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Call for Papers: Joint Learning Cities Conference 2026

Join international scholars, practitioners, and city leaders for the 20th PASCAL Observatory Conference, exploring the theme “Flourishing Learning City Ecosystems for Creative Circular Economies.”

Hosted during Pécs’ annual Learning Cities Festival, the conference offers 1.5 days of sessions plus immersive engagement with local learning city initiatives.

We invite submissions (max. 300 words) for papers, symposia, workshops, roundtables, posters, and city‑region presentations across themes including:

  • Lifelong and intergenerational community learning
  • Education for sustainable development
  • Digital and economic innovation in learning cities
  • STEAM and the arts in STEM
  • Well-being and flourishing in urban learning environments

Deadline for abstracts: 24 May 2026

Email submissions to Catherine.Lido@glasgow.ac.uk with subject line PASCAL20.

Early Bird Fee: €250 (discounts for students and PASCAL members)

This hybrid conference offers rich networking, cultural engagement, and opportunities to contribute to a special issue.

Full details and submission guidelines