We are greatly honored and pleased to invite you to the “2nd International Congress on Social Innovation and Data Analytics” which will be held in collaboration with Necmettin Erbakan University and Izmir Katip Celebi University on October 23–24, 2025 at the Hekim Hacı Paşa Conference Hall of Izmir Katip Celebi University.

The complex social, economic, and environmental challenges of the 21st century can no longer be solved solely with classical approaches, but require innovative and data-driven methods. While social innovation offers creative solutions to societal needs, a strong analytical foundation is essential for effectively carrying out this process. Data analytics is not only about processing numerical data, but also a strategic tool for better understanding social problems, setting priorities, and developing effective intervention strategies.

In this context, our congress is organized to discuss how social innovation can be strengthened through data-driven approaches, to encourage interdisciplinary knowledge sharing, and to build bridges between academic and practical studies. By bringing together representatives from the public sector, private sector, civil society, and academia, we aim to address the role of social innovation in societal transformation along with data-driven strategies.

We warmly invite esteemed researchers to join our congress to share pioneering studies, develop new collaborations, and take part in this scientific platform where social innovation meets data analytics.

Congress Organizing Committee

Congress Topics

1. Machine Learning and Deep Learning

• Bayesian Models
• Bayesian and Echo State Networks
• Multi-layer Perceptrons and Kernel Networks
• Deep Learning
• Convolutional Neural Networks
• Machine Learning
• Learning and Adaptive Systems
• Recurrent Neural Networks and Reservoir Computing
• Artificial Neural Networks
• Biologically Inspired Neural Networks
• Theoretical Neural Computation
• Affective Computing

2. Data Analytics and Big Data

• Big Data Analysis
• Big Data Analytics
• Data Fusion
• Data Mining and Information Retrieval
• Time Series and Forecasting
• Data Science
• Data Management and Decision Support
• Data Envelopment Analysis
• Big Data for Cloud Computing Techniques
• Big Data Research and Mining
• Big Data Encryption
• Big Data Applications
• Color/Image Analysis
• Signal and Image Processing
• Social Media and Big Data Analytics
• Information Systems

3. Statistics and Modeling

• Analytical Methods
• Bayesian Statistics
• Bioinformatics
• Biostatistics
• Biometrics
• Statistics in Geographical Sciences
• Multivariate Statistics
• Econometrics
• Statistics in Climate Change
• Statistical Process and Quality Control
• Modeling and Simulation
• Probability and Statistics
• Statistics in Social Sciences
• Statistics in Sports Sciences
• Statistics in Agricultural Research
• Agricultural Informatics
• Structural Equation Modeling
• Operations Research
• Statistical Methods in Engineering
• Statistics in Industrial Applications
• Environmental and Sustainability Statistics
• Panel Data
• Clinical Trials
• Reliability Theory
• Sampling and Research Design
• Sampling Methods
• Spatial Statistics
• Statistical Applications
• Statistics Education
• Statistics Ethics
• Mathematical Statistics
• Survival Analysis

4. Sectoral and Applied Analytics

• Forensic Sciences
• Smart Cities
• Infrastructure Management
• Building Automation
• Biomedical Systems
• Environmental Smart Modeling
• e-Business, e-Commerce, e-Health, e-Learning
• Finance, Banking and Insurance
• Construction Automation
• Urban Mobility
• Urban Planning
• Space Optimization
• Parametric Design
• Robotics and Virtual Reality
• Healthcare
• Cybersecurity
• Social Media
• Structural Analysis
• Agriculture
• Telecommunications - Transportation
• Medical Informatics and Biomedical
• Text Mining
• Chatbot
• Speech Synthesis
• Speech and Natural Language Processing
• Ontologies
• Intelligent Graphics
• Environmental Monitoring
• Energy Efficiency and Optimization
• Climate Modeling
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Green Computing

