We warmly invite you to participate in the conference
"Next Gen Learning: Multimodality, AI & Multilingualism".

The conference foregrounds multimodality as a central lens for understanding and shaping the future of learning in AI-rich, digitally mediated and culturally diverse educational environments. Learning increasingly unfolds across digital, physical, linguistic, and cultural spaces, where meaning‑making includes language, images, sound, gesture, movement, and material interaction. At the same time, AI-driven technologies are transforming the ways that multimodal resources are produced, accessed and scaled, introducing new forms of responsiveness, creativity and personalization while intensifying questions of equity, access and the value of human engagement. Drawing on different understandings of multimodality, the conference will critically examine how multimodal and multilingual practices can transform assessment, teaching, and literacies in collaborative and AI‑augmented environments.

Bringing together academics, researchers and educators the conference explores how multimodality, artificial intelligence and multilingual practices are transforming teaching, learning and knowledge creation across contexts.

We invite research-based submissions that explore, but are not limited to, the following themes:

Redefining Learning and Knowledge-Making 
Multimodal meaning-making in diverse formal, informal and non-formal (e.g. museums, science centres) learning environments and sites

Multimodality and Learning Across Domains
Exploring how multimodal meaning-making intersects with sociocognitive perspectives, affective and individual difference models and other approaches to learning.

AI-Enhanced Multimodal Learning
Designing, evaluating, and critically reflecting on AI-supported multimodal learning environments and resources.

Multilingualism, Mediating and Translanguaging in Multimodal Contexts
Investigating the interplay of multiple languages, semiotic resources and cultural practices in education.

Future Literacies and Transformative Pedagogies

From digital, visual and data literacies to multiliteracies and new designs for criticality, embodiment and creativity

Equity, Access, Ethics and Social Justice in Multimodal and AI Learning
Addressing structural inequalities in access, representation, participation and design across scalable learning systems. 

Assessment and Collaboration in Multimodal Learning
Developing methods to evaluate collective, interactive and multimodal work while recognizing individual contributions.

Next-Gen Educators and Learners 

Preparing teachers and learners as designers of learning 

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

We invite proposals that reflect rigorous scholarship and innovative thinking, including:

  • Paper Presentations
  • Panel Proposals
  • Next-Gen Research Workshop
  • Onsite Posters
  • Digital Posters

The working language of the conference is English. Papers and presentations should therefore be submitted and delivered in English.

Abstract submissions for Paper Presentations, Onsite and Digital Posters and Next-Gen Research Workshop will undergo a double-blind review process conducted by reviewers with expertise relevant to the thematic area of the abstract. The submission and reviewing process will be handled electronically through the following platform: https://easyabs.linguistlist.org/conference/Next-Gen/.

Panel proposals should be sent to nextgenlearning@enl.uoa.gr by 30 April 2026. They will also undergo double-blind review.

We invite submissions of individual research papers to be presented within thematic sessions (20 minutes per presentation).

Abstracts for paper presentations should be submitted as Word files and should not contain any information that could identify the author(s). The Word file should include:

  • A title
  • An abstract (up to 300 words, excluding bibliographical references)
  • Bibliographical references (if any)
  • Keywords (3 – 5 selected keywords)

Important: The Word file must not include author names, affiliations, or contact details.

To submit a paper presentation, please download the Anonymous Abstract Submission Form (Word format), complete the required information, and submit it electronically through the following platform: https://easyabs.linguistlist.org/conference/Next-Gen/

All proposals will undergo double-blind review and will be handled electronically. Participants will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission of their proposal and will later be notified of the reviewers’ comments and decision.  

We invite curated, interactive ninety-minute sessions bringing together three to five participants to explore a specific topic aligned with the conference themes. Each panel should designate a chair. Panels may include short paper presentations, debates, chaired discussions, or multimodal workshops.

Proposals for panels should include in one document

  • Suggested panel title and a brief description of the panel topic (up to 100 words)
  • Panel organizer names, affiliations and contact details title of the panel organizer
  • For each contribution author names, affiliations and contact details, and an abstract (300 words).

Panel proposals should be submitted to nextgenlearning@enl.uoa.gr by 30 April 2026. They will also undergo double blind review.

A pre-conference mentoring event open to master’s students, doctoral candidates and scholars within five years of PhD completion. Participants present ongoing research and receive structured feedback from senior and established scholars.The Workshop is chaired by internationally recognized experts who oversee every stage of the scholarly exchange. Following a rigorous review of submitted titles and abstracts, these distinguished chairs curate the program by strategically grouping accepted papers according to thematic synergy and emerging research agendas.During the Workshop, the chairs facilitate high-level dialogue by inviting authors to present brief overviews of their research. This structured environment allows the conveners to guide discussions on theoretical orientations and methodological challenges, ultimately serving to incite rigorous academic debate and critical inquiry.

Abstracts for the Next-Gen Research Workshop should be submitted as Word files and should not contain any information that could identify the author(s). The Word file should include:

  • A title
  • An abstract (up to 300 words, excluding bibliographical references)
  • Bibliographical references (if any)
  • Keywords (3 – 5 selected keywords)

Important: The Word file must not include author names, affiliations, or contact details.

To submit an abstract for the Next-Gen Research Workshop, please download the Anonymous Abstract Submission Form (Word format), complete the required information, and submit it electronically through the following platform: https://easyabs.linguistlist.org/conference/Next-Gen/

All proposals will undergo double-blind review and will be handled electronically. Participants will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission of their abstract and will later be notified of the reviewers’ comments.

