The Learning Ideas Conference 2026

The Learning Ideas Conference 2026
10th to 12th June 2026
New York, United States of America

The Learning Ideas Conference 2026 is where innovation meets education. This global gathering brings together researchers, practitioners, and learning professionals from over 50 countries to discuss, innovate, and shape the future of learning.

Our 19th annual event will take place on:
- Online-Only Days: May 28th - 29th, 2026
- New York and Online: June 10th - 12th, 2026

We are pleased to welcome the following keynote speakers:
- Dr. Margaret Korosec, University of Leeds
- Dr. Candace Thille, Stanford Accelerator for Learning,
- Megan Torrance, TorranceLearning
- Dr. Maciej Pankiewicz, Penn Center for Learning Analytics, University of Pennsylvania

From workplace learning to higher education, #TLIC2026 offers a multidisciplinary space for fresh perspectives, collaboration, and discovery.

Learn more, explore the accepted sessions, and register at: www.learningideasconf.org/program

Enquiries: info@learningideasconf.org
Web address: https://www.learningideasconf.org/

Eleventh International Conference on Communication & Media Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Eleventh International Conference on Communication & Media Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

1st to 2nd October 2026

Singapore

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CALL FOR PAPERS

https://oncommunicationmedia.com/2026-conference

Place: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore + Online

Format: In-Person (Location) and Online (Asynchronous Content)

Dates: 1-2 October 2026

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PLENARY SPEAKERS

Yu Jin Seng, Director (Curatorial, Research & Exhibitions) and Senior Curator, National Gallery of Singapore, Singapore

Jesvin Yeo, Deputy Associate Provost (Strategy), Acting Chair (School of Art, Design and Media), Professor, School of Art, Design and Media, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Jackson Tan, Co-founder and Creative Director, BLACK Design, Singapore

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SPECIAL FOCUS: The Image as Advocate: Shaping Cultural Conversations

This year's special focus examines how visual media serve as agents of cultural dialogue, activism, and change, particularly within complex and pluralistic societies. Images do more than reflect the world; they intervene in it. Whether mobilised to document injustice, amplify marginalised voices, reframe dominant narratives, or inspire solidarity, images hold or possess the capacity to advocate. As technologies evolve and the circulation of images intensifies, so too does the need to critically assess how they shape public consciousness and cultural meaning. This conference invites an exploration of how visual forms, across analogue, digital, and emerging mediums, operate as tools of advocacy within their own cultural contexts and in dialogue with others, placing an emphasis on practices that are situated, responsive, and ethically engaged. We ask: What are the possibilities and limits of the image as advocate? How does visual advocacy operate across linguistic, societal and cultural thresholds? And what pedagogies, platforms, or ethics are needed to support such work? In gathering diverse voices, we aim to cultivate a conversation on how images not only represent but also actively shape the cultures from which they emerge.

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CONFERENCE THEMES

Theme 1: Media Cultures

Theme 2: Media Theory

Theme 3: Media Technologies and Processes

Theme 4: Media Business

Theme 5: Media Literacies

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JOURNAL

The Journal of Communication and Media Studies offers an interdisciplinary forum for the discussion of the role of the media and communications in society.

Serial Founded: 2016

ISSN: 2470-9247 (Print) ISSN: 2470-9255 (Online)

LCCN Permalink: https://lccn.loc.gov/2016201463

DOI: http://doi.org/10.18848/2470-9247/CGP

Publication Frequency: Biannually

Indexing: ANVUR, Psychology (Cabell's), Scopus (Elsevier), Social Science Journals (ProQuest)

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ABOUT US

Founded in 2015, the Communication & Media Studies Research Network offers an interdisciplinary forum for the discussion of the role of the media and communications in society. We seek to build an epistemic community where we can make linkages across disciplinary, geographic, and cultural boundaries. As a Research Network, we are defined by our scope and concerns and motivated to build strategies for action framed by our shared themes and tensions.

https://oncommunicationmedia.com/about

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RELATED CONFERENCES

We also offer related thematic events in our other Research Networks that you might be able to attend in-person. This way we build for our Research Network Members flexible, and at the same time resilient, spaces for communication, engagement, and participation.

View other Common Ground Research Networks conferences:

https://cgnetworks.org/conferences/conference-calendar

Enquiries: support@cgnetworks.org

Web address: https://oncommunicationmedia.com/2026-conference

ICSD 2026: 14th International Conference on Sustainable Development

ICSD 2026: 14th International Conference on Sustainable Development
9th to 10th September 2026
Rome, Italy

Dear Colleagues

We are pleased to invite you to the 14th International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD 2026), to be held on 9-10 September 2026 in Rome, Italy. The conference is organized by the European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with European Universities and our academic partners: Sapienza University of Rome and CIT University.
For 13 consecutive years, ICSD has established itself as one of the most trusted and impactful international platforms, bringing together scholars, practitioners, and policymakers from more than 120 countries. The conference has consistently fostered scientific dialogue, long-term collaborations, and innovative approaches to the global challenges of sustainability.

ICSD 2026 welcomes contributions from all fields and disciplines of Sustainable Development, offering an exceptional opportunity to present your research within a widely recognized international forum.
We warmly encourage you to join this global network that continues to build a strong tradition of academic excellence and interdisciplinary cooperation.

For more information, please visit: https://ecsdev.org/conference/14th-icsd-2026

Enquiries: icsd@ecsdev.org
Web address: https://ecsdev.org/conference/14th-icsd-2026

Thirty-Third International Conference on Learning, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Thirty-Third International Conference on Learning, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
8th to 10th July 2026
Hong Kong

