The 12th International Conference on Smart Learning Ecosystems and Regional Development (SLERD 2027) will take place on May 24-25, 2027, in Siena, Italy.
This year’s conference focus is: “Design Learning Ecosystems: Interactions, Co-design, and Adaptive Futures.” It offers a premier opportunity to share research, explore new methodologies, and network with international experts.
Participation Pathways:
- For Researchers & Faculty (Call for Papers)
- Opportunity: Submit a research paper for presentation.
- Publication: Accepted papers will be published in a special issue of the IxD&A Journal (indexed by SCOPUS and Web of Science).
- Guidelines: Review the topics and submission guidelines at the SLERD 2027 Call for Papers.
- For Students – Bachelor, Master, and PhD (Student Design Contest)
- Opportunity: Submit innovative ideas, prototypes, or videos to the 8th Student Design Contest.
- Benefits: The top 3 selected finalists will receive free registration to the conference.
- Award: The contest winner will be awarded 500 €.
- Guidelines: Find full application details at the SLERD 2027 Student Design Contest.
Additional Information:
- Media: Watch the brief Presentation Video on YouTube to learn more about the student contest.
- Accessibility: Instant language translation and text-to-speech services will be available during the event to facilitate international collaboration.
Deadlines & Support:
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their work before the upcoming spring deadlines. For questions or to discuss potential submissions, please contact the department coordinator.