Salome Flegr - Early Career Keynote
LM University of Munich


The Learning Confoederatio – Navigating (Digital) Change through Evidence
Under the theme “The Learning Confoederatio – Navigating (Digital) Change through Evidence,” the conference will bring together researchers, practitioners, and educators to explore how evidence‑based insights can help us understand and shape digital transformation in learning and instruction. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss cutting‑edge research, share best practices in instructional design and technology‑enhanced learning, and reflect on how digital change can be navigated in diverse educational contexts.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of Zurich, a city known for its blend of tradition and innovation, the conference venues include the university’s main campus and nearby facilities. Attendees can look forward to engaging keynotes, thematic sessions, and networking events, all framed by the beautiful Swiss surroundings.
We invite you to join us in Zurich in August 2026 to exchange ideas, connect with colleagues, and experience Swiss hospitality while shaping the future of learning together.
The submission platform for the 2026 joint EARLI SIG 6&7 conference is now open!
Before submitting your proposal, please check the different possible formats below, as well as the submission guidelines.
Once this is done, please connect to the EARLI platform to submit your proposal (User Dashboard > My Submissions > New Submission). Please note that:
Symposia include four closely related single papers (12 minutes of presentation and 3 minutes for clarification questions) followed by a discussion by the discussant (10 minutes) and an exchange with the audience (15 minutes). Multiple time slots are already reserved for this presentation format. The contributions should come from at least two countries (the contribution of a discussant counts as an additional country) and three institutions. The overall proposal should include a general description (see the symposium requirements) and outline the context in which the four contributions will be discussed—the paper contributions, presented in the single paper format.
Please prepare your proposal in accordance with the submission guidelines.
This format allows researchers to present their empirical OR theoretical work. Possible contributions to “Theoretical Work” can be theoretical or conceptual reviews or contributions to theory development. Presentations have a duration of 15 minutes (12 minutes of presentation and 3 minutes of discussion).
Please prepare your proposal in accordance with the submission guidelines.
We plan for lengthy poster sessions with a large audience. Each poster presentation includes creating a 2-minute elevator pitch, which must be available online (via QR code on the poster) and can also be delivered in person at the poster. The poster will be attached to a poster wall (DIN A0) for a full conference day. There is a dedicated spot (60-minute poster session) to personally present and discuss your poster to/with the community.
Please prepare your proposal in accordance with the submission guidelines.
This format allows presenters to present and discuss empirical work at an early stage (research ideas or work in progress). Presentations last 15 minutes (8 minutes of presentations and 7 minutes of discussion).
Please prepare your proposal in accordance with the submission guidelines.
Tool and Educational Technology Demonstrations allow presenters to display, explain, and familiarize users with a potentially practical teaching or research tool OR a software designed specifically for teaching and learning (i.e., Educational Technology). The presentation may include references to completed research, but the point of the session is to demonstrate the tool/technology (Do not present empirical research with it).
Please prepare your proposal in accordance with the submission guidelines.
LM University of Munich
University of Zurich
Oregon State University
JURE INVITED SYMPOSIUM (SIG 6)
Frontiers in Cognitive Load Theory
TU Chemnitz
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Birmingham City University
Maastricht University
Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier
INVITED EXPERTS TALK (SIG 7)
Instructional Videos Through Time
Erasmus University Rotterdam
University of Georgia
German Institute for Adult Education – Leibniz Centre for Lifelong Learning (DIE)
University of Fribourg
The 2026 joint EARLI SIG 6 & 7 conference will be held for three full days from August 10th until August 12th.
Sessions will start each day at 9:00 (with coffee available from 8:30).
Take a look at the preliminary program layout for more information!
Submissions opens
Submission deadline
Notification of Acceptance and Registration opens
Review Deadline
Early bird deadline
Registration deadline for presenters
Final registration deadline
JURE Day 1
SIG 6 & 7 Conference
JURE Day 2
Address:
University of Zurich
Naturhistorisches Museum
Karl-Schmid-Strasse 4
8006 Zürich
Switzerland
Address:
Kunsthaus Zurich
Entrance next to the Kunsthausbar
Heimpl. 1/5
8001 Zürich
Switzerland
SIG 6 Coordinator
University of Zürich
SIG 7 Coordinator
University of Fribourg
SIG 6 Coordinator
Erfurt University
SIG 7 Coordinator
University of Twente
SIG 6 JURE Assistant Coordinator
ETH Zürich
SIG 7 JURE Assistant Coordinator
University of Zürich
Conference Chair
Communication, Local Program
Communication, Funding
Adminstration & Finances
Tino Endres, Camilla Illy, Sanha Lee, Agnese Nanni, Cristina Tulea, Sarah Zöchling, Helene von Gugelberg