![](/sites/default/files/styles/global_header_l/public/uploaded_images/neoma-research-conference_header.png?itok=S4ZHbcIm) # 2027 Meeting of the SEM Working Group { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://neoma-bs.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "2027\u0020Meeting\u0020Of\u0020The\u0020SEM\u0020Working\u0020Group", "item": "https://neoma-bs.com/node/10911056.md" } ] } - [Home](https://neoma-bs.com/) - 2027 Meeting Of The SEM Working Group ## Introduction ## 2027 Meeting of the SEM Working Group ### 17 to 19 March 2027 NEOMA Business School, Paris, France. Organised by **Prof. Laura Trinchera** (NEOMA Business School). The annual meeting provides a forum for researchers working on methodological, theoretical, computational, and applied developments in **Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and related latent variable methods**. The meeting aims to foster scientific exchange, discussion of recent methodological advances, and collaboration among researchers in the field. ## Speakers ### Keynote Addresses We are pleased to announce keynote contributions by: [Prof. Silvia Bianconcini](https://www.unibo.it/sitoweb/silvia.bianconcini/en), University of Bologna. “Autoregressive Latent Trajectory Models: 25 Years Later” [Prof. Fan Wallentin](https://www.uu.se/en/contact-and-organisation/staff?query=AA340), Uppsala University ### Post-Conference Workshop Prof. Manuel Voelkle (University of Freiburg) will lead a post-conference workshop on 19 March 2027 from 9:30 to 12:30 AM. The workshop is open to all registered participants, regardless of whether they present a paper at the meeting. ## Submission ### Call for Contributions We invite participants to submit abstracts for **oral presentation**s on methodological developments, applications, and emerging topics in Structural Equation Modeling and related areas. Each participant may be the presenting author of **one oral contribution**, while there is no restriction on the number of submissions on which a participant may appear as a co-author. Oral presentations will be scheduled on 17 and 18 March 2027. ### Abstract Submission Guidelines Abstracts should provide a clear and concise description of the research question or objective, the methodological approach, and, where applicable, the main results and conclusions. Abstracts must not exceed **500 words, including references. Submissions should include the title of the contribution, names and affiliations of all authors, and identification of the presenting author.** Abstracts should be submitted online: **Submission deadline: 1 December 2026** **Notification of acceptance: 15 December 2026** ## Topics of Interest Submissions addressing methodological, theoretical, computational, and applied aspects of SEM and latent variable modeling are welcome. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: - SEM and causal inference Missing data and multiple imputation Longitudinal measurement and continuous-time modeling - Longitudinal data analysis using IRT models Bayesian structural equation modeling State–trait modeling - Moderation and interaction effects involving latent variables - Integration of machine-learning methods with latent variable modeling - Multilevel structural equation modeling - Mixture models and latent class approaches in SEM - SEM approaches to response processes, including response styles, careless responding, and rapid guessing - Methodological and computational advances in SEM software - Open science practices in SEM, including reproducibility, transparency, and reporting standards - Visualisation and communication of SEM results - Innovative approaches to teaching and learning SEM - Other recent theoretical, methodological, computational, and applied developments in SEM and latent variable modeling ## Programme *The programme of the meeting will be available here in January.* ## Committees ### Local Organising Committee • **Ms Irina Fandolea,** NEOMA Business School, France • **Ms Nataly Nasr,** NEOMA Business School, France • [**Prof. Laura Trinchera**](https://neoma-bs.com/professors/trinchera-laura)**,** NEOMA Business School, France ### Scientific Committee • [**Dr. Henrik Andersen**](https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/hsw/soziologie/Institut/Profile/andeh/cv-2022-09-28.pdf), Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany • [**Prof. Dr. Eldad Davidov**](https://dss.uni-koeln.de/en/department/personen-a-z/prof-dr-eldad-davidov), University of Cologne, Germany • [**Prof. Jochen Mayerl**](https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/hsw/soziologie/Institut/Profile/mjoc/), Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany • [**Prof. Peter Schmidt**](https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/fbz/zentren/zeu/Team/zeumembersall/Peter_Schmidt/dpschmidt), Justus Liebig University Giessen, Germany • [**Prof. Laura Trinchera**](https://neoma-bs.com/professors/trinchera-laura), NEOMA Business School, France ## Registration ### Participation There is **no conference registration fee**. Participation is free of charge for both presenting and non-presenting participants. Participants will, however, be responsible for the cost of their lunches and, should they choose to attend, the conference social dinner. **Further practical information concerning meals, the social dinner, and the conference venue will be provided to registered participants.** ## Venue ![](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/img/NEOMA-BS-Paris-1.jpg?itok=hpzyFthG) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/img/NEOMA-BS-Paris-1.jpg?itok=hpzyFthG) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/img/NEOMA-Paris-ETAGE5-c-jbdelerue.jpg?itok=JE3Piylz) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/img/NEOMA-Paris-ETAGE5-c-jbdelerue.jpg?itok=JE3Piylz) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/img/NEOMA-Paris-c-jbdelerue.jpg?itok=y6fLZ_Vg) ![](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/img/NEOMA-Paris-c-jbdelerue.jpg?itok=y6fLZ_Vg) NEOMA 6 rue Vandrezanne – Immeuble Zenith – 75013 Paris, France (Ph.: 01 73 06 98 00) (5 minutes from metro stations and the bus on foot) **Metro:** Place d’Italie (line 5, 6 and 7), **Bus lines** 27 47 57 59 61 64 67 and 83 **View all of the lines on** [**www.ratp.fr**](https://www.ratp.fr) [ Submit a paper ](https://forms.gle/GeRUQsNnrkFKa72F7) **For any questions or additional information, please contact:** ![Laura Trinchera](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/uploaded_images/laura-trichera.png?itok=0WOeU1VN)Laura TRINCHERA Professor