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CALL FOR PAPERS
https://thelearner.com/2026-conference/call-for-papers
Place: University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong and Online
Format: In-Person (Location) and Online (Asynchronous Content)
Dates: 8-10 July 2026
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PLENARY SPEAKERS
Lim Cher Ping, Professor, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), Hong Kong
Gary Ka Wai Wong, Associate Professor, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Lianjiang Jiang, Assistant Professor, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
William Cope, Professor, University of Illinois, USA
Mary Kalantzis, Professor, University of Illinois, USA
Angel M.Y. Lin, Professor, The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), Hong Kong
Nancy Law, Professor and Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Education, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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SPECIAL FOCUS: Digital Literacy for Future Readiness
As technology continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, the ability to navigate and leverage digital tools has become essential for education, career advancement, and societal participation. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is particularly transformative, reshaping how we learn, teach, and interact with information. This conference brings together global experts, educators, industry leaders, and policymakers to explore innovative strategies, share best practices, and foster collaboration. Through engaging keynote presentations, interactive workshops, and dynamic panel discussions, participants will gain valuable insights into cultivating digital fluency, harnessing the potential of AI in education, bridging the digital divide, and preparing for the future workforce. Join us at the University of Hong Kong (https://www.cpao.hku.hk/firstandforemost/rankings) to be part of this transformative experience and contribute to shaping a digitally inclusive and resilient future.
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CONFERENCE THEMES
Theme 1: Pedagogy and Curriculum
Theme 2: Assessment and Evaluation
Theme 3: Educational and Organization and Leadership
Theme 4: Early Childhood Learning
Theme 5: Learning in Higher Education
Theme 6: Adult, Community, and Professional Learning
Theme 7: Learner Diversity and Identities
Theme 8: Technologies in Learning
Theme 9: Literacies Learning
Theme 10: Science, Mathematics, and Technology Learning
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JOURNALS
The International Journal of Learner Diversity and Identities investigates the dynamics of learning in diverse communities and classrooms.
Collection Founded: 1995
Title Founded: 2013
ISSN: 2327-0128  (Print) ISSN: 2327-2627 (Online)
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/2013201440
DOI: http://doi.org/10.18848/2327-0128/CGP
Publication Frequency: Biannually
Indexing: H-Index: 5 (2023), Scopus / SJR: 0.11 (2023), Educational Curriculum & Methods (Cabell's, Educational Psychology and Administration (Cabell's), Education Source (EBSCO), Education Journals (ProQuest), Genamics, Scopus (Elsevier), The Australian Research Council (ARC), Ulrich's Periodicals Directory
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The International Journal of Adult, Community, and Professional Learning explores adult learning, from adult basic education to workplace training, and professional learning.
Collection Founded: 1995
Title Founded: 2013
ISSN: 2328-6318 (Print) ISSN: 2328-6296 (Online)
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/2013201524
DOI: http://doi.org/10.18848/2328-6318/CGP
Publication Frequency: Biannually
Indexing: H-Index: 4 (2023), Scopus / SJR: 0.13 (2023), Educational Curriculum & Methods (Cabell's), Educational Psychology & Administration (Cabell's), Education Source (EBSCO), Education Journals (ProQuest), Genamics, Scopus (Elsevier), The Australian Research Council (ARC), Ulrich's Periodicals Directory
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The International Journal of Assessment and Evaluation investigates the logics of educational measurement. It explores questions about how learners come to know and how educators determine the shape and extent of their transformation.
Collection Founded: 1995
Title Founded: 2013
ISSN: 2327-7920 (Print) ISSN: 2327-8692 (Online)
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/2013201476
DOI: http://doi.org/10.18848/2327-7920/CGP
Publication Frequency: Biannually
Indexing: H-Index: 4 (2023), Scopus / SJR: 0.13 (2023), Educational Curriculum & Methods (Cabell's), Educational Psychology and Administration (Cabell's), Education Journals (ProQuest), Education Source (EBSCO), Genamics, Scopus (Elsevier), Ulrich's Periodicals Directory
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The International Journal of Early Childhood Learning investigates the dynamics of learning in the first seven years of life, including documentation of early childhood learning practices and exegeses of the effects of those practices.
Collection Founded: 1995
Title Founded: 2013
ISSN: 2327-7939 (Print) ISSN: 2327-8722 (Online)
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/2013201477
DOI: http://doi.org/10.18848/2327-7939/CGP
Publication Frequency: Biannually
Indexing: H-Index: 4 (2023), Scopus / SJR: 0.16 (2023), Educational Curriculum & Methods (Cabell's), Educational Psychology and Administration (Cabell's), Educational Technology & Library Science (Cabell's), Education Journals (ProQuest), Education Source (EBSCO), Genamics, Scopus (Elsevier), Ulrich's Periodicals Directory
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The International Journal of Educational Organization and Leadership inquires into the nature and processes of effective educational administration and leadership.
Collection Founded: 1995
Title Founded: 2013
ISSN: 2329-1656 (Print) ISSN: 2329-1591 (Online)
LCCN Permalink: https://lccn.loc.gov/2013201541
DOI: http://doi.org/10.18848/2329-1656/CGP
Publication Frequency: Biannually
Indexing: H-Index: 6 (2023), Scopus / SJR: 0.14 (2023), Educational Curriculum & Methods (Cabell's), Educational Psychology and Administration (Cabell's), Education Source (EBSCO), Education Journals (ProQuest), Genamics, Scopus (Elsevier), The Australian Research Council (ARC), Ulrich's Periodicals Directory
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The International Journal of Learning in Higher Education presents studies of learning at college and university levels, including teacher education.
Collection Founded: 1995
Title Founded: 2013
ISSN: 2327-7955 (Print) ISSN: 2327-8749 (Online)
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/2013201478
DOI: http://doi.org/10.18848/2327-7955/CGP
Publication Frequency: Biannually
Indexing H-Index: 6 (2023), Scopus / SJR: 0.15 (2023), Educational Curriculum & Methods (Cabell's), Educational Psychology and Administration (Cabell's), Education Research Complete (EBSCO), Education Source (EBSCO), Education Journals (ProQuest), Genamics, Scopus (Elsevier), The Australian Research Council (ARC), Ulrich's Periodicals Directory
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The International Journal of Literacies investigates the processes of reading, writing, and communication from traditional texts and emerging digital, multimodal contexts.
Collection Founded: 1995
Title Founded: 2013
ISSN: 2327-0136 (Print) ISSN: 2327-266X (Online)
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/2013201441
DOI: http://doi.org/10.18848/2327-0136/CGP
Publication Frequency: Biannually
Indexing H-Index: 4 (2023), Scopus / SJR: 0.11 (2023), Educational Curriculum & Methods (Cabell's), Educational Psychology and Administration (Cabell's), Education Source (EBSCO), Education Journals (ProQuest), Genamics, Scopus (Elsevier), The Australian Research Council (ARC), Ulrich's Periodicals Directory
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The International Journal of Pedagogy and Curriculum explores the processes of designing and implementing learning experiences and the dynamics of learning.
Collection Founded: 1995
Title Founded: 2013
ISSN: 2327-7963 (Print) ISSN: 2327-9133 (Online)
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/2013201479
DOI: http://doi.org/10.18848/2327-7963/CGP
Publication Frequency: Biannually
Indexing H-Index: 5 (2023), Scopus / SJR: 0.1 (2023), Educational Curriculum & Methods (Cabell's), Educational Psychology and Administration (Cabell's), Education Source (EBSCO), Education Journals (ProQuest), Genamics, Scopus (Elsevier), The Australian Research Council (ARC), Ulrich's Periodicals Directory
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The International Journal of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Learning offers studies of best practices in teaching and learning these key disciplines.
Collection Founded: 1995
Title Founded: 2013
ISSN: 2327-7971 (Print) ISSN: 2327-915X (Online)
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/2013201480
DOI: http://doi.org/10.18848/2327-7971/CGP
Publication Frequency: Biannually
Indexing H-Index: 4 (2023), Scopus / SJR: 0.21 (2023), Educational Curriculum & Methods (Cabell's), Educational Psychology and Administration (Cabell's), Education Source (EBSCO), Education Journals (ProQuest), Genamics, Scopus (Elsevier), Ulrich's Periodicals Directory
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The International Journal of Technologies in Learning explores the role of technologies in learning and processes of learning about and through technologies.
Collection Founded: 1995
Title Founded: 2013
ISSN: 2327-0144 (Print) ISSN: 2327-2686 (Online)
LCCN Permalink: http://lccn.loc.gov/2013201442
DOI: http://doi.org/10.18848/2327-0144/CGP
Publication Frequency: Biannually
Indexing H-Index: 6 (2023), Scopus / SJR: 0.14 (2023), Educational Curriculum & Methods (Cabell's), Educational Psychology & Administration (Cabell's), Educational Technology and Library Science (Cabell's), Education Source (EBSCO), Education Journals (ProQuest), Genamics, Scopus (Elsevier), The Australian Research Council (ARC), Ulrich's Periodicals Directory
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ABOUT US
Founded in 2011, The Learner Research Network is brought together around a common concern for learning in all its sites, formal and informal, and at all levels, from early childhood to schools, colleges and universities, and adult, community and workplace education. We seek to build an epistemic community where we can make linkages across disciplinary, geographic, and cultural boundaries. As a Research Network, we are defined by our scope and concerns and motivated to build strategies for action framed by our shared themes and tensions.
https://thelearner.com/about
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RELATED CONFERENCES
We also offer related thematic events in our other Research Networks that you might be able to attend in-person. This way we build for our Research Network Members flexible, and at the same time resilient, spaces for communication, engagement, and participation.
View other Common Ground Research Networks conferences:
https://cgnetworks.org/conferences/conference-calendar

Enquiries: support@cgnetworks.org
Web address: https://thelearner.com/2026-conference

The 9th International Conference on Future Education 2026

The 9th International Conference on Future Education 2026

9th to 10th July 2026

Bangkok, Thailand

The 9th International Conference on Future of Education 2026 (Future Edu 2026)

Asia's Leading Education Conference of the Year

Theme: "Advancing Excellence in Education Through Purposeful Technology Integration"

Dates: 9 – 10 July 2026

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Mode: Physical and Virtual Participation Available

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Overview

For over 8 successful years, the Conference has served as a global hub for innovation, collaboration, and transformation in the education sector.

Future Edu 2026 is a leading international platform that brings together educators, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to share research, exchange ideas, and collaborate on shaping future-ready education systems. With a focus on technology integration, the conference highlights innovative practices that enhance teaching and learning in the evolving global education landscape.

The event supports hybrid participation formats and will continue the legacy of advancing excellence in education through high-impact research and dialogue.

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Objectives

Future Education 2026 seeks to:

- Strengthen global education networks and interdisciplinary collaboration.

- Promote research excellence through peer-reviewed sessions and workshops.

- Support professional development and knowledge exchange.

- Foster meaningful dialogue on education policy, innovation, and digital transformation.

- Provide opportunities for publication and academic recognition.

Why Join?

- 9+ years of impact in shaping global education conversations

- 50+ countries represented by diverse voices and perspectives

- 100+ universities actively engaged in building knowledge bridges

- A vibrant network of 4200+ education professionals across the globe

Be part of the dialogue, the discovery, and the difference.

Key Features of Future Edu 2026

Multidisciplinary Presentations

Future Edu 2026 will showcase a diverse range of presentations on topics including innovative teaching methods, the integration of technology in education, and strategies for building effective local and global partnerships. These sessions will offer a platform to share insights and innovative strategies that aim to transform education into a more inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready system.

