VOX-Pol Next Generation Network Conference 2026

Get ready to connect, learn, and shape the future of digital security with the VOX-Pol Next Gen crew at this interdisciplinary conference!

We are pleased to announce the 2nd annual VOX-Pol Next Generation Network Conference, a community of early-career researchers (ECRs) working on issues related to violent online extremism in its many forms. The conference will be held December 1st-2nd, 2026 at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic.

This interdisciplinary event provides a unique opportunity for PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and other ECRs to share their work, receive constructive feedback, and network with peers and established scholars in the field. We welcome contributions from a broad range of disciplines related to violent online extremism, including (but not limited to): media and communication studies, political science, law, psychology, sociology, criminology, international relations, computer science, and digital humanities.

Conference Theme
The conference will explore broadly-defined contemporary challenges in online extremism research, including the evolution of extremist narratives, platform governance, algorithmic amplification, cross-platform strategies, and any other key socio-technical dynamics.

As part of the wider VOX-Pol research network, the conference will also feature the participation of senior scholars in the field, who will provide commentary and constructive feedback on ECR presentations, helping to foster dialogue across career stages and disciplines.