ICL2026: Call for Papers

Overview

The 29^th International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL2026) and the 55^th IGIP International Conference on Engineering Pedagogy will take place in Cologne, Germany, during 29 September – 02 October 2026.

This interdisciplinary conference aims to focus on the exchange of relevant trends and research results as well as the presentation of practical experiences in Interactive Collaborative Learning and Engineering Pedagogy.

Important Deadlines & Presentation Formats

Proposals for participation in the ICL 2026 conference can be submitted in the following formats:

01 Apr 2026	Submission of structured abstracts (full papers, 2 pages; short papers, 1 page) and special session proposals
15 Apr 2026	Notification of acceptance for abstracts. Special Session notification and announcement.
15 May 2026	Submission of complete papers, special session papers, work in progress, posters and workshops/tutorials.
15 Jun 2026	Notification of acceptance
15 Jul 2026	Camera-ready due and author registration deadline
30 Sep 2026	ICL2025 opening

Remote presentations will be possible.

Submission Server

https://www.conftool.com/icl-conference

Co-Organizers

1. IGIP – International Society for Engineering Pedagogy

2. IAOE – International Association of Online Engineering

in cooperation with Springer

Topics

Teaching, Learning, and Pedagogy

• Engineering pedagogy & research in engineering education • Technical teacher training & competence frameworks • Collaborative, project-based, & challenge- based learning • Reflection-based Learning & Coaching • Flipped classrooms & blended learning models • Best practices & case studies in engineering education • Lifelong learning & continuing professional development • Future of education & next-generation learning environments • Evaluation, assessment, & outcomes • Diversity & inclusion in STEM education • Women in engineering careers • Peace engineering & social responsibility in education

Digitalization and Intelligent Learning Environments

• Artificial intelligence in education & training • AI-supported learning analytics & adaptive systems • Virtual & augmented learning environments (VR/AR/MR/XR) • Educational virtual environments & simulation platforms • Remote, virtual, & hybrid laboratories • Digital transition & green transition in education • Mobile learning applications & microlearning • Games & gamification in engineering education • Computer-aided language learning & communication skills • Social aspects & ethics of digitalization in education • Virtual mobility, collaborative online learning, & open engineering education

Innovation, Society, and Policy

• Academia–industry partnerships & collaborative ecosystems • Entrepreneurship & leadership in engineering • Real-world experiences & authentic learning settings • Sustainable development & green competencies • Public policy, accreditation, & quality assurance in education • Research methodologies in engineering pedagogy • Adaptive & intuitive learning environments • Open science, open engineering & global knowledge sharing

Submissions (open from mid-January 2026)

Conference Proceedings

The conference proceedings will be published as ