2025 Conference

FAQs

Where do I submit a proposal?
How much time is allocated for each session?
Are presenters required to be members of SCI?
Will people have to pay to attend my session?

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Abstracts may be considered for an oral presentation or poster presentation. Oral presentations will be one of 3-4 presentations in a 70-minute parallel session. We are only selecting individual paper submissions, rather than panel submissions. The submission format is a title and short abstract. Please note, all presentations must be in person. We especially encourage submissions highlighting the many applications of causal inference across disciplines.

Abstract submissions will open October 2024 and close January 10, 2025.

Abstract Submission Categories
Bayesian Causal Inference
Causal Discovery
Causal Inference and Bias/Discrimination
Causal Inference and SUTVA/Consistencies Violations
Causal Inference Education
Causal Inference in Networks
Difference in Differences
Generalizability/Transportability
Heterogeneous Treatment Effects
Instrumental Variables
Machine Learning and Causal Inference
Matching
Mediation
Multilevel Causal Inference
Propensity Scores
Randomized Studies
Regression Discontinuity
Sensitivity Analysis
Synthetic Control Method
Weighting

CALL FOR INVITED SESSIONS

Invited Sessions are focused on innovative, emerging, or controversial topics. Invited Sessions offer varying perspectives on the topic with 3-4 speakers. We also encourage nontraditional formats, such as a point-counterpoint theme or a different way to engage attendees in discussion. When submitting an Invited Session proposal, you are submitting the full session details that includes the session chair(s), session title, session description, speakers including their proposed talk title, and how you will allocate the time for the session.

Invited Session submissions will open October 2024 and close January 10, 2025.

CALL FOR SHORT COURSES

Short courses will be half-day on the first day of the conference. Submission requirements include a Course Title, Course abstract, Course outline, and learning objectives. Please note, all short courses must be taught in person.

Short Course submissions will open October 2024 and close January 10, 2025.

CALL FOR ABSTRACT REVIEWERS

SCI members are invited to participate in reviewing abstract submissions for the upcoming conference. Reviews will be conducted online through the SCI website. Current 2025 SCI Membership is required to participate. Click here to renew your membership.

Abstract reviews for Latebreaker Abstracts will begin on March 12, 2025 with reviews due by March 29, 2025, 11:59pm PST.

CALL FOR LATEBREAKER ABSTRACTS

Latebreaker Abstracts may be considered for a poster presentation.The submission format is a title and short abstract. Please note, all presentations must be in person. We especially encourage submissions highlighting the many applications of causal inference across disciplines.

Latebreaker Abstract submissions will open February 6, 2025 and close March 5, 2025, 11:59pm PST.

Submissions