Become a partner of the 43rd Congress of the German Sociological Association

From 28 September to 2 October 2026, the 43rd Congress of the German Sociological Association (DGS) will bring together around 2,000 sociologists from across the German-speaking world and international guests at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Over the course of a week, the latest research findings will be presented, new scientific discoveries discussed and questions about the future of society debated.

As a sponsor, you will reach a highly qualified, opinion-forming target group from academia, university management, educational institutions, foundations, associations, administrations and the media. Depending on the package, you can present your company or institution, for example

• on the congress website and in programme documents,
• at on-site events or in thematic formats,
• through your own offers for our participants.

The theme of the congress is ›The Future of Society‹ – an ideal setting to showcase your commitment to science, innovation and social responsibility. Mainz offers a special backdrop for this: as one of the oldest cities in Germany, it combines history and the future: from Gutenberg's printing press to the Mainz Republic and current biotechnological breakthroughs. Together with local partners and supporters, we want to showcase Mainz as a place of inspiration: through city tours, wine tours, cultural offerings... and whatever else you would like to contribute.

Please take a look at our sponsorship brochure. If you would like to book one of our offers, please send the registration form by email to dgskongress2026(at)uni-mainz.de by 31 May 2026.

Do you have any questions or would you like to discuss a customised format?
Feel free to contact us at any time; we look forward to hearing from you.