We invite academics, practitioners, policymakers, and civil society actors to contribute to this conference through three distinct submission types, designed to encourage a wide range of engagement formats and perspectives:

1. Full Research Papers

• Complete manuscripts based on empirical studies or comprehensive theoretical analyses.

• Length: 5,000–8,000 words.

• Eligible for consideration in the Journal of Regional and City Planning (JRCP), an internationally recognized Q2 journal.

2. Extended Abstracts

• Long-form abstracts presenting the key ideas or preliminary findings from ongoing or near-complete research.

• Maximum length: 2,000 words.

• Designed to enable broader participation, especially for contributors with limited time to prepare a full paper.

3. Reflections and Provocations Paper

• Short contributions include critical reflections, well-argued opinions, or provocative ideas related to the seminar theme.

• Length: 1,000–1,500 words.

• These submissions do not need to follow conventional research formats and are ideal for sparking dialogue, challenging assumptions, or proposing new perspectives.

• Accepted submissions will be featured in interactive roundtable discussion sessions.

4. Posters

• Visual summaries of research, ongoing work, project results, or conceptual frameworks.

• Poster size: A1 (portrait orientation).

• Ideal for participants who prefer a visual medium or wish to showcase work-inprogress.

• Posters will be presented during a dedicated poster session with opportunities for informal discussion and networking.

 

 

All prospective participants are required to submit an abstract as the first step in the submission process, regardless of submission type. Abstracts will be reviewed by the conference committee to assess their relevance, quality, and fit with the conference theme and tracks.

Step 1: Abstract Submission

1. Abstract length: 300–500 words

• Include title, author(s), affiliation(s), and contact details.

• Clearly state the research question, methodology, findings (if applicable), and relevance to the conference theme.

2. Abstracts must indicate the intended submission type:

• Full Research Paper

• Extended Abstract

• Reflection and Provocation

• Poster Presentation

3. Deadline: June 6th, 2025

Step 2: Review and Notification

1. All submitted abstracts will undergo a review process by the conference committee.

2. Notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent to authors by email: July 7th, 2025

3. Only accepted abstracts will proceed to the next stage.

Step 3: Final Submission

Authors of accepted abstracts must submit their full contributions according to the type indicated:

Submission Type	Description	Word Limit / Format
Full Research Paper	Complete empirical or theoretical research	5,000–8,000 words
Extended Abstract	Preliminary research or work-in-progress	Up to 2,000 words
Reflection & Provocation	Critical opinions or conceptual insights	1,000–1,500 words
Poster Presentation	Visual summary of research or ideas	A1 size, portrait orientation

Final submission deadline: September 8th, 2025