The 15th annual conference of the SLLS, on the theme 'Structure and Change in Critical Times: Implications for the Life Course', is scheduled to take place between Monday 29th June - Wednesday 1st July 2026 and will be hosted by the Université Libre de Bruxelles (Campus Érasme).
Many thanks to the event sponsors: CLOSER, Population Research UK (PRUK), UCL Centre for Longitudinal Studies (CLS), and Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID).
Conference website: www.sllsconference.com
Conference programme: Download the programme and supplementary abstract book below.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPEN!
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to book your place.
Pre-Conference Workshop: A workshop on 'Beyond Correlation: A Researcher’s Toolkit for Causal Reasoning' will take place on Sunday 28th June 2026. For full information and to book your place, visit: https://www.slls.org.uk/events/slls-pre-conference-workshop-2026
Conference fees are reduced for SLLS members, so consider becoming a member if you are not already and take advantage of the full range of benefits. Click here for full details and to sign up!
The Society’s Journal, Longitudinal and Life Course Studies, will be a possible outlet for the publication of conference papers.
BOOKING INFORMATION
PACKAGE A
Access to any session (Monday 29 June - Wednesday 1 July 2026)
Daily refreshments and lunch (Monday 29 June - Wednesday 1 July 2026)
Welcome drinks reception (Monday 29 June 2026)
Early career networking event, including food and drink (following on from welcome reception).
PACKAGE B
As per Package A, but includes conference dinner on the evening of Tuesday 30 June 2026.
Individual Bookings
Payments are to be made by credit or debit card.
Group Bookings
For five or more delegates from the same organisation (and who are all presenting on the programme), we can issue an invoice for payment. Please contact [email protected] in this instance.
Student / Early Career Fees
For current students or those within 5 years of PhD.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your booking, please contact [email protected]. We advise no refunds of conference fees will be made for any cancellations received after 5th June 2026.




