8th International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE) World Conference on Science and Technology Education - Ireland

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The second round of calls for abstracts is now open for the 8th International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE) World Conference on Science and Technology Education. This conference will take place from Monday 22 June to Thursday 26 June 2026 at University College Cork, Ireland. Already, in the first round, 136 papers have been accepted for presentation at the conference – so the conference promises to be a very well attended and lively event!  
 
This conference Addressing the Challenges of Science and Technology Education brings together researchers, practitioners, and industry leaders to explore the latest advancements and challenges in Science and Technology Education. We welcome submissions from all levels of science and technology education from early childhood through to secondary and tertiary levels.  
 
We welcome abstract submissions for oral presentations and/or poster presentations from the wide range of areas related to science education including:  
 
  • Artificial Intelligence in Science and Technology Education
  • Curriculum Development – Teaching, Learning and Assessment
  • Sustainable Development – Climate change
  • International comparative studies and trends in science education
  • Initial Teacher Education (Teacher Training) and Continuing Professional Development (Inservice Training) for Science Teachers
  • Industry-Education links – careers in science
  • Laboratory Practical Work in Science and Technology Education
  • Technology in Science Education
  • Science on Stage – promoting science
  • Marine Science Education / Ocean Literacy – The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development *Designated by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO as an Official Ocean Decade Activity.
  • International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development.
  • The role of ICASE in promoting Science, Technology and Society (symposium)
 
A particular word of welcome is extended to those involved in local, national and international funded research projects at all levels of Education, e.g. Erasmus+ projects and other national/regional/international projects highlighting collaboration across borders. 
 
Guidelines
  • Abstracts should be of 250 words in length and may be submitted online at the ICASE 2026 conference website https://icaseonline.net/icase2026/
  • The final deadline for submission: 31 March 2026
  • Notifications of acceptance will be sent within one week of receipt of your abstract. The earlier you submit your abstract the better. Submissions will be accepted until all available slots are filled.
  • Deadline for payment of reduced early-bird registration fee is 31 March 2026.
  • Final date for payment of conference registration fee for presenters is 15 May 2026
  • Submissions will be processed in the order in which they are received. Consistent with all ICASE World Conferences, we expect this conference to be very popular. The earlier a submission is made, the sooner a response can be given to guarantee your place in the programme.  .
 
Note: If you require a visa to visit Ireland, you will need to apply for the visa several months in advance of the conference. Details of visa requirements may be found at:
 
If you require a letter confirming that you have paid the registration fee to attend the conference, this may be obtained from Stephen Murphy (stephenmurphy@ucc.ie ). 
 
Sharing a presentation at this conference will enable you to present your work to an international audience, engage in meaningful discussions with experts in your field and have the opportunity to publish your research in the conference proceedings and/or submit for publication in the ICASE journal Science Education International.
 
The conference hotel is the Metropole Hotel, Cork. A special reduced rate (€140 per single room including B and B) for conference delegates has been arranged with the hotel.  In order to ensure this special conference rate the following is the procedure:
 
1. Email conference@themetropolehotel.ie giving details of the dates for which your require accommodation and quoting reference GA001078.
2. Follow up the email with a phone call to the Metropole Hotel (+353214643700) to give your credit card details.
 
Details of other types of accommodation available are given on the conference website https://icaseonline.net/icase2026/
 
If you have questions about any aspect of the conference, please consult the FAQ document on the home page of the conference website or contact the relevant person listed on the contact area of the conference website.
 
We look forward to your contributions and hope to see you in Ireland!