Workshops and Discussions

The conference will host interactive workshops and panel discussions on practical approaches to curriculum development, innovative assessment methods, and digital transformation in education. These sessions will provide valuable tools and strategies for educators, researchers, and policymakers to implement effective teaching practices and foster a forward-thinking education system.

Networking Opportunities

Future Edu 2026 provides extensive networking opportunities, bringing together global educators, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders. Special events such as "Innovation in Education" roundtable discussions and speed networking sessions will facilitate collaboration, partnerships, and the exchange of ideas aimed at shaping the future of education.

Free Publication Opportunities

Selected papers presented at Future Edu 2026 will be published in the conference Book of Abstracts, and may undergo a double-blind peer-review process for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings. These proceedings are indexed in recognized databases such as Google Scholar, Scilit, and Crossref, and each paper will receive a DOI. Participants also have the chance to submit their full papers for publication in internationally accredited journals, with full support provided through TIIKM's renowned publication services.

Awards of Excellence

The conference celebrates exceptional contributions to the field of education through a variety of prestigious awards, including Best Presenter, Best Overall Presenter, and Best Paper. These awards highlight groundbreaking research and presentations that aim to advance education, innovation, and the application of best practices in teaching and learning.

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Important Dates

- Abstract Submission Deadline: 24 February 2026

- Abstract Acceptance Notification: Within two weeks of submission

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Call for Papers and Conference Tracks

The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM) in collaboration with the hosting, academic, and media partners of the Conference cordially invites you and your colleagues to submit abstracts of your original research papers to be eligible to participate in THE 9TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON FUTURE EDUCATION (FUTUREEDU 2026). We welcome papers for the selection of oral presentations, poster presentations, online oral presentations (live Zoom presentation), pre-recorded video options, and online poster presentations.

Researchers, educators, and scholars are invited to submit original abstracts aligned with the conference tracks, including:

- Technology and Innovation

- Teaching and Learning

- Intersections of Education

- Education Policy and Structures

- Psychology, Mind and Brain

- Student Populations

- Education in the Disciplines

Abstract submission deadline: 24th of February 2026

Submit your abstract to:

sathini.j@tiikmedu.com / secretariat@futureofedu.co

Register as attendee/listener on: https://futureeduconference.tiikm.com/attendee-registration/#fees

Submit abstract now: https://futureeduconference.tiikm.com/abstract-submission/

Visit the Website: https://futureeduconference.tiikm.com/

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Conference Chairs and Distinguished Speakers

Future Edu 2026 features expert speakers from around the world, including international leaders in educational research, learning analytics, and technology integration in education.

Conference Chair

Dr. Brian D. Beitzel

Associate Dean and Professor

School of Education, Human Ecology, and Sports Studies

SUNY Oneonta

USA

Local Conference Co-Chair

Dr. Udomluk Koolsriroj

Dean of Faculty of Education

Kasetsart University

Thailand

Keynote Speaker

Prof. Daniel Burgos

The UNESCO Chair on eLearning

President of MIU City University Miami (USA)

Vice-rector for International Research

Universidad Internacional de La Rioja

Spain

Keynote Speaker

Prof. Dr. Sirin Karadeniz Oran

Advisor to the President at Dogus University (DOU)

Turkey

Keynote Speaker

Professor Shane Dawson

Pro Vice Chancellor for the College of Education

Behavioral and Social Sciences and Professor of Learning Analytics at Adelaide University, Australia

Keynote Speaker

Prof. Bart Rienties

Professor of Learning Analytics at the Institute of Educational Technology at the Open University

UK

Plenary Speaker

Prof. Dr. Ni Putu Tirka Widanti

Rector

Universitas Ngurah Rai

Indonesia

Plenary Speaker

Dr. Tran Minh Tung

Director FSB Danang

FPT School of Business and Technology (FSB)

Vietnam

Plenary Speaker

Dr. Sumit Kumar Gupta

Dean (Academic) and Professor, Department of Computer Science and Technology at Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University (JVWU)

India

Partnerships that Drive Our Conference Success

Co-Hosting Partners

Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University, Thailand

Academic Partners

University of the Free State, South Africa

Lourdes College, Philippines

Christ the King College, Philippines

City College of Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

Central Mindanao University, Philippines

Camarines Norte State College, Philippines

Association of Higher Education Multidisciplinary Research, INC.Philippines

Initao College, Philippines

University of Zululand, South Africa

Open University Malaysia, Malaysia

United Federation of Fil-Am Educators, Inc. (UNIFFIED), Philippines

City College of El Salvador (CCE), Philippines

Marikina Polytechnic College, Philippines

Union Christian College, Philippines

Loc Nguyen's Academic Network, Vietnam

Kibabii University, Kenya

Maasai Mara University, Kenya

Centre for Language Learning The University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago

Centro Escolar University (CEU) Graduate School, Philippines

Anjuman Arts Science and Commerce College, Vijayapur, Karnataka, India

West Visayas State University-Himamaylan City Campus - Philippines

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FUTUREEDU 2026 provides you with the following FREE publication opportunities

*No submission or publication charges for supporting journals

PUBLISH HELP

A breakthrough free TIIKM project to make your research publication possible.

Preliminary reviews of your full paper with the world-class publication steering committee before the conference.

One of the major issues faced by novice researchers/authors in the present is the lack of perspectives to improve writing for academic publications. "PUBLISHelp" is introduced by TIIKM to help authors develop their full papers before the conference. Once the request is made, a steering committee member will be assigned to provide the author with developmental comments to improve the full paper. Our main goal is to assist our conference participants in keeping one step ahead to improve their valuable research papers.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Publication

Special Issues:

Educational Psychology Review (Springer)

Educational Psychology Review is a quarterly, peer-reviewed academic journal published by Springer. It serves as an international forum for integrative review articles and thematic special issues in the field of educational psychology. The journal publishes comprehensive reviews, reflections on prior research, comments on emerging research directions, interviews with scholars, and practitioner advice - all with the aim of synthesizing and advancing theory and understanding in educational psychology. It covers topics such as learning, motivation, cognition, development, and instructional effectiveness.

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Learning and Teaching: The International Journal of Higher Education in the Social Sciences (LATISS)

Learning and Teaching (LATISS) is an academic journal published by Berghahn Journals focusing on higher education and teaching within the social sciences. It typically appears three times per year and publishes research that critically examines learning, teaching, and educational practices, often from interdisciplinary perspectives. Articles included in LATISS explore topics such as educational governance, internationalisation of higher education, cultural contexts in teaching and learning, and responses to global challenges like the COVID 19 pandemic. The journal is relevant for researchers and practitioners interested in sociological, policy-oriented, and comparative studies of higher education.

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International Journal of Teaching and Learning (IJTL)

The International Journal of Teaching and Learning (IJTL) is a peer-reviewed education journal that publishes research on various aspects of teaching and learning across all sectors of education internationally. It issues two publications per year and serves as a platform for scholars worldwide to share original research articles in education. Its scope includes studies on pedagogy, instructional methods, classroom practices, learning outcomes, and other areas that contribute to improving teaching and learning globally.

Regular Issues:

1. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology

2. Power and Education

3. Educational Forum

4. International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning

5. Research in Educational Administration and Leadership

6. International Journal of Learning, Teaching, and Educational Research

At PublisHelp, we understand the challenges of academic publishing. Whether you are a first-time author or an experienced researcher, we offer a comprehensive suite of services to guide you every step of the way:

1. Journal suggestions:

We recommend the best journals for your research, enhancing your chances of acceptance. Our network includes reputable journals indexed in SCOPUS and Web of Science.

2. Simplified journal guidelines:

We provide clear, easy-to-follow guidelines, helping you avoid unnecessary revisions and saving time.

3. Preliminary paper inspection:

Our team offers a pre-review to enhance the structure and quality of your manuscript, boosting its chances of acceptance.

4. AI writing and similarity reports:

We generate AI and similarity reports to ensure your work is original and meets ethical standards.

5. One-on-one guidance:

We offer personalized support, helping you navigate the publishing process and addressing any questions or challenges.

6. Grammar checking and editing:

Our expert team checks your paper's grammar, clarity, and formatting to meet journal standards.

7. Journal selection:

We assist you in selecting the right journal for your research, ensuring the perfect fit for your work's scope and audience.

8. Pre-conference workshops:

Prepare for your academic journey with our pre-conference workshops, where esteemed trainers impart invaluable skills, from refining research questions to strategically structuring your paper.

