Symposium Coordinator Guidelines
Symposium Submission Guidelines
Proposal, evaluation, and integration into the official program
If you wish to submit a symposium proposal for the RUNES/AFIRSE 2026 Congress (in partnership with UNESCO), please complete the symposium proposal form available online or as a downloadable file and submit it through the official platform.
Symposium Format
- A general summary(2,500 to 4,000 characters including spaces), presenting:
- Symposium title (max. 22 words)
- Common research problem
- Panel objectives
- Scientific coherence of the proposal
- A list of 4 to 5 individual communicationsto be included, with for each:
- Name, first name, institution, position, email
- Title and abstract
- Accepted languages: French, English, Spanish, Portuguese
- Each communication must be linked to one of the conference thematic axes
Submission Process
- The symposium is submitted by the lead organizer via the official platform
- Each symposium participant must register individually for the congress
- Deadline for submission: September 30, 2025
- The detailed schedule of the symposium will be requested in November 2025
Role of the Symposium Coordinator
- Coordinate the preparation and submission of the complete symposium
- Verify the consistency and compliance of individual abstracts
- Ensure the scientific coherence of the panel
- Chair or moderate the session during the congress
Additional Required Information
- Thematic axes: indicate 1st and 2nd choice
- Co-organizers: up to 4 persons (name, role, institution, email)
- Scientific leadership: background and experience of the symposium leaders
- Research problem (max. 2,000 characters including spaces)
- Scientific relevance & short bibliography (max. 2,000 characters)
- Type of call: open call for papers or direct submission
- Selection criteria and review process
- Preferred dates: February 17 (PM), 19, or 20, 2026
- Related events: cocktail, book or journal presentation (specify format and materials)
Evaluation Criteria
All symposium proposals will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee based on the following criteria:
- Clarity of the title and relevance to the congress theme
- Clarity and coherence with the selected thematic axis
- Overall scientific relevance
- Scientific leadership of the organizing team
- Appropriateness of organizational details
- Relevance and interest for attendees
- Openness to interdisciplinary or international dialogue
For any questions, please contact the organizing team at: eduparis2026@sciencesconf.org
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