Guidelines for abstracts

Abstracts can be up to 1500 characters long (approximately 200-250 words). No referencing is required.

All abstracts must relate to the conference theme.

Abstracts must be submitted via this form on the conference website by 31 March 2026 (23:59 CET).

Please note that your home university might only allow one speaker per abstract to attend the conference.

Workshop abstracts must include:

• Workshop type (co-creation, idea generating, or critical friends)
• Aims of the workshop
• Topic of the co-creation, idea generating, or project to be discussed with critical friends
• How you will ensure active participation of everyone attending your workshop

Note: If you need inspiration, you may want to consult the following guidelines. 

Campfire abstracts must include:

• Session topic (for creating challenges/problems)
• Background / context of the topic
• Two back-up challenges/problems. The aim is not to discuss your own challenge/problem, but those generated by the group. Your back-ups are to be used only as examples in case the group struggles to get started on defining challenges/problems.
• 5-minute ice-breaker activity to set the scene for informal discussion
• 10-minute reflection task to round up the session. 

Showcase abstracts must include:

• Context / initial situation
• Question or problem / challenge addressed
• Solution or measures
• Impact and recommendations

One question for the moderator to ask during the question time

Please note: Moderators will strictly adhere to the 12-minute presentation time per showcase. If using a slideshow, we recommend no more than 2 slides for each of the elements listed above and slides must be submitted by 30.09.2026. If your abstract is accepted, the conference team will contact you via email in due time.