Peer-reviewed Journals

As a registered conference participant, you get the opportunity to submit your full papers to selected prestigious journals that are internationally accredited by renowned publishers.

The author instructions and submission guidelines for your desired journals will be sent to you separately.

All peer-reviewed journals are subject to the double-blind peer-review process. The decision on publication will depend on the peer-review process. Participants are advised to read the journal's scope and aim before deciding on a suitable journal. We follow universally accepted ethics on publication. Accordingly, a guarantee for publication will not be issued before making the submission and completing the review process. The publisher does not charge any money for the publication of non-open-access content.

Program Highlights and Opportunities Available in FUTURE EDU 2026

- Bangkok, Thailand, is a vibrant and captivating tourist destination known for its rich cultural heritage, modern cities, scenic landscapes, and delicious cuisine

- Access to 2-Day main conference programs (networking sessions including dinner and cultural night, technical sessions)

- Awards for Best Presenter Student, Best Overall Presenter, Best Poster, Best Social Media Ambassador

** Since you are a Conal Conference Alerts subscriber, we would like to offer a 10% discount on the registration fees. Please submit your abstract on or before the 24th of February 2026 to claim this offer. Use promo code #FOECON10 Conal when you submit the paper.

** This remarkable platform for sharing knowledge is accessible to non-presenters as well! Click REGISTER NOW to join the interactive audience.

https://futureeduconference.tiikm.com/

We eagerly await your response and kindly ask that you share this email with your university colleagues.

Contact us:

International Conference Coordinator – Ms. Sathini Jayathma

The International Institute of Knowledge Management

531/18,Kotte Road | Pita Kotte | Zip Code 10100 | Sri Lanka

Tel: 0094 11799 2022

Direct Contact (WhatsApp): +94 701551165

Email: sathini.j@tiikmedu.com

Enquiries: sathini.j@tiikmedu.com

Web address: https://futureeduconference.tiikm.com/

Seventeenth International Conference on The Image, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Seventeenth International Conference on The Image, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

1st to 2nd October 2026

Singapore

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CALL FOR PAPERS

https://ontheimage.com/2026-conference

Place: Nanyang Technological University, Singapore + Online

Format: In-Person (Location) and Online (Asynchronous Content)

Dates: 1-2 October 2026

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PLENARY SPEAKERS

Yu Jin Seng, Director (Curatorial, Research & Exhibitions) and Senior Curator, National Gallery of Singapore, Singapore

Jesvin Yeo, Deputy Associate Provost (Strategy), Acting Chair (School of Art, Design and Media), Professor, School of Art, Design and Media, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Jackson Tan, Co-founder and Creative Director, BLACK Design, Singapore

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SPECIAL FOCUS: The Image as Advocate: Shaping Cultural Conversations

This year's special focus examines how visual media serve as agents of cultural dialogue, activism, and change, particularly within complex and pluralistic societies. Images do more than reflect the world; they intervene in it. Whether mobilised to document injustice, amplify marginalised voices, reframe dominant narratives, or inspire solidarity, images hold or possess the capacity to advocate. As technologies evolve and the circulation of images intensifies, so too does the need to critically assess how they shape public consciousness and cultural meaning. This conference invites an exploration of how visual forms, across analogue, digital, and emerging mediums, operate as tools of advocacy within their own cultural contexts and in dialogue with others, placing an emphasis on practices that are situated, responsive, and ethically engaged. We ask: What are the possibilities and limits of the image as advocate? How does visual advocacy operate across linguistic, societal and cultural thresholds? And what pedagogies, platforms, or ethics are needed to support such work? In gathering diverse voices, we aim to cultivate a conversation on how images not only represent but also actively shape the cultures from which they emerge.

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CONFERENCE THEMES

Theme 1: The Form of The Image

Theme 2: Image Work

Theme 3: The Image in Society

Theme 4: Creative and Cultural Technologies

Theme 5: Ordinary Practice and Collective Behaviors

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JOURNAL

The International Journal of the Image is a cross-disciplinary forum for interrogating the nature of the image and the processes of image-making in all their empirical, normative, and imaginative dimensions.

Serial Founded: 2011

ISSN: 2154-8560 (Print) ISSN: 2154-8579 (Online)

LCCN Permalink: https://lccn.loc.gov/2010200191

DOI: http://doi.org/10.18848/2154-8560/CGP

Publication Frequency: Biannually

Indexing: Art Abstracts (EBSCO), Art Full Text (EBSCO), Art Index (EBSCO), Art Source (EBSCO), Arts & Humanities Full Text (ProQuest), Psychology (Cabell's), The Australian Research Council (ARC)

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ABOUT US

Founded in 2010, The Image Research Network is brought together around a shared interest in the nature and function of image making and images. We seek to build an epistemic community where we can make linkages across disciplinary, geographic, and cultural boundaries. As a Research Network, we are defined by our scope and concerns and motivated to build strategies for action framed by our shared themes and tensions.

https://ontheimage.com/about

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RELATED CONFERENCES

We also offer related thematic events in our other Research Networks that you might be able to attend in-person. This way we build for our Research Network Members flexible, and at the same time resilient, spaces for communication, engagement, and participation.

View other Common Ground Research Networks conferences:

https://cgnetworks.org/conferences/conference-calendar

Enquiries: support@cgnetworks.org

Web address: https://ontheimage.com/2026-conference

3rd Canadian International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals 2026

3rd Canadian International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals 2026

28th to 29th October 2026

Toronto, Canada

Dear Colleague,

CALL FOR PAPERS

3rd CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 2026 (SDGs2026)

"Bridging Research, Policy, and Practice for a Sustainable Future"

October 28-29, 2026 - Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada

www.sdg.uniqueca.com

In-Person Conference

On behalf of the organizing committee, I am pleased to invite you to join the 3rd Canadian International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals 2026, which will be hosted at Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Canada on October 28-29, 2026. We are proud to share that the SDGs2026 conference has received approval as an International Event from IRCC, Government of Canada. 

The SDGs2026 is organized by Unique Conferences Canada in collaboration with the International Multidisciplinary Research Journal (ISSN2424-7073), a Canadian academic journal, for the third time. We look forward to welcoming participants from around the globe to engage in fruitful discussions and contribute to the advancement of sustainable development goals.

Papers presented at SDGs2026 and accepted for publication will undergo a double-blind peer review process and will be published in the International Multidisciplinary Research Journal (ISSN 2424-7073), a peer-reviewed, scholarly, open-access Canadian online journal. Each published paper will be assigned a DOI for greater visibility and recognition in scholarly indexes.

We invite you to submit an abstract along with your application. Your presentation could be under the following categories:

 

- Original Research Papers

- Published Articles

- Dissertations/PhD Theses

- Works In Progress/On Going Research

- Research Abstracts

- Project Proposals

- Case Studies

- Reports On Current issues aligned with the conference theme

CONFERENCE MAIN FOCUS (but not limited to)

- Accelerating Climate Action and Resilience

- Inclusive Economic Growth and Green Jobs

- Renewable Energy Innovation and Energy Equity

- Governance, Accountability, and SDG Implementation

-Gender Equality, Social Inclusion, and Human Rights

- Sustainable Cities, Infrastructure, and Communities

- Nature-Based Solutions, Agriculture, and Biodiversity

- Economy and Sustainable Consumption and Production

- Technology, Data, AI, and Innovation for SDGs

- Health, Well-Being, and Climate-Health Intersections

The registration for the SDGs2026 conference is now open and the early bird registration fee rate is available until March 15, 2026.

Call for Papers: https://sdg.uniqueca.com/call-for-papers/  

Abstract and Paper Submission Formats: https://uniqueca.com/downloads/  

Registration details: https://sdg.uniqueca.com/registration/  

Submit your application: https://sdg.uniqueca.com/application

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract Submission Deadline: August 15, 2026

Registration Deadline: August 30, 2026

It is advised to register as early as possible, if you need a visa to attend the SDG2026. 

We would highly appreciate it if you could forward this invitation to your colleagues who may be interested in joining the SDGs2026 conference.

We look forward to meeting you in Toronto.

