COMPASSS

2nd MethodsNET Conference
2025-09-10 - 2025-09-12 | Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium (remote participation also possible)
The 2nd MethodsNET Conference is taking place in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium (remote participation also possible), 10-12 September – https://methodsnet.org/conference/2nd-methodsnet-conference/, which also comprises several QCA training options.

20+ short PhD-level training modules, across various formats. You can find the full list on the conference website, here is a short summary, including a QCA track:

Track A: Modeling methods: Quantitative, computational and SNA
Track B: Meaning-making and holistic methods: Qualitative, interpretive, case-based and QCA
Track C: Methodologies and pedagogies: Reflexivity, bias, arts/practice-based, data quality, pedagogy
Track D: Mixed methods

a 1-to-1 ‘Meet the Expert’ session with leading scholars, also QCA experts
Interactive and hands-on sessions designed especially with junior researchers in mind.

To register: (1) if you are not yet a MethodsNET member: join MethodsNET (https://methodsnet.org/become-a-member/ ) to benefit from a major registration fee discount; and then (2) register to the Conference (https://methodsnet.org/conference/2nd-methodsnet-conference/).

13th European QCA Conference 2025 in Kraków, Poland
2025-12-09 - 2025-12-11 | Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland
QCA enthusiasts will soon gather at the 13th European QCA Conference 2025 (previously known as the International QCA Workshop) in Kraków, Poland.
Visit the website for details.

EQCA2025 comprises two events:
1. EQCA Paper Development Workshop
Event is organized for researchers working in various domains who seek constructive feedback on their QCA-based projects and papers. The event is open to researchers at any stage of their QCA journey (an early or more advanced).
Call for papers (deadline: 1st October 2025):
2. Expert Workshop
We invite experienced QCA researchers to submit abstracts that focus on methodological development of QCA or a related method.
Call for papers (deadline: 1st October 2025):

We look very much forward to welcoming you to captivating Kraków this winter!

Anna Sławik, Institute of Economics, Finance and Management, Jagiellonian University, anna.slawik@uj.edu.pl
Seweryn Krupnik, Institute of Sociology, Center for Evaluation and Analysis of Public Policies Jagiellonian University, seweryn.krupnik@uj.edu.pl
Aleksandra Rudawska, Institute of Management, University of Szczecin, aleksandra.rudawska@usz.edu.pl

5th Annual QCA Conference of the Americas
2026-03-18 - 2026-03-20 | University of Cincinnati, 2600 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45221, United States
The 5th Annual QCA Conference of the Americas (AQCA2026) will be held March 18-20, 2026 at the Carl H. Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati, USA. See https://compasss.org/aqca/ for the call for proposals, registration process, conference program, and complete details.
The QCA Conference of the Americas (AQCA) provides a venue for the broad, cross-disciplinary community of researchers and practitioners working with configurational-comparative methods and approaches to gather together to present and receive feedback on current research projects, share theoretical and methodological developments, and discuss new directions in configurational-comparative research practices. Bringing together the diverse set of QCA empirical and methodological researchers, AQCA offers a supportive environment for the community to meet, engage in dialogue, network, learn, and collectively move forward on advancing the configurational-comparative perspective.

5th International Conference on Current Issues in Coincidence Analysis
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-13 | University of California, Berkeley School of Social Welfare and the Peder Sather Center, Berkeley, United States
We are pleased to announce the 5th International Conference on “Current Issues on Coincidence Analysis,” scheduled to take place on June 12-13, 2026, at UC Berkeley, School of Social Welfare. This conference serves as a premier platform for the exchange of ideas and collaboration between Coincidence Analysis (CNA) methodologists and applied researchers.
Conference Scope: The conference will feature discussions on the latest methodological developments in CNA, addressing open questions and challenges in the field. Moreover, researchers will have the opportunity to showcase exemplary applications of CNA from any discipline, as well as theoretical or conceptual developments.
Highlights:

Invited talks by leading CNA experts
Contributed paper presentations
Networking opportunities

We now invite the submission of extended abstracts for contributed papers. Submissions may cover three main areas: Applied (utilizing CNA to analyze empirical data), methodological (further developing the CNA method and its technical aspects), or theoretical (advancing the theory of causation underpinning CNA). We request extended abstracts of up to 1000 words that clearly outline the research question, methodology, key findings, and contribution to the field. All submissions will undergo a peer-review process. To submit an abstract, fill out this form. The submission deadline is March 13, 2026. Notification of acceptance will occur by March 28, 2026.
Conference Venue: UC Berkeley, School of Social Welfare
Contact Information: For any inquiries or additional information, please contact michael.baumgartner@uib.no.

