Dear colleagues, This is a kind reminder that the abstract submission for the World Congress of Rural Sociology (IRSA 2026) is open until December 18. The event features 40 Working Groups, covering a wide range of topics. It will be an excellent opportunity for academic and cultural exchange among researchers from around the world.The event will be held in Porto Alegre, from July 19 to 23, 2026, in partnership with the Brazilian Congress of Economics, Administration, and Rural Sociology (SOBER).  
In January 2026, registrations will open for Research Networks Self-Organized Sessions. Follow the congress website and social media channels to stay updated on the program and to organize your trip.  https://www.even3.com.br/sober-irsa2026/?lang=en    We also would like to take this opportunity to inform you that, for those who may be interested, the Latin American Sociology Congress (ALAS) will take place in the city of Rio de Janeiro in the week following the IRSA/SOBER Congress, from July 26 to 31: https://www.alas2026.sinteseeventos.com.br/  

Best wishes
Paulo Niederle
Organizing Committee     Paulo Niederle Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, UFRGS Programa de Pós-Graduação em Sociologia, PPGS Programa de Pós-Graduação em Políticas Públicas, PPGPP  Grupo de Pesquisa em Sociologia das Práticas Alimentares (Sopas) Grupo de Pesquisa em Agricultura, Alimentação e Desenvolvimento (Gepad)