Alma Mater Europaea University, in collaboration with the European Academy of Sciences and Arts and the World Academy of Sciences and Arts, invites researchers, academics, public intellectuals, professionals, and postgraduate students to contribute their original research, case studies, panel proposals, or academic papers to the 14th annual conference It's About People 2026: Answering Current Challenges in Society, Health and Technology, which will take place from March 13 to 18, 2026.
This is a prestigious interdisciplinary event that brings together leading European voices in science, art, and public discourse, focusing on the key challenges of our time and placing the human being, their search for meaning and purpose, at the center of academic research.
Main theme and objectives
The conference For the Human: Responses to contemporary challenges in society, healthcare, and technology will explore how societies can adapt to cultural changes, technological innovations, and health inequalities, and how education, policy, research, and dialogue can promote an ethical, sustainable, and inclusive future based on resilience and a sense of shared meaning.
Special emphasis will be on:
- the role of public intellectuals in shaping value-oriented dialogue,
- linking academic knowledge with global initiatives for peace, justice, and human dignity,
- the integration of science, culture, and technology in addressing real-world challenges.
Key topics include:
- Cultural transformation and identity in a changing world
- Reforming healthcare systems and population well-being
- Digital and AI technological changes
- Intersections of culture, health, and technology for sustainable development
The conference is open to contributions from all scientific fields, including social and natural sciences, medicine, public health and social gerontology, humanities, ethics and philosophy, artificial intelligence and digital technologies, education, pedagogy and innovations in learning, law, governance and politics, psychology and social work, management and project leadership, communication, media and culture, sustainability and environmental studies, peace studies, as well as archival and information sciences.
Deadline for submission of abstracts and panel proposals
Abstracts: by November 30, 2025 (up to 200 words + 5 keywords, maximum two contributions per participant)
Panel proposals: by November 15, 2025 (title, abstract, proposed speakers/discussants)
Conference format
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March 13, 2026
Plenary session in Maribor, Slovenia -
March 14 – 18, 2026
Online conference panels
Deadline for abstract submission: November 30, 2025
Notification of acceptance: December 15, 2025
Preliminary program publication: January 5, 2026
Deadline for full paper submission (optional): February 1, 2026
Final program publication: February 15, 2026
Conference dates: March 13 – 18, 2026