Sincerely,

Dr. Prabhath Patabendi

Convener/Chair - SDGs2026

www.uniqueca.com 

Enquiries: sdg.canada@uniqueca.com

Web address: https://sdg.uniqueca.com/

2026 MIAMI BEACH International Academic Conference on Business, Economics, Finance and Accounting

2026 MIAMI BEACH International Academic Conference on Business, Economics, Finance and Accounting

6th to 7th June 2026

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, United States of America

Theme: Promoting Global Competitiveness, Innovation, and Sustainability

Organized by International Association of Applied Business Research - IAABR

DATES: June 6th -7th, 2026

PLACE:

Courtyard by Marriott Miami Beach – South Beach

1530 Washington Avenue

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, USA

DEADLINES:

FULL PAPERS - May 23, 2026. All full-paper submissions will be reviewed for publication in one of the double-blind, peer-refereed journals sponsoring the 2026 MIAMI BEACH Conference on Business, Economics, Finance and Accounting or the refereed Conference Proceedings with ISBN number. The authors of these articles will receive their publications in person while still attending the IAABR Conference in Miami Beach (one copy per a registered participant will be provided free of charge).

ABSTRACTS - MAY 28, 2026. The authors of all accepted abstracts will have the chance to PRESENT THEIR RESEARCH IN PROGRESS at the Miami Beach Conference which will also give them the OPPORTUNITY to submit their COMPLETED PAPERS by OCTOBER 1st, 2026, in order to be considered for a journal publication.

REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2026

The regular registration fee is $385, and it includes: 1) the popular IAABR 2 FOR 1 ADVANTAGE: 2 OPPORTUNITIES: an OPPORTUNITY to PUBLISH your accepted paper or abstract in a PEER-REFEREED PUBLICATION with ISSN or ISBN number issued by the Library of the Congress + an OPPORTUNITY to PRESENT the results of your work at an INTERNATIONAL FORUM for 1 LOW FEE; 2) one printed issue of the journal or proceedings CD containing your paper; 3) an official certificate for international conference participation; 4) the conference luncheon, receptions, coffee breaks and keynote address; 5) attending all conference sessions and symposia; 6) attending all social and networking events; 7) listing of your presentation in the official conference program; 8) opportunity to explore and enjoy Miami Beach!

Our MIAMI BEACH Conference is for people who want to participate in a major international forum, get published, network with colleagues from many countries that share similar or complementary interests, and have fun in one of the most exciting cities in the USA, known worldwide for natural beauty, chick shopping, and thrilling nightlife!

Papers related to all areas of Accounting, Banking, Business Ethics, Communication and Media, e-Business, e-Learning, Economics, Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Globalization, Human Resources, Information Technology, Innovation and Creativity, Law and Legal Studies, Leadership, Logistics, Management, Marketing, Political Science, Psychology, Security Studies, Spirituality and Religion Studies, Social Sciences, Social Work, and Sustainable Development are invited to this international conference, which is expected to be attended by authors from nearly all parts of the world. People without papers can also participate in this conference, and they are invited to serve as session chairs or discussants, as well as informal contributors to the academic quality of this international event.

Journals sponsoring the 2026 MIAMI BEACH International Academic Conference on Business, Economics, Finance and Accounting:

- Journal of Strategic and International Studies (JSIS)

- Journal of Organizational Advancement, Strategic and Institutional Studies (JOASIS)

- Journal of Advancements in Applied of Business Research (JAABR)

- Journal of Advancements in Economics, Finance and Accounting (JAEFA)

- Journal of Psychology and Social Studies (JPSS)

To submit your full paper or abstract, please email it as an attachment (acceptable formats are .doc and .docx) to GLOBAL@IAABR.COM (please put "MIAMI BEACH CONFERENCE" in the subject line of your message). All submissions will be double blind peer-refereed by members of the conference review committee.

Authors who CANNOT travel to Miami Beach for VISA or other reasons, may PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY in the conference, and these authors will have the same publication opportunities as the regular conference presenters.

For inquiries, please contact the conference organizing committee via ADMIN@IAABR.com or visit our website: www.IAABR.com

Enquiries: Admin@IAABR.com

Web address: https://www.iaabr.com/conferences/miami-beach/

Nineteenth International Conference on the Inclusive Museum, Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia

Nineteenth International Conference on the Inclusive Museum, Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia

22nd to 24th September 2026

Sydney, Australia

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CALL FOR PAPERS

https://onmuseums.com/2026-conference/call-for-papers

Place: Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia + Online

Format: In-Person (Location) and Online (Asynchronous Content)

Dates: 22-24 September 2026

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PLENARY SPEAKERS

Magdalena Moreno Mujica, Executive Director of the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA), Australia and Chile

Michael Mossman, Lecturer and Researcher, School of Architecture, Design and Planning, University of Sydney, Australia

Kon Gouriotis, Editor, Artist Profile, Australia

Katerina Teaiwa, Professor, School of Culture, History and Language, College of Asia and the Pacific, Australian National University, Australia

Amanda Jackes, Managing Director, Woodfordia Inc., Australia

W. Richard West Jr., Conference Rapporteur, Founding Director Emeritus, National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution, U.S.A

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SPECIAL FOCUS: The Future of Museum Narratives

The pluralistic and inclusive positioning of museums pursued through the past two decades of activities by the Inclusive Museum Research Network are reflected in both the updated 'Museum' definition by ICOM (2022) and statements within the comprehensive UNESCO Recommendation on Museums (2015).

The world's constant state of flux is challenging museums to be relevant and reflexive in confronting contemporary realities. Intercultural and intergenerational dialogue are ongoing priorities as we face rising global tensions, escalating climate crisis and deepening social conflicts. Reconciliation and community building must continue to shape museum actions. In 2026, we will meet at the Chau Chak Wing Museum, University of Sydney, addressing many of these global challenges. The context of Sydney aptly provides one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse urban formations in the world.

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CONFERENCE THEMES

THEME 1: Visitors

THEME 2: Collections

THEME 3: Representations

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JOURNAL

The International Journal of the Inclusive Museum explores how museums can foster greater inclusivity.

Serial Founded: 2008

ISSN: 1832-3669 (Print) ISSN: 1835-2022 (Online)

LCCN Permalink: https://lccn.loc.gov/2015200316

DOI: http://doi.org/10.18848/1835-2014/CGP

Publication Frequency: Biannually

Indexing: H-Index: 9 (2023), WoS Emerging Sources / CiteScore: 0.6 (2023), Scopus / SJR: 0.29 (2023), Art Abstracts (EBSCO), Art Full Text (EBSCO), Art Index (EBSCO), Art Source (EBSCO), Educational Technology & Library Science (Cabell's), International Bibliography of the Social Sciences (ProQuest), Scopus (Elsevier) WoS Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), The Australian Research Council (ARC)

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ABOUT US

Founded in 2008, The Inclusive Museum Research Network is brought together by a shared concern for the future role of the museum and how it can become more inclusive. We seek to build an epistemic community where we can make linkages across disciplinary, geographic, and cultural boundaries. As a Research Network, we are defined by our scope and concerns and motivated to build strategies for action framed by our shared themes and tensions.

https://onmuseums.com/about

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RELATED CONFERENCES

We also offer related thematic events in our other Research Networks that you might be able to attend in-person. This way we build for our Research Network Members flexible, and at the same time resilient, spaces for communication, engagement, and participation.

View other Common Ground Research Networks conferences:

https://cgnetworks.org/conferences/conference-calendar

Enquiries: support@cgnetworks.org

Web address: https://onmuseums.com/2026-conference

IABE - 2026 Las Vegas - Summer Conference "Research / Teaching Excellence in Business and Economics"

IABE - 2026 Las Vegas - Summer Conference "Research / Teaching Excellence in Business and Economics"

5th to 7th June 2026

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

The mission of IABE conference is to create a platform where academics, consultants and practitioners from economic fields can present their research results, exchange their experiences, and find business solutions.

Enquiries: admin@iabe.org

Web address: https://iabe.org/iabeX/Documents/2026%20Las%20Vegas/Live%20Documents/Call%20For%20Papers/IABE-2026%20Las%20Vegas%20Call%20For%20Papers.pdf

Strangeness and Oddity: Embracing the Extraordinary in Arts-Based Research (A Transdisciplinary Conference)

Strangeness and Oddity: Embracing the Extraordinary in Arts-Based Research (A Transdisciplinary Conference)

10th to 11th March 2026

Online

A conference where curiosity meets creativity and the bizarre becomes a gateway to profound insights. We aim to take a deep dive into the world of strangeness and oddity within arts-based research.

Call for Papers:

"Blessed are the weird people - poets, misfits, writers, mystics, painters and troubadours - for they teach us to see the world through different eyes" - Jacob Nordby

What happens when we look beyond the ordinary? Can the strange and the peculiar hold the key to deeper truths about our world and ourselves? In what ways does the "bizarre" serve as a mirror for societal norms, fears, and desires?

