The 8th Nordic Conference on Violent Extremism will be held in Helsinki on 13-14 May 2027. The conference is organised by the
The aim of the Nordic Conference of Violent Extremism is to bring together researchers primarily based at Nordic research institutions to present empirical and theoretical research on violent extremism and prevention hereof. Furthermore, as the conference seeks to enhance the conversation and interaction between researchers and practitioners working in the field, it also welcomes research-based submissions by practitioners.
The conference is genuinely multi- and inter-disciplinary, interested in both theory and practice, and encourages problem-solving as well as critical submissions. Participants who will not present papers are also welcome to attend the conference.
The theme of this conference will be loneliness, which has been recognised as a factor that can increase polarisation and expose young people to harmful communities and ways of thinking. Despite its strong links to radicalisation, loneliness itself has rarely been examined in extremism research.
The call for papers is now open. The conference invites paper and panel proposals on topics that are broadly related to the research on violent extremism, radicalisation, terrorism and their prevention.