Call for Abstracts
The call for abstracts will open on 1 June 2025 and will close on 30 September 2025. Applicants should fill in an online form, which will be available from a link at the bottom of this page. The form requires you to state:
- which strand the presentation relates to;
- the presentation format (see below for list of presentation formats);
- the language of the presentation (this can be any language, but we particularly promote presentations in German and ISL);
- the title of the presentation (max. 20 words) provided in the language of the presentation and either English or German;
- the abstract of the presentation (max. 300 words) provided in the language of the presentation and either English or German;
- biodata about the presenters (max. 3 people except panel discussions max. 5 people)
- names of additional authors who will not present, if applicable.
Timeline
| 1 June 2025 | Call for abstracts open |
| 1 September 2025 | Registration for conference opens |
| 30 September 2025 | Call for abstracts closes |
| by 1 December 2025 | Notification of acceptance of abstracts |
| 31 January 2026 | Deadline for all presenters to have registered and paid for conference attendance |
Please note that ALTE reserves the right to modify this timeline. If your abstract is accepted for presentation, all named presenters must register and pay to attend the conference in person by 31 January 2026.
Conference Proceedings
Following the conference, authors of accepted and delivered presentations will be invited to submit an article for the conference proceedings, to be published online in autumn/winter 2026. Further details will be available at a later date.
Presentation FormatsPaper Presentation Paper presentations should report on theoretical or empirical research, ideally linked to practical application, and should offer innovative perspectives on one of the conference strands. Paper presentations should be of a standard suitable for publication. Paper presentations will last for 20 minutes, plus 5 minutes for Q&A. Panel Session A panel session allows a group of maximum 5 participants to present and debate issues relating to one of the conference strands. Panel sessions should ideally include participants from more than one organisation, representing different languages or situations. One participants should be nominated as the chair of the panel. Presentation and discussion in the session may report on theoretical or empirical research, ideally linked to a practical application; and debate within the panel may discuss the application, implications or conclusions of the presentations. Audience involvement is also welcome. Panel sessions will last for one hour. Workshop Workshops are more dynamic and interactive parts of the conference programme, allowing delegates to learn new skills or techniques directly related to one of the conference strands. They will last for one hour. Member Showcase Presentation Each ALTE Full Member organisation has the opportunity to showcase current research they are conducting which seeks to influence the development or delivery of their products, and relates to the conference strands. ALTE Associate Members are also eligible for a showcase presentation with additional sponsorship of the conference (please get in touch with ALTE if you are interested in this.) A Member Showcase presentation will last for 20 minutes, with 5 minutes for Q&A. Abstracts for Member Showcase Presentations should be submitted in the normal way. They will be accepted, but will receive feedback from the review process. Each organisation can only have one showcase presentation. New Researcher Presentation with Scholarship We encourage new researchers, including postgraduate students, classroom teachers or school managers, policy makers and other educationalists, to submit an abstract on their research for a paper presentation. This is an opportunity to share your work within a supportive environment, and gain feedback from leading practitioners and experts attending the conference. To submit, choose 'Paper presentation', but tick the box in the application to show that you are applying for the New Researcher Scholarship and provide the extra information required (type of researcher, institution, 100-word explanation of why you would benefit from an ALTE Scholarship). You should present alone, though you can acknowledge the assistance of e.g. a supervisor, in the 'Additional authors' field. There are five scholarships available: One Full Scholarship, covering the conference registration fee, the opportunity to present, a certificate awarded during the conference, up to three nights' accommodation in Munich, up to €300 travel expenses, and up to €50 daily allowance for up to three days. Four Registration Scholarships, covering the conference registration fee, the opportunity to present, and a certificate awarded during the conference. |
Selection Committee The names of the reviewers with their institutions will be listed here. The selection process is assisted by the ALTE Secretariat. |
