The 2026 Call

Call for Papers: 14th Annual Conference ‘It’s About People’

It’s About People 2026

Answering Current Challenges in Society, Health and Technology

13–18 March 2026 · Hybrid: online with on-site plenary in Maribor, Slovenia

The 14th annual conference is organised by Alma Mater Europaea in cooperation with the European Academy of Sciences and Arts (EASA) and the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS).

We invite scholars, researchers, thought leaders, public intellectuals, practitioners, and postgraduate students to submit abstracts exploring how humanity adapts and thrives amid cultural change, technological disruption, and health challenges.

Focus Areas

  • Cultural transformation and identity
  • Health system reform and population well-being
  • Digital and AI-driven technological change
  • Intersections of culture, health, technology in sustainable development
  • Role of public intellectuals in values-based dialogue
  • Academic contributions to the Global Peace Offensive
  • Disciplinary depth and cross-sectoral collaboration

Eligible Disciplines

  • Social and Natural Sciences
  • Medicine, Public Health, Social Gerontology
  • Humanities, Ethics, Philosophy
  • Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies
  • Education and Learning Innovation
  • Law, Governance, Policy
  • Psychology and Social Work
  • Management and Project Leadership
  • Communication, Media, Culture
  • Sustainability and Environmental Studies
  • Peace Studies
  • Archival and Information Sciences
  • Dance Art

Submission Types

  1. Abstracts: up to 200 words + 5 keywords
  2. Full Panel Proposals: including title, abstract, speakers/discussants

Maximum two submissions per participant. Full papers are optional; authors may present abstracts only.

Key Dates

  • Call Opens10 Sep 2025
  • Panel Proposals Deadline15 Nov 2025
  • Abstract Deadline30 Nov 2025
  • Acceptance Notification15 Dec 2025
  • Provisional Programme5 Jan 2026
  • Full Paper (Optional)1 Feb 2026
  • Final Programme1 Mar 2026
  • Conference13–18 Mar 2026

Submission Guidelines

  • Abstract: max 200 words
  • Keywords: 5 keywords in English
  • Language: English
  • Format: oral presentation
  • Full paper: optional, for proceedings
  • Limit: max 2 submissions per person

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