Teaching and Learning Conference 2026
Call for Contributions: ENLIGHT Teaching & Learning Conference 2026
Call for Contributions: ENLIGHT Teaching & Learning Conference 2026
The ENLIGHT European University Alliance, of which Comenius University Bratislava is a member, has announced a call for contributions for the international ENLIGHT Teaching & Learning Conference 2026. The event will take place from 22 to 24 October 2026 at the University of Bern, Switzerland.
About the Conference
The Teaching & Learning Conference is one of the flagship events of the ENLIGHT alliance, focused on enhancing the quality of higher education. Each year, it brings together university teachers, students, education specialists, and university administrative staff. The conference provides a platform to share experiences, present innovative teaching approaches, and discuss current trends in education.
The central theme of the 2026 edition is “Context and Learning.” The conference will explore how to connect academic knowledge with the real world, how to create meaningful learning environments, and how to support active and innovative forms of learning.
Who Can Participate
The call is open to a wide range of participants, including:
- university teachers,
- PhD students,
- undergraduate and graduate students,
- experts in educational development,
- staff responsible for teaching support and educational innovation.
The conference offers an excellent opportunity to present your own teaching experiences, projects, or research findings at an international forum.
Contribution Formats
Proposals can be submitted in several formats:
- Workshops – interactive sessions focused on practical activities,
- Campfire sessions – informal discussion formats encouraging the exchange of experiences,
- Showcase sessions – presentations of best practices and successful projects.
Each proposal should be thematically linked to the main focus of the conference and contribute to discussions on how context can enrich the processes of learning and teaching.
Important Dates
- Abstract submission deadline: 31 March 2026
- Venue: University of Bern, Switzerland
- Conference dates: 22–24 October 2026
Why Participate
Participation in the conference offers a unique opportunity to:
- present your own teaching practice at an international level,
- establish collaborations with colleagues from ENLIGHT partner universities,
- gain inspiration for further development of your teaching,
- contribute to shaping a modern European higher education area.
Detailed information about the conference can be found at: https://onlineexpo.com/en/enlight-2026/main/theme-of-2026-context-and-learning/
More information on submitting contributions is available at:
https://onlineexpo.com/en/enlight-2026/call-for-papers/