Sascha Schneider
SIG 6 Coordinator
University of Zürich
Theme
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.
Contributions
Presentation Formats
Symposia
Symposia include 4 closely related 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 different countries and three different universities (the contribution of a discussant counts as an extra country/ university). The overall proposal should include a general description (see requirements for symposium as a whole) and the paper contributions following the paper presentation format.
Please prepare your proposal according to the submission guidelines.
Single paper
This format allows researchers to present their empirical or theoretical work. Presentations have a duration of 15 minutes (12 minutes of presentation and 3 minutes of discussion).
Please prepare your proposal according to the submission guidelines.
Posters & Demonstrations
The Poster format allows researchers to present their empirical or theoretical work in a brief and interactive way. Poster sessions last 60 minutes in total, starting with 2-minutes Blitz presentations in plenary in which everyone can briefly pitch their topic (without slides), ensuring enough time for discussion to make this an interactive format. The scientific posters should be in portrait format and A0 size.
ICT Demonstrations allow presenters to display, explain and familiarise users with a potentially useful teaching or research tool or method. The presentation may include references to completed research, but the point of the session is to demonstrate the tool, not present the research for criticism. The audience may offer their viewpoints and share their experiences with similar tools or different tools for the same purpose.
Please prepare your proposal according to the submission guidelines.
No-or-not-perfect data presentations
This format allows presenters to present and discuss empirical work (studies ,theory building) 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 according to the submission guidelines.
Important Dates
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Submissions opens
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Submission deadline
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Notification of Acceptance and Registration opens
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Early bird deadline
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Registration deadline for presenters
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Final registration deadline
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JURE event
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SIG 6 & 7 Conference
Scientific Program Committee
Juliette Désiron
SIG 7 Coordinator
University of Fribourg
Inga Glogger-Frey
SIG 6 Coordinator
Erfurt University
Jule Krüger
SIG 7 Coordinator
University of Twente
Charleen Brand
SIG 6 JURE Assistant Coordinator
ETH Zürich
Diana Pak
SIG 7 JURE Assistant Coordinator
University of Zürich
Local Organization Team
Sascha Schneider
Conference Chair
Nadine Scheller
Program
Tugsad Akgül
Marketing & Fundraising
Nina Metzger
Adminstration & Finances
Local Support Team
Tino Endres, Camilla Illy, Sanha Lee, Agnese Nanni, Nadine Scheller, Cristina Tulea
Sponsors
University of Zürich