Japan QCA Conference 2026 - Paper Development Workshop (PDW)
2026-10-30 - 2026-10-31 | Waseda University, Tokoyo, Japan
Japan QCA Conference 2026 – 30 – 31 October 2026 in Tokyo

ジャパン QCA カンファレンス・論文開発ワークショップ（2026 年 10 月 30 日～31 日）の

In addition to keynote speeches by Carsten Schneider and Peer Fiss, the conference will feature a Paper Development Workshop (PDW) and an Expert Workshop (EW).

The Paper Development Workshop (PDW) at the 2026 Japan QCA Conference offers researchers who use QCA in their domains the chance to present their work at various stages of development. The workshop comprises small roundtable sessions in which QCA paper developers can receive detailed, constructive feedback from QCA experts and discuss the methodological aspects of their projects intensively.
The Call for Abstracts is open to researchers from various domains who wish to share QCA experiences, exchange ideas, and develop their own QCA papers. The PDW at the 2026 Japan QCA Conference is an in-person event hosted by Waseda University in Tokyo.
Submission Procedure
Please submit your abstract (maximum 500 words) via the following online form by 14 August 2026 at the latest. Submitted abstracts will be reviewed by an expert panel and may not be accepted if they are at an earlier stage than applying QCA, or if they are purely conceptual rather than an empirical application of QCA. The panel will also evaluate the clarity of purpose and the methodological rigor of the study. Therefore, your abstract must declare your QCA-based research design, including: (1) your research question(s); (2) the analytical framework; (3) the strategy for collecting raw data and calibration in your cases; and (4) the reasons for using QCA to address your research gap. Within the word limit, you should provide detailed information on the data, such as the number of cases and conditions, as well as the empirical findings of your QCA study. You will be notified about the acceptance of your abstract around 31August 2026, at which point you will be invited to submit a full paper of no more than 8,000 words for presentation at the PDW.
Conference fee and travel grant
There is no conference fee for the 2026 Japan QCA conference. PhD students who have no or insufficient funding to travel to Tokyo may apply for a travel grant. Expect travel grants to not exceed 50,000 YEN. We will provide further details when we notify you of the decision regarding your abstract.
The conference programme
Participants are warmly invited to attend the plenary session, at which Carsten Schneider and Peer Fiss will deliver keynote speeches. There will also be an expert roundtable session discussing the progress of QCA practices, as well as panel sessions where participants can learn about the latest methodological developments in QCA.
Further information
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email to jqca2026@gmail.com.
We look forward to receiving your submissions for this Call for Papers.
Your Organizational Team,
Sho Niikawa (Kobe University)
Airo Hino (Waseda University)

Japan QCA Conference 2026 - Expert Workshop
2026-10-30 - 2026-10-31 | Waseda University, Tokoyo, Japan
Japan QCA Conference 2026 – 30 – 31 October 2026 in Tokyo

ジャパン QCA カンファレンス・論文開発ワークショップ（2026 年 10 月 30 日～31 日）の

In addition to keynote speeches by Carsten Schneider and Peer Fiss, the conference will feature a Paper Development Workshop (PDW) and an Expert Workshop (EW).

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS & PAPERS Expert Workshop
The Expert Workshop (EW) at the 2026 Japan QCA Conference provides a unique opportunity for researchers engaged in the latest QCA and related method developments to present their work. The EW is not a conventional paper presentation session, but rather a discussion forum. The EW at the 2026 Japan QCA Conference is a hybrid event, combining elements of both in-person and online participation. English is the working language at the EW, and it is being hosted by Waseda University in Tokyo.
The Call for Abstracts invites experienced QCA researchers from a variety of disciplinary backgrounds to present, develop and discuss methodological issues related to QCA. While empirical applications can be used to illustrate these issues, the main focus of the abstracts should be on developing QCA or a related method.
Submission Procedure
Please submit your abstract (maximum 500 words) via this online form by 14 August 2026 at the latest. You will be notified about the acceptance of your abstract around 31 August 2026. At this point, you will be invited to submit a full paper, although this is not necessary. Since the EW is an open discussion forum, QCA experts are welcome to participate even if they are not presenting a paper.
Conference fee and travel grant
There is no conference fee for the 2026 Japan QCA conference.
The conference programme
There will be a plenary session, as well as an expert roundtable session to discuss the progress of QCA practices. QCA experts are also warmly invited to attend the Paper Development Workshop on 30–31 October. During thisworkshop, paper developers will receive feedback from experts on their research projects, which use QCA and related methods.
Further information
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email to jqca2026@gmail.com.
We look forward to receiving your submissions for this Call for Papers.
Your Organizational Team,
Sho Niikawa (Kobe University)
Airo Hino (Waseda University)
