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

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:

  • for symposium only the main organizer can upload and edit the abstracts.
  • for the junior awards, the 2026 JURE status will be checked for at the end of the reviewing process.

Submissions guidelines

First call for submissions

Presentation Formats

Symposium

Symposia

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.

Paper 0

Single paper

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.

Poster

Posters

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.



2 2 q

No-or-not-perfect data presentations

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.

1 2 q

Tool and Educational Technology Demonstrations

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.

Keynotes

Salome Flegr

Salome Flegr - Early Career Keynote

LM University of Munich

Yves Karlen

Yves Karlen

University of Zurich

Shana Carpenter

Shana Carpenter

Oregon State University

Invited Symposia

JURE INVITED SYMPOSIUM (SIG 6)

Frontiers in Cognitive Load Theory

Felix Krieglstein (Speaker)

TU Chemnitz

Christine van Nooijen (Speaker)

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Mona Wong (Speaker)

Birmingham City University

Shirong Zhang (Speaker)

Maastricht University

André Tricot (Discussant)

Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier

INVITED EXPERTS TALK (SIG 7)

Instructional Videos Through Time

Björn de Koning (Speaker)

Erasmus University Rotterdam

Logan Fiorella (Speaker)

University of Georgia

Christina Sondermann (Speaker)

German Institute for Adult Education – Leibniz Centre for Lifelong Learning (DIE)

Juliette Désiron (Moderator)

University of Fribourg

Program

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!

Preliminary Program

Important Dates

  • 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

Venues

Conference Venue

Conference Venue

Address:

University of Zurich

Naturhistorisches Museum

Karl-Schmid-Strasse 4

8006 Zürich

Switzerland

Dinner Venue

Dinner Venue

Address:

Kunsthaus Zurich

Entrance next to the Kunsthausbar

Heimpl. 1/5

8001 Zürich

Switzerland

Scientific Program Committee

Sascha Schneider

SIG 6 Coordinator

University of Zürich

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

Communication, Local Program

Tugsad Akgül

Communication, Funding

Nina Metzger

Adminstration & Finances

Local Support Team

Tino Endres, Camilla Illy, Sanha Lee, Agnese Nanni, Cristina Tulea, Sarah Zöchling, Helene von Gugelberg

Sponsors

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University of Zürich

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City of Zürich Tourism Office