SIG 2 Conference 2026

Comprehension of Text and Graphics in a World of Uncertainty

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6 - 8 July 2026, Geneva, Switzerland

The proceedings are out!

To explore the outcomes of the EARLI SIG2 2026 conference, we invite you to:

We would like to warmly thank all the participants once again for their inspiring contributions and for making the conference such a stimulating and enjoyable experience.

Theme

The 2026 conference theme is “Comprehension of texts and graphics in a world of uncertainty”.

In today’s world, uncertainty has become a defining feature of how we engage with information. Learners and readers are confronted with an overwhelming amount of texts and graphics whose reliability, origins, and intentions are not always clear. This calls for a deeper understanding of comprehension—not only as the construction of meaning, but also as the development of critical thinking and literacy skills that enable individuals to question sources, evaluate evidence, and integrate diverse perspectives.

For the 2026 SIG 2 Conference in Geneva, we invite contributions that address these challenges and opportunities, including but not limited to:

  • How comprehension of text and graphics supports critical thinking and decision-making.
  • Instructional designs and pedagogical approaches that foster literacy in uncertain information environments.
  • The role of digital media, AI, and multimodal resources in shaping comprehension.
  • Cross-cultural, developmental, and individual differences in dealing with uncertainty.
  • Methodological and theoretical advances in the study of comprehension under conditions of ambiguity and information overload.

Keynotes

Programme

The 2026 EARLI SIG 2 conference was held for three days from July 6 to July 8. A JURE activity was held on July 5.

JURE Day programme

Short programme

Extended programme

Book of abstracts

Presentation formats

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Single paper

This standard format provides participants the opportunity to present and discuss results from recently completed research, as well as work in progress that is in its later stages.

Papers will be allocated a 20-minute oral presentation format, consisting of a 15-minute presentation followed by a 5-minute discussion.

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Symposia

Symposia focus on a single topic or theme, presenting a coherent set of papers for discussion. Each symposium session consists of 3-4 paper presentations, along with contributions from a discussant.

Symposia will be moderated by a chair. Each paper will be presented in a 15-minute presentation. The presentations are followed by a 15-minute discussion from the discussant. The symposium will be concluded by a general 10-minute debate with the audience. The chair is encouraged to provide a brief overview of the symposium before the presentations, while ensuring sufficient time for interaction among presenters, discussants, and attendees.

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Scientific poster

This format is particularly well-suited for presenting new ideas or works in progress. This will create a lively and interactive presentation format, showcasing studies and fostering interpersonal connections.

All posters will be exhibited to encourage spontaneous discussions. We recommend a maximum size of A0 (portrait format) for the posters.

Please note that, for organizational reasons, there will not be any blitz presentations.

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ICT demonstration

Participants will have the opportunity to showcase software, multimedia products, innovative platforms, and instructional tools, which are derived from, or the subject of research. While presentations may reference completed research, the primary focus of the session will be on demonstrating the tools rather than critiquing the research itself.

ICT demonstrations will run during the poster sessions and will be presented with the same format (short presentation and dynamic discussion with the standing audience)

Important dates

Please consider the following important dates:

  • Submission system opens

  • Extended deadline for submission 23:59 (UTC +1)

  • Deadline for reviews at 23:59 (UTC +1)

  • Registrations opens

  • Notification of Review Decisions

  • Deadline for Early Bird Registration

  • Registration deadline for presenters and product purchase

  • SIG 2 JURE Pre-Conference

  • SIG 2 Conference

Organising Committee

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Sandra Berney

SIG Coordinator & Local organizer

University of Geneva (UNIGE), Switzerland

sandra.berney@unige.ch

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Didier Dorsaz

SIG JURE Coordinator & Local organizer

University of Geneva (UNIGE), Switzerland

didier.dorsaz@unige.ch

Local Committee

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Mireille Bétrancourt

Local organizer

University of Geneva

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Giulia Ortoleva

Local organizer

University of Geneva

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Maëlys Le Magadou

Local organizer

University of Geneva

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Julien Venni

Local organiser

University of Geneva

Contact

If you have any general question regarding the 2026 SIG 2 conference or other topics related to SIG 2, please feel free to contact us at SIG2@earli.org.

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