NAEEA Abstract guidelines
The National Association of Enabling Educators invite submissions of abstracts to present at the 8th biennial NAEEA conference 2026.
Abstracts must be submitted online. If you are unable to complete the electronic abstracts submission, please contact the conference organisers to discuss other options.
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Deadline – Submission close on the 3rd of July 2026.
This conference attracts enabling education experts, practitioners, scholars and researchers from Australia, New Zealand and around the world, and is the only conference dedicated specifically to the Widening Participation Agenda in the Southern hemisphere.
NAEEA 2026 is calling for presentations and posters that address our conference theme:
Creating Inclusive Futures.
Presentations and posters are invited which address one of the following subtopics:
- Curriculum, Practice, and Pedagogy: innovative & inclusive approaches to curriculum design and teaching methods.
- Revolutionising Online Learning: Exploring digital innovations & technology to enhance educational experiences.
- Empowering Diverse Perspectives: Integrating diverse knowledges to enrich learning environments.
- Accessible learning environments: enacting inclusion.
- The Future of Enabling Education: Reflections, strategic directions and policy perspectives for the sector.
- Enabling Wellbeing and Agency: supporting students and staff to flourish.
We warmly invite you to submit your abstract for consideration.
The following selection criteria will apply:
- The presentation or poster must relate directly to the conference objectives and fit within one of the key subtopics and overarching theme.
- Abstracts must be submitted via the online portal and written in English. Please contact the conference organisers if unable to complete the abstract submission electronically.
- The invitation to submit an abstract does not constitute an offer to pay travel, accommodation or registration costs associated with the Conference. Similarly, no presenter fee is paid to successful presenters.
- Abstracts must not exceed 300 words (excluding title, authors and affiliations) and should follow the instructions within the abstract submission portal.
Workshops (Wednesday 2 December only)
Workshops provide a longer period of time to explore an idea or finding and engage the audience in activity and discussion. To deliver a workshop, you must be able to attend the Workshop afternoon scheduled for Wednesday 2 December. We invite submissions for one of the following two types of workshops outlined below. In general, workshops will be of 40 mins in length. However, we may be able to accommodate a limited number of 80 minute workshops. Please indicate your preference when submitting your abstract:
- NAEEA Special Interest Group Seed Grant workshops. NAEEA Special Interest Groups that were successful in attaining a NAEEA SIG Seed Grant 2025/26 are invited to deliver the findings of their projects in a workshop style presentation.
- Other workshops. We invite any other workshop topics that align with the conference themes.
Showcase Presentation
The standard length of oral presentations will be 20 minutes for presentation plus five minutes for questions. The presentations will be grouped into topic-based sessions of about 90 minutes in length. Note: these are to be delivered in person only (no remote delivery).
Gallery Presentation
The gallery presentation is a visual display of practice in line with the conference themes. This presentation can take multiple formats such as a:
- Poster presentation
- Looping video presentation with closed captions (5 minutes maximum),
- Physical artefact, or
- Soapbox share: 5 minutes quick-fire opportunity to share an element of your practice without questions (limited spots)
It is preferable that authors be present during the gallery session to discuss their presentation and network with participants. However, we will accept a short video submission that can be played during this time if you cannot attend.
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Notification of Abstract Acceptance
Abstracts are subject to blind review by the program committee. Notification of the abstract status will be sent to the presenters after the 1st of September 2026.
Author Confirmation
Successful presenters will need to confirm their attendance via a paid registration no later than the 1st of October 2026.
Terms and Conditions for Abstract Submission
To submit an abstract for the 2026 NAEEA Conference, the submitting author (primary contact) must agree to the conditions outlined below.
In-Person Presentation Requirement
If my abstract is accepted, I confirm that the presentation will be delivered in person at the 2026 NAEEA Conference, to be held at ECU City Campus, Perth, WA.
Registration and Fees
I acknowledge that all presenters and co-presenters must complete conference registration and pay the applicable registration fee by 1 October 2026. All travel, accommodation, and related expenses are the responsibility of the presenter(s).
Poster Presentations
If the submission is accepted as a poster presentation, I understand that at least one listed author must be registered for the conference in order for the poster to be included in the official program and displayed onsite.
Publication of Abstract
I grant permission for my abstract to be published in the official conference program and shared via the NAEEA website, social media channels, and other online platforms.
Photography and Promotional Use
I acknowledge that photographs may be taken during my presentation and agree that these images may be used for promotional purposes, including on the NAEEA website, in printed or digital publications, and on social media.
Scheduling of Presentations
I understand that the conference committee is responsible for determining the date and time allocation of all accepted presentations.
Access to Presentation Materials
I agree that my presentation materials may be made available to registered conference delegates.