May 18–19, 2026

Submit Your Abstract

Please include author name(s), institutional affiliation(s) and full contact info in your abstract submissions.

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Organized by Digital Transitions & Society

In collaboration with ECPR’s Critical Peace & Conflict Standing Group

Funded by the ECPR’s Bonus Fund | Endorsed by the Critical Peace & Conflict Standing Group