5. Advanced Technology and Innovative Approaches

• Artificial Intelligence
• Evolutionary Systems - Optimization
• Particle Swarm Optimization
• Planning and Resource Management
• Planning and Scheduling
• Adaptive Control
• Smart Grids
• Swarm Intelligence and Decision Making
• Distributed and Peer-to-Peer Search for Big Data
• New Areas and Innovative Applications for Big Data
• Big Data Education
• Cloud Computing and Software Engineering for Big Data

6. Business, Management and Organization

• Human Resources Management
• Accounting
• Management and Organization
• Marketing
• Production Management
• Quantitative Methods
• Organizational Behavior
• Entrepreneurship and SMEs
• Finance
• Corporate Strategy
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Project Management
• Innovation Management
• Investment Analysis
• Risk Management
• Marketing Strategies
• Business Intelligence
• Database Management
• Strategic Planning
• Operations Management
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Supply Chain Management
• Business Process Management (BPM)
• Knowledge Management

7. Social Innovation

• Changing Family Structure
• Social Effects of Industry 4.0
• Technology Addiction
• Mobbing
• Human Rights
• Alienation
• Minorities and Refugees
• Terrorism and Security
• Cultural Interactions
• Disadvantaged Groups, People with Disabilities and the Elderly
• Abuse
• Irregular Migration
• Health
• Environment and Climate Change
• Social Inequality
• Education
• Poverty
• Income Inequality
• Trade Wars
• Urbanization
• Food Security
• New World Order
• Social Entrepreneurship

Program

The SIDACON 2025 program will consist of panels, oral presentations, workshops, and special sessions. The detailed program will be published in September 2025.

• Opening Speeches
• Parallel Sessions
• Poster Presentations
• Panels and Roundtables
• Special Sessions and SDG Forums
• Social Event

Full Paper Writing Rules

• The full paper title should be Times New Roman, 11 pt, bold, left-aligned, followed by a single line spacing.
• Author names should be Times New Roman, 10 pt, and right-aligned. Author information should only include the institution and ORCID.
• The total word count of the abstract should be a minimum of 300 and a maximum of 500. A single line spacing should be left after the abstract.
• There should be a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 keywords, with only the first letter capitalized and separated by commas.
• The INTRODUCTION heading should be in all caps and should not be numbered. Numbering should start from the heading after the introduction.
• Main headings should be in all caps and 11 pt. The text should also be 11 pt. There should be a single line spacing within the text. A single line spacing should be left between two paragraphs.
• Only the first letter of subheadings should be capitalized. Subheadings and text should be written in 11 pt.
• Second-level subheadings should have only the first letter of the first word capitalized and be in italics. The second-level subheading and text should be 11 pt.
• The table title should be italicized with only the first letter capitalized and should have a single line spacing before the table. The table should be centered. A single line spacing should be left after the table. The reference should be given in parentheses. The table number and name should be placed above the table.
• The figure title should be italicized with only the first letter capitalized and centered. The reference should be given in parentheses. The figure number and name should be placed above the figure.
• Screen outputs, web pages, and photos taken from the internet should be named as visuals. The visual should be centered. A single line spacing should be left after the visual name. The visual's number and name should be placed below the visual. The visual name should be italicized with only the first letter capitalized.
• There must be textual explanations between two tables or two figures.
• The CONCLUSION heading should be in all caps, Times New Roman, 11 pt, and bold. A conclusion section of 500-750 words should be written, summarizing the content of the paper. Care should be taken not to make direct quotes in the conclusion section.
• The REFERENCES heading should be in all caps, Times New Roman, 11 pt, and bold. In-text citations and references should be prepared according to APA 7 (apastyle.apa.org). They should be listed alphabetically, without numbers, and with a 0.5 cm hanging indent.

Publication Opportunities

*Proceedings Book - With ISBN (Open access as PDF)

• ISBN-numbered (open access as PDF)
• Special Journal Issues
• Conference Certificate