We invite poster presentations to be displayed during a scheduled poster session, where authors will be present to discuss their work informally with attendees.

Technical Guidelines for Onsite Posters 

Format: Large printed poster, A0 size: 84.1 cm width × 118.9 cm height

Suggested font size (for Times New Roman font): Title of the paper: bold, 86 pt, Author name: 64 pt, Affiliation: 64 pt, Main text: 44 pt, References: 30 pt

Design recommendations:

  • Avoid excessive use of capital letters
  • Use bullet points where possible instead of long paragraphs
  • Prefer italics instead of underlining
  • Use tables, diagrams, graphs, photographs and images where appropriate

Abstract Submission for Onsite Posters

Abstracts for onsite posters should be submitted as Word files and should not contain any information that could identify the author(s). The Word file should include:

  • A title
  • An abstract (up to 300 words, excluding bibliographical references)
  • Bibliographical references (if any)
  • Keywords (3 – 5 selected keywords)

Important: The Word file must not include author names, affiliations, or contact details.

To submit an abstract for an onsite poster, please download the Anonymous Abstract Submission Form (Word format), complete the required information, and submit it electronically through the following platform: https://easyabs.linguistlist.org/conference/Next-Gen/

All proposals will undergo double-blind review and will be handled electronically. Participants will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission of their abstract and will later be notified of the reviewers’ comments.

Onsite poster presenters will be considered full participants in the conference programme.

We are excited to invite digitally hosted poster presentations – an interactive and flexible way for registered conference participants explore research online at their own pace, accessible before, during, and for months after the event. Digital posters provide an excellent option for participants who cannot attend in person or who prefer to present their work in poster form rather than as a live paper. They are designed to enhance the in-person experience by making research more accessible, engaging, and interactive.

Technical Guidelines for Digital Posters 

A digital poster in this conference is a research presentation which is formatted for screen-based viewing. It may take several forms: static image: A poster in the form of a static PDF (or PNG or JPEG).

  • An interactive poster: A poster with clickable sections and expandable content (e.g. video or audio elements), links to additional resources, animated elements (e.g. motion graphics or animated charts).  
  • Video Posters: Short video walkthroughs or narrated presentations highlighting key findings.

The delivery mode of digital posters includes: image file, video file, interactive presentation file or interactive/animated graphics file. Detailed information about how to submit the digital poster will be sent to the email of accepted digital poster presenters.  

Abstracts for digital posters should be submitted as Word files and should not contain any information that could identify the author(s). The Word file should include:

  • A title
  • An abstract (up to 300 words, excluding bibliographical references)
  • Bibliographical references (if any)
  • Keywords (3 – 5 selected keywords)

Important: The Word file must not include author names, affiliations, or contact details.

To submit an abstract for a digital poster, please download the Anonymous Abstract Submission Form (Word format), complete the required information, and submit it electronically through the following platform: https://easyabs.linguistlist.org/conference/Next-Gen/

All proposals will undergo double-blind review and will be handled electronically. Participants will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission of their abstract and will later be notified of the reviewers’ comments.

Digital Posters will be accessed 

a) Through the conference website:

  • Digital posters will be presented in a ‘Digital Poster Session’ as an online gallery with thumbnails on the conference website.
  • Registered conference participants, speakers, attendees and organizers can log into the conference website to view posters.
  • The gallery allows attendees to browse and explore posters at their own pace, providing a virtual complement to the in-person conference.
  • Access to digital posters will remain available for six months after the conference, enabling attendees to revisit content or catch up on sessions they may have missed

b) During the onsite conference:

  • Digital posters will be accessible throughout the entire conference.
  • Registered participants can explore the posters at their own pace, between sessions, during breaks, or outside the scheduled programme.
  • Digital posters enhance the onsite conference experience by making research more accessible, engaging and flexible for participants.
  • Digital posters also bridge the physical and online conference environments, seamlessly integrating digital and in-person participation.

Digital poster presenters will be considered full participants in the conference programme.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Submission Period Opens: 15 March 2026      
  • Abstract Submission Deadline: 30 April 2026
  • Priority Notification Date (for applicants requiring institutional funding): 15 June 2026
  • Final Notification of Acceptance: 30 June 2026
  • Registration Opens: 15 June 2026
  • Early Bird Registration Deadline: 31 August 2026
  • Final Digital Poster Materials Due: 25 October 2026

REVIEW CRITERIA

Submissions will be evaluated based on:

Relevance to theme
Does the core problem or finding addressed in this abstract align directly with the stated goals and topics of the conference?

Originality
Does this work provide a fresh perspective, a novel application, or new data that distinguishes it from existing literature in the field?

Theoretical grounding
Is the research situated within a clear, recognized framework of existing scholarship, and are the underlying concepts well-defined?

Methodological rigor
Are the methods (data collection, analysis, or design) appropriate for the research question, and described with enough detail to be credible?

Clarity of argument
Does the abstract follow a logical flow (from problem to conclusion) that is easy for a peer in the field to understand without ambiguity?

PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES

All accepted contributions (papers, panel papers, onsite and digital posters) will be eligible for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings.

We are planning Special Issues in international academic journals focusing on topics related to the conference themes. Presenters will have the opportunity to submit their paper for publication in these Special Issues.

Please check this page regularly for updates and submission guidelines.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For inquiries, please contact:
Email: nextgenlearning@enl.uoa.gr