Can I make changes to my submitted abstract?
IAMCR policy does not permit modifications to submissions after the review period, including adding co-authors.
Is the submission of a full paper mandatory if an abstract is accepted?
In general, the submission of a full paper is not mandatory.
Some Sections and Working Groups do require a full paper. Please consult the specific Call for Papers of the Section or Working Group you plan to submit to.
If a full paper is submitted, will it be published in conference proceedings?
No. Papers submitted to the conference are not published in conference proceedings.
Is online participation possible?
No. Online participation is not possible. The conference will take place in person only.
All presentations are live and on-location in Galway.
What will happen to my submitted paper?
Papers are considered working papers. Submitting them does not constitute publication and they will not be made publicly available. They will be available to the heads of the Section or Working Group where they will be presented. The heads may decide to share them prior to the conference with any or all of the following: session chairs, discussants, other authors in the session in which they will be presented, all or some members of the Section or Working Group.
If you want to know the policy of your Section or Working Group, please contact them. You will find contact information in the initial call for proposals of the Section or Working Group
Are there guidelines for the paper's format?
IAMCR does not have association-wide guidelines. If a section or working group requires a specific format they will tell you.
Guidelines for Presenters provides some suggested guidelines for scholars presenting papers at IAMCR conferences. They are suggestions and not strict rules and practices may vary among the various sections and working groups.
For more specific inquiries, contact the section or working group that accepted your paper. Contact details are listed in the Call for Proposals.
What about accessibility?
Making presentations accessible—both slides and spoken content—is essential at large international academic conferences to ensure that all participants—regardless of language background, physical ability, or learning style—can fully engage with the content. Always use clear visuals, legible text, and well-paced speech. Accessibility fosters inclusivity, encourages broader participation, and reflects a commitment to equitable knowledge exchange in a diverse global scholarly community.
Many online resources can help you make sure your presentation is accessible. See, for example, the Accessible Presentation Guide of the Special Interest Group on Accessible Computing.
I can't go to Galway. Can someone else make my presentation for me?
Only authors and co-authors can present papers. Friends or colleagues who are not co-authors can not.
What is the recommended length for presentations?
In general presentations should be planned to last between 10 to 12 minutes. Contact the heads of your section or working group for precise details. You can find their contact information on the initial call for papers.
See https://iamcr.org/c-resources/guidelines-for-presenters for general presentation guidelines.
What is the deadline to submit papers?
The deadline to submit papers is 31 May 2026.
Where can I submit my paper?
A dedicated page will be made available on the conference website for full paper submission.
What day and time will my presentation be scheduled?
Presentations will take place from Monday 29 June at 08h30 through Thursday 2 July at 15h30. A draft programme will be published on the conference website in May.
Will I get a certificate?
All authors of papers presented at the conference will receive a certificate by email after the conference. This includes authors who presented the papers and co-authors who did not present and/or were not at the conference. If you will need it later on, please save your certificate carefully. Duplicates will not be issued.
