2023 Theme

The world has faced some challenging times in recent years – from the COVID-19 pandemic (and associated lockdowns), civil unrest in Afghanistan, the Middle East and Ukraine, political upheavals, cryptocurrency and stock market crashes, and crises in energy, food and employment.

All these things have fundamentally challenged educators and the role that educators play. Education is increasingly being moved online – how ready are educators or their students for this? Are our curricula and pedagogies relevant for the changes our world faces? For all the talk about teaching ethics and creating policies on inclusion, is our society still found wanting in these areas? Is environmental sustainability realistic and if so, what is the role of education? Is the future focus on education mainly about the use of advanced technologies?

Futureland asks you to imagine a better world and then propose educational solutions to achieve it. We ask you to share the latest thoughts, knowledge, and ideas in education that can revolutionise the world as we know it.

We invite papers and workshop presentations on the following areas:

  • Adaptive expertise in the classroom
  • Best practices from around the world
  • Use of AI/IA or other technology in education
  • Green and sustainable education
  • Inclusion methodology in curricula
  • Integrating sensory and physical skills alongside mental skills
  • Creating a resilient population for the 21st century
  • Developing professionalisation in education leaders and teachers
  • Whole-school approaches
  • Professional learning communities
  • Co-creation of knowledge

IVETA Youth Participants in Portugal (2021)
IVETA Youth Participants in Portugal (2021)
  1. Paper and visual presentations will last for 25 minutes each with another 5 minutes for questions and answers. This format is suggested for the sharing of knowledge, research or best practice in an easy-to-understand manner.
  2. Poster presentations will last for 15 minutes with 5 minutes for questions and answers. This is primarily for the shortlisted contenders for the ‘School Team of the Future’ competition.
  3. Workshops will last for 50 minutes with 10 minutes for questions and answers. We have some slots for delegates to be actively engaged through hands-on workshops.

Dates

Description

3 October 2022

Call for Abstracts

5 November 2022

Early Bird Registration Opens

6 January 2023

Deadline: Abstract Submission

13 January 2023

Final Confirmation of Abstracts

Early Bird Registration Ends

3 February 2023

Standard Registration Ends

Submission of full papers and presentations

10 February 2023

Final Conference Programme

6 March 2023

Conference Begins

Gala Dinner

7 March 2023

Conference Closes

8 March 2023

Futureland Leaders Extra Day

IVETA delegates at SIF2021
IVETA delegates at SIF2021

Abstract Submission

All abstracts should list the following clearly:

  • Author and presenter’s name(s)
  • Paper title
  • Institution/Organisation and role
  • Contact details including email and contact numbers
  • Keywords

Please use Times New Roman, 12 point, single-spaced, with no bold, italic, or underlined text. Abstracts should be submitted by email to info@futureland.education with the email subject of “2023 Futureland Abstract Submission”, or use the submission form below. 

Please limit your abstracts to 500 words. 

Review of abstracts will be done by the Futureland Programme Committee, and only high-quality submissions will be accepted. We may contact you for more information if we deem it necessary.

You agree that the organisers may publish extracts and/or your full paper as part of the event  proceedings and/or that your paper may be selected for publication in the International Journal of Vocational Education and Training (IJVET). You agree that no part of your publication will be made for profit without your consent.

 

You also agree to being photographed, filmed and/or recorded while participating in this event and for these recordings to be published in Futureland, IVETA, Warnborough College Ireland and/or Adaptive Expertise project media and sites as part of the promotional efforts surrounding this event. You must provide a clear written objection at least three weeks BEFORE the event commences if you disagree with the use of your likeness or work being used for this purpose. The organisers reserve the right to withdraw you from participating at the event if your objections prove untenable for the organisers to observe.