TERSD-2026 includes a series of keynotes, plenary sessions, paper presentations, panel discussions, workshops, arts-based performances, and book talk series. We encourage researchers, practitioners, activists, students, representatives of universities, educational and research institutions, government organizations, United Nations agencies, NGOs, and INGOs to join our knowledge community via this conference.
The conference seeks abstracts (see the Submission Guidelines) for original research and development work that explicitly address the key themes and one or more subthemes.
Submission Types
- Proposal for Paper Presentation (2000 words)
- Panel Discussion Proposal (2000 words)
- Workshop Proposal (2000 words)
- Arts-based Performances (2000 words)
- Book talk (2000–3000 words)
Guidance for abstracts
- Clearly indicate the focus and context of the study or initiative.
- Outline the theoretical and/or methodological approach.
- Describe key findings, insights, or questions relevant to transformative education and sustainability.
- Explain the contribution to praxis, policy, or critical scholarship.
Authors are encouraged to align their submissions with one or more of the conference themes listed above. Inter- and transdisciplinary proposals that cut across themes are particularly welcome.
Submission & review
Proposals should be submitted via the online form under Submit Proposal.
All proposals will be reviewed by the scientific committee against criteria such as relevance to the conference theme, conceptual and methodological clarity, and potential for stimulating critical dialogue.
For detailed guidance on structure, citation style, and different submission types (papers, workshops, panels, posters, and art-based performances), see the Submission Guidelines.