Throughout history, the extraordinary has often been misunderstood - yet it has also been the birthplace of revolutions in thought and creativity. From the surrealists who redefined art and consciousness to the pioneers of experimental media who dared to imagine new forms of expression, the extraordinary has consistently shaped and reshaped our cultural landscapes. So in the creative arts, the strange and the odd invite us to question, provoke, and transcend. These are the catalysts for unique insights and innovations that inspire new perspectives.

At "Strangeness and Oddity: Embracing the Extraordinary in Arts-Based Research", we celebrate this legacy of bold exploration and invite you to contribute to it. This transdisciplinary conference challenges you to journey into the unknown, where curiosity meets creativity and the bizarre becomes a gateway to profound insights. We aim to take a deep dive into the world of strangeness and oddity within arts-based research. We seek to unravel the enigma of the unusual, celebrate the beauty in the bizarre, and draw inspiration from the mysterious and the unconventional.

We invite scholars, creatives, and anyone passionate about the intersection of creativity, research, and the unusual to share their ideas and collectively push the boundaries of what arts-based research can achieve. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or a visionary creative, your work in progress, case studies, or theoretical explorations are welcome to at this online event, which promises to be a transformative exploration of the unconventional, the unexpected, and the extraordinary in arts-based research!

Key Conference Topics: We encourage 15-minute presentations on a wide range of topics that embrace strangeness and oddity in arts-based research, including but not limited to:

- Eccentric Methodologies: Unconventional research approaches and techniques that challenge traditional norms.

- Avant-Garde Artistry: How strange and odd art forms can act as a medium for critical exploration and expression.

- Bizarre Narratives: Unearthing narratives that defy conventional storytelling, and the implications for understanding complex phenomena.

- Experiments in Expression: How the peculiar and the unusual in artistic endeavours can lead to novel insights and connections.

- The Supernatural and the Surreal: Exploring the uncanny, the supernatural, and surrealism within the arts.

- Provocative Visualizations: Visual arts, photography, and multimedia presentations that push the boundaries of perception and understanding.

- Psychology of the Unusual: How the strange and uncanny provoke emotional responses, expand cognitive boundaries, and offer insights into human behavior and mental processes.

- The Politics of Peculiarity: Investigating how the unconventional challenges societal norms, critiques political structures, and fosters alternative visions for the future.

- The Shadow and the Self: Exploring Jungian archetypes, the shadow, and other psychological constructs through artistic representations of the strange and extraordinary.

- Subversive Aesthetics: Examining how art deemed "odd" or "bizarre" can disrupt power structures, foster resistance, and challenge cultural hegemony.

- Dreamscapes and the Unconscious: Using arts-based research to explore the rich terrain of dreams, fantasy, and the unconscious mind.

- Radical Storytelling: The use of unconventional narrative techniques to amplify marginalized voices or tell stories that conventional methods fail to capture.

- Art and Activism through Strangeness: How surrealism, absurdism, and avant-garde practices inspire social and political change.

- The Ethics of the Unusual: Ethical considerations in creating and interpreting art that intentionally disturbs or challenges audiences.

- Embodied Oddity: Investigating how the physical body and performance art can convey the peculiar and provoke deeper connections with viewers.

- Temporal Anomalies in Art: Artistic explorations of time, non-linear storytelling, and how the strange distorts our perception of temporal flow.

- Myth, Ritual, and the Peculiar: Revitalizing ancient myths and rituals through the lens of arts-based research to reinterpret their relevance in contemporary contexts.

- The Absurd in Everyday Life: Artistic reflections on absurdity as a response to contemporary existential, societal, or political challenges.

- The Margins of Creativity: Celebrating outsider art, naive art, and other forms of creativity that defy categorization within traditional artistic norms.

- Digital Peculiarities: Examining how technology, virtual reality, and AI contribute to new forms of creative oddity and artistic disruption.

To send in your abstracts, please fill out the proposal form by February 15, 2026 on:

https://forms.gle/6WcfjeTVrx4eXLZa7

Kindly note that only proposals submitted through this form will be considered (so please refrain from sending any proposals via email).

Enquiries: conferences@labrc.co.uk

Web address: https://labrc.co.uk/strangeness-and-oddity-2026/

Sponsored by: London Arts-Based Research Centre

Enquiries: conferences@labrc.co.uk

Web address: https://labrc.co.uk/strangeness-and-oddity-2026/

Sacred Arts 2026: Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Artistic Expression and Ritual

Sacred Arts 2026: Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Artistic Expression and Ritual

16th to 17th May 2026

Oxford, United Kingdom

Sacred Arts 2026:

Exploring the Spiritual Dimensions of Artistic Expression and Ritual

University of Oxford

and online

May 16-17, 2026

Registration fees (for both attendees and presenters):

In-person participation: £180

Virtual participation: £100

Prices exclude Eventbrite fees

Non-presenters are also welcome to attend the conference.

Call for Papers

Ever since the dawn of time, there has been an art-based approach to spirituality. People have created and developed ritualistic relationships with artefacts in order to help them understand, express, and communicate with the divine. From jewellery to iconography, music, garments, sculptures, architecture, incense, and more, these objects of art have encapsulated and preserved religious symbols and traditions over many generations.

This conference aims to bring together researchers, postgraduate students, and creatives interested in the role that religious artefacts and rituals can play in our perception of the sacred. In this transdisciplinary forum, we will be sharing ideas relating to all aspects of art and the divine, especially regarding matter, materials, and materiality in religious cultures throughout the ages. Art is associated with religious traditions around the world, and sacred objects/artefacts (such as icons,

sculptures, jewellery, garments, architecture, etc.) have the capacity to depict and describe archetypal, spiritual concepts and religious content through matter. We would like to explore topics revolving around the connection between religions and material culture, especially in observing the relationships between people and sacred artefacts, whether these relationships are of spiritual, informative, creative, scientific or ekphrastic nature.

We would like to explore the following questions: How can religious artefacts shape our

understanding of the divine? What type of ekphrastic responses may be generated between

different mediums of religious art? What factors come into play in the making and development of iconography and other art of religious significance? How can archaeological findings tell us more about the history of the sacred in our psyche?

We welcome 15-minute presentations of either academic or creative form.

Central topics include, but are not limited to:

- Iconography: process, meaning, making, and using

- Calligraphy

- Ekphrastic responses to sacred art (such as icons)

- Art-based rituals in spiritual practice

- Cross-cultural interactions and influences

- Archaeological discoveries through these artefacts

- Modes of interaction between different cultures/faiths in the creation and use of artefacts with religious significance

- Spiritual architecture

- Special processes and techniques in iconography

- Renovation of artefacts

- Sacred music

- Food in religious practice

- Religious sculpture

- Classicism and neo-classicist approaches to religion through art

- The Renaissance

- Religious symbols in art of ancient civilizations

- The contemporary use of ancient religious symbols in art, fashion, and rituals

- Comparative religion

- Religious manuscripts

- Interdisciplinary conversations

- Consciousness and the imaginal realm

- Archetypal expressions

- Spiritual symbolism

- Mythology as methodology

- Alchemical symbolism

Held at the University of Oxford (as well as online), this two-day hybrid conference will take place on 16-17 May, 2026.

Presenters may either share academic papers and/or creative work (poetry, prose, photography, music, painting, etc.), as we highly encourage arts-based research, as well as research which stimulates reflection on creativity, image, symbol and archetype. Please fill out our proposal form on https://forms.gle/Go8CULxEBW15iUbd7 by March 16, 2026. We will be announcing our plenary speakers and the full programme of the conference will be ready after the presenters are selected.

We look forward to receiving your abstracts!

Enquiries: conferences@labrc.co.uk

Web address: https://labrc.co.uk/sacred-arts-2026/

Eco-Poetics and Environmental Artivism A Transdisciplinary Conference (July 18-19, 2026)

Eco-Poetics and Environmental Artivism A Transdisciplinary Conference (July 18-19, 2026)

18th to 19th July 2026

London, United Kingdom

July 18: In person participation at Pembroke Lodge, Richmond Park (and online)

July 19: Fully online

Fees (for both attendees and presenters):

£180 (In person participation)

£100 (Online participation)

Prices exclude Eventbrite fees

Call for Presentations:

The London Arts-Based Research Centre is delighted to announce the upcoming Eco-Poetics and Environmental Artivism hybrid conference in London, taking place at Pembroke Lodge in the iconic Richmond Park on July 18, 2026 (as well as fully online on July 19).

Richmond Park, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a National Nature Reserve (NNR), due to its rich biodiversity and important habitats, offers an immersive experience to the conference theme, which aims to explore the intersections between creativity, ecology, and environmental activism. Environmental aesthetics in different art forms such as poetry, writing, painting, photography, fashion and fabrics, sculpture, drama, dance, film and music play significant roles in shaping our aesthetic appreciation of the natural world around and within us.

We seek to bring together scholars, creatives, and arts-based researchers to discuss a wide array of topics on ecopoetics and various kinds of eco-aesthetics while looking at recent trends and innovations in the creative field, as well as the future directions of eco-creativity.

Ecopoetics, as well as other types of environmental artivism, attempts to locate us - humans - in the world, with the intention of focusing on ecology (from Greek oikos, or "home" and logos, or "reason"). So environmental aesthetics contemplate the way we exist within this oikos and how this "home" is perceived; they also navigate the borders between human and non-human nature, and how images, places, spaces and memories assist our desire to explore the self in the world.

Ecopoetry and environmental artivism in general, therefore, view humanity's relationship with the planet, instead of merely focusing on the unfolding scenes of nature through different modes of art; thus, they highlight the complexities of our interrelationships within and our responsibilities toward our environment.

We welcome proposals from scholars, poets, activists and creatives from diverse backgrounds and disciplines (including literary studies, cultural studies, philosophy, environmental studies, and creative writing) whose work engages with ecological themes and environmental concerns in creative expression.

We invite proposals for 15-minute academic or creative presentations that engage with (but are not limited to) the following topics:

- Arts-based research projects and methods in environmental studies

- Ecological imagination and poetic language

- Poetry and environmental justice

- The role of poetry and other forms of art in environmental activism

- The representation of nature and the non-human in creativity

- Ecopoetry and the Anthropocene

- Ecofeminism and poetry

- Eco-poetics and eco-criticism

- Environmental ethics and poetic practice

- The symbolism of water in creative works and/or religion

- Environmental symbolism in myths and folktales

- Creative depictions of nature as sacred

- Nature and photography

- Wildlife in docuseries and film

- Sustainable fashion and innovations in synthetic material

- Future directions in environmental aesthetics

- Ecopoetics and language

- Ecofeminist perspectives in the visual and performing arts

- Utopian/dystopian depictions of nature in literature and film

- Environmentalism in music

- Environmental photography

- The impact of the environment on creative thinking

- Creative technology for environmental art (eg: astrophotography, fashion, digital art)

- Environment-friendly innovations in the culinary arts

- Modernist and post-modernist ecology in literature and visual art

Presenters may share academic papers and/or creative work (poetry, prose, photography, music, painting, etc.), as we highly encourage arts-based research, as well as research which stimulates reflection on creativity, image, symbol and archetype. Please fill out our proposal form on https://forms.gle/d3TcQrJCxmpHR8kZA, by March 22, 2026. We will be announcing our plenary speakers and the full programme of the conference will be ready after the presenters are selected.

Enquiries: conferences@labrc.co.uk

Web address: https://labrc.co.uk/ecopoetics2026/

2026 MIAMI BEACH International Academic Conference on Business, Economics, Finance and Accounting

2026 MIAMI BEACH International Academic Conference on Business, Economics, Finance and Accounting

6th to 7th June 2026

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, United States of America

Theme: Promoting Global Competitiveness, Innovation, and Sustainability

Organized by International Association of Applied Business Research - IAABR

DATES: June 6th -7th, 2026

PLACE:

Courtyard by Marriott Miami Beach – South Beach

1530 Washington Avenue

MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, USA

DEADLINES:

FULL PAPERS - May 23, 2026. All full-paper submissions will be reviewed for publication in one of the double-blind, peer-refereed journals sponsoring the 2026 MIAMI BEACH Conference on Business, Economics, Finance and Accounting or the refereed Conference Proceedings with ISBN number. The authors of these articles will receive their publications in person while still attending the IAABR Conference in Miami Beach (one copy per a registered participant will be provided free of charge).

ABSTRACTS - MAY 28, 2026. The authors of all accepted abstracts will have the chance to PRESENT THEIR RESEARCH IN PROGRESS at the Miami Beach Conference which will also give them the OPPORTUNITY to submit their COMPLETED PAPERS by OCTOBER 1st, 2026, in order to be considered for a journal publication.

REGULAR REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2026

The regular registration fee is $385, and it includes: 1) the popular IAABR 2 FOR 1 ADVANTAGE: 2 OPPORTUNITIES: an OPPORTUNITY to PUBLISH your accepted paper or abstract in a PEER-REFEREED PUBLICATION with ISSN or ISBN number issued by the Library of the Congress + an OPPORTUNITY to PRESENT the results of your work at an INTERNATIONAL FORUM for 1 LOW FEE; 2) one printed issue of the journal or proceedings CD containing your paper; 3) an official certificate for international conference participation; 4) the conference luncheon, receptions, coffee breaks and keynote address; 5) attending all conference sessions and symposia; 6) attending all social and networking events; 7) listing of your presentation in the official conference program; 8) opportunity to explore and enjoy Miami Beach!

Our MIAMI BEACH Conference is for people who want to participate in a major international forum, get published, network with colleagues from many countries that share similar or complementary interests, and have fun in one of the most exciting cities in the USA, known worldwide for natural beauty, chick shopping, and thrilling nightlife!

Papers related to all areas of Accounting, Banking, Business Ethics, Communication and Media, e-Business, e-Learning, Economics, Education, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Globalization, Human Resources, Information Technology, Innovation and Creativity, Law and Legal Studies, Leadership, Logistics, Management, Marketing, Political Science, Psychology, Security Studies, Spirituality and Religion Studies, Social Sciences, Social Work, and Sustainable Development are invited to this international conference, which is expected to be attended by authors from nearly all parts of the world. People without papers can also participate in this conference, and they are invited to serve as session chairs or discussants, as well as informal contributors to the academic quality of this international event.

Journals sponsoring the 2026 MIAMI BEACH International Academic Conference on Business, Economics, Finance and Accounting:

- Journal of Strategic and International Studies (JSIS)

- Journal of Organizational Advancement, Strategic and Institutional Studies (JOASIS)

- Journal of Advancements in Applied of Business Research (JAABR)

- Journal of Advancements in Economics, Finance and Accounting (JAEFA)

- Journal of Psychology and Social Studies (JPSS)

To submit your full paper or abstract, please email it as an attachment (acceptable formats are .doc and .docx) to GLOBAL@IAABR.COM (please put "MIAMI BEACH CONFERENCE" in the subject line of your message). All submissions will be double blind peer-refereed by members of the conference review committee.

Authors who CANNOT travel to Miami Beach for VISA or other reasons, may PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY in the conference, and these authors will have the same publication opportunities as the regular conference presenters.

For inquiries, please contact the conference organizing committee via ADMIN@IAABR.com or visit our website: www.IAABR.com

Enquiries: Admin@IAABR.com

Web address: https://academicoasis.org/

The Function of Beauty: A Transdisciplinary Conference

The Function of Beauty: A Transdisciplinary Conference

22nd to 23rd April 2026

Online

The Function of Beauty: A Transdisciplinary Conference

"Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart."

- Khalil Gibran

Conference Dates: Thursday April 22-23, 2026

Location: Online

Abstract Submission Deadline: March 1, 2026

Fee: £100

Prices exclude Eventbrite fees

Call for Papers:

What is the role of beauty in our lives, and how does it shape our world? What can it teach us, and what does it offer? Fyodor Dostoevsky famously declared that "beauty will save the world", while Plato observed that "in the presence of beauty, we are moved to contemplate the divine." From ancient philosophers to contemporary thinkers, beauty has been celebrated, debated, and reimagined across cultures, disciplines, and eras. It has been examined through various lenses, including philosophy, psychology, sociology, politics, the arts, the sciences, spirituality, and both historical and contemporary cultures.

This conference invites scholars, creatives, and practitioners to explore the function of beauty from diverse interdisciplinary perspectives, examining its impact on art, society, science, the environment, and beyond. We welcome proposals for 15-minute presentations, panel discussions, creative works, and workshops. Topics may include, but are not limited to:

**Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives

- The Purpose of Beauty: A Philosophical Inquiry

- Exploring aesthetic theories from classical to postmodern thought

- The Ethics of Beauty

- How beauty shapes moral and ethical values in society

- The Sublime and the Beautiful

- Revisiting historical distinctions and their relevance today

**Psychological and Cognitive Approaches

- The Psychology of Beauty

- Investigating how beauty impacts mental well-being and emotional states

- Cognitive Mechanisms of Aesthetic Appreciation

- How the brain perceives and processes beauty

- Beauty and the Uncanny

- The interplay between attraction and unease in aesthetics

**Sociocultural and Political Dimensions

- Beauty as Power: Examining beauty's role in societal hierarchies, privilege, and influence

- Cultural Constructs of Beauty: How different societies define and value beauty

- The Politics of Beauty: Investigating beauty standards, inclusivity, and their societal impact

**Artistic and Creative Interpretations

- The Role of Beauty in Art: Historical and contemporary uses of beauty in artistic practice

- Beauty in the Avant-Garde: Challenging traditional notions of beauty through experimental art

- Beauty and the Everyday: Finding beauty in ordinary, mundane, or overlooked aspects of life

**Scientific and Technological Angles

- The Biology of Beauty: Evolutionary theories of beauty and attraction

- Beauty in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: How AI and machine learning create and define beauty

- Mathematics of Beauty: Exploring symmetry, the Golden Ratio, and patterns in natural and human-made forms

**Environmental and Ecological Connections

- Ecological Beauty: The relationship between aesthetics and environmental conservation

- Beauty in Chaos: Exploring fractals, natural disasters, and the paradox of beauty in destruction

- Sustainable Beauty: Aesthetics in design and architecture promoting sustainability

**Literary and Cultural Studies

- Beauty and Narrative: The role of beauty in storytelling, mythology, and literature

- Beauty in Popular Culture: How media and entertainment shape and reflect societal aesthetics

- The Ugly Beautiful: Contradictions in beauty, grotesque aesthetics, and their cultural significance

**Health, Wellness, and Spirituality

- Healing through Beauty: The therapeutic role of beauty in art therapy, nature therapy, and holistic wellness

- Beauty and Sacred Spaces: Exploring spiritual connections to beauty in architecture, ritual, and art

**Contemporary Challenges and Debates

- The Commodification of Beauty: Critiques of beauty industries and consumer culture

- Digital Beauty: The impact of social media and digital tools on perceptions of beauty

- The Future of Beauty: Speculating on evolving definitions and values of beauty in the

Anthropocene

Submission Guidelines:

Please submit a 250-word abstract along with a short bio on this link by March 1, 2026:

https://forms.gle/skFnE7aEmdskkvHA6

For inquiries or further information, please contact us on conferences@labrc.co.uk (kindly allow at least 2-3 days response time)

Enquiries: conferences@labrc.co.uk

Web address: https://labrc.co.uk/function-of-beauty/

Art, Tradition, Environment: Folklore in place

Art, Tradition, Environment: Folklore in place

13th to 18th September 2026

Xining & Rebgong, Qinghai, China

Conference call for papers: 'Art, tradition, environment: Folklore in place'

13-18 September 2026, Rebgong/Tongren, Qinghai, China

https://islanddynamics.org/conferences/arttraditionenvironment/

Theme:

Museums are often seen as the place for art. From so-called 'high art' to 'folk art', it remains common to exhibit and interpret artworks in isolation from the environmental and often cultural contexts in which they were created. Even the concept of Intangible Cultural Heritage, by building upon a sense of world heritage, suggests the possibility of appreciating art out of place.

This small academic conference explores the mutual importance of (1) place and (2) the creation of art and the maintenance of artistic traditions. We emphasise aesthetic practices as a product of interactions between culture and environment, which give rise to localised traditions. How does the natural environment influence culture and, as a result, art? How do artistic traditions contribute to the construction of cultural landscapes by inspiring alterations to and re-envisionings of the natural environment? How do geographical factors (e.g. climate, availability of natural materials, location relative to other cultural communities) impact the ways in which people create art? How is art practiced, displayed, and engaged with in place-sensitive ways both inside and outside museums.

The conference takes a broad definition of 'art' and considers all kinds of art genres from around the world, though it is expected that most presentations will concern visual arts. Of special interest are presentations concerning folk culture, vernacular traditions, and art that forms a part of a community's daily life or spiritual practices. The conference mixes scholarly presentations, discussions, and field trips. All presentations must reflect upon the connection between art and place as well as the situatedness of art within cultural traditions. The conference will occur in close engagement and collaboration with Qinghai's Tibetan scholars, artists, tradition bearers, and communities.

Maria Fabricius Hansen (University of Copenhagen) and Sally Pirie (University of Massachusetts, Amherst) will serve as plenary speakers.

Conference locations:

Conference presentations will be held at the Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum in Xining, the multiethnic capital of Qinghai Province in Northwest China. The Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum preserves, communicates, and promotes the cultural heritage of the Tibetan people, one of China's 56 recognised ethnicities. Delegates will also have the opportunity to explore the markets and alleys of the old city, which is strongly influenced by Hui Muslim culture, as well as to visit the mountainside Tulou Daoist temple. Following the presentation days, we will have a study fieldtrip to the small town of Rebgong (Tongren in Mandarin), situated in a mountain valley on the banks of the Yellow River. Rebgong grew up around a number of Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, including Rongwo Monastery (founded 1341) and Wutun Monastery (founded 1385). Rebgong's various monastic and village communities ultimately developed distinct artistic traditions within such fields as thangka painting, architecture, sculpture (in wood, clay, yak butter), and embroidery. In 2009, these so-called Regong Arts were added to UNESCO's Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. During the fieldtrip, delegates will visit various of Rebgong's nature, cultural, and religious sites, including its famous monasteries, villages, and art schools.

Because the conference takes place in remote areas of China, delegates should be prepared to stay at local (non-luxury) hotels and to eat local Tibetan and Hui Muslim food throughout the conference.

Schedule:

13 September 2026: Delegates arrive in Xining.

14-15 September 2026: Conference presentations, visits to Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum exhibits, and explorations around Xining.

16-17 September 2026: Group travels to and explores Rebgong.

18 September 2026: Group returns to Xining in the early afternoon, and the conference concludes.

Abstract submission:

If you wish to give a presentation at the conference, please submit your proposal via the abstract submission form:

https://islanddynamics.org/conferences/abstractsubmission

Abstracts should be 150-200 words long and must not include citations or references. After submission, your proposal will be reviewed, and the organisers will respond with a decision as soon as possible. The earlier you submit your proposal, the earlier you will receive the decision. All presentations will be in English. The final deadline for abstracts is 28 February 2026.

Publication opportunity:

This conference is hosted by the Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum, sponsored by South China University of Technology's School of Foreign Languages, and organised in association with Island Dynamics (Beewolf Press). Presenters are strongly encouraged to submit papers for consideration for a special section of the peer reviewed, non-fee charging open access journal 'Folk, Knowledge, Place' (https://folkknowledgeplace.org) on the theme of 'Art, tradition, environment'. Papers will need to match the journal's theme and scope. The deadline for special section article submissions is 31 May 2026. The aim is to allow papers that successfully pass peer review to be published in advance of the conference itself. Although we strongly encourage article submissions, it is not necessary to submit a paper to the journal or to have a paper accepted for publication in order to participate in the conference. To learn more about journal publication, please contact co-editor-in-chief Adam Grydehøj:

agrydehoj@islanddynamics.org

Registration:

Conference registration will include all travel, accommodation, meals, and admission tickets during the conference (from arrival in Xining on 13 September until return to Xining on 18 September). Registration does not include travel costs and arrangements to and from Xining. We will assist delegates who require additional hotel nights in Xining before or after the conference and can book extra room nights for them for a fee of 80 Singapore dollars per night. The deadline for early registration is 15 April 2026, and the early registration fee is 1050 Singapore dollars, after which the fee will rise by 200 Singapore dollars. The final deadline for registration is 31 May 2026. To register, fill out the registration form:

https://islanddynamics.org/conferences/registration/

Within the following few days, you will be sent an invoice (payable by credit or debit card) using the information included in the registration form. Payment of the registration fee is due within one month after you have received the invoice.

Travel:

Xining can be reached by plane from many major Chinese cities. Citizens of many European and Asian countries now have the possibility of visa-free travel to China for up to 30 days. Citizens of other countries may need to apply for a visa. The conference organisers will provide the necessary documents for your visa application, but the visa application itself will be your responsibility.

Co-convenors

Adam Grydehøj (South China University of Technology)

Ping Su (South China University of Technology)

Host

Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum

Sponsor

South China University of Technology's School of Foreign Languages

In association with

Island Dynamics (Beewolf Press)

https://islanddynamics.org/conferences/arttraditionenvironment/

Enquiries: agrydehoj@islanddynamics.org

Web address: https://islanddynamics.org/conferences/arttraditionenvironment/