The World Conference on Governance and Social Sciences (WCGSS) 2025, organized by the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Hasanuddin University, is the second edition of a global academic forum that began with WCGSS 2023 in Makassar. Building on the success of its inaugural event, this year’s conference adopts the theme “The Future of Maritime Society: Science, Prosperity, and Sustainability.” It aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among scholars, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in addressing urgent global issues—such as climate change, poverty, technological disruption, democratic deficit, and governance crises—while situating them within the broader pursuit of resilient, inclusive, and sustainable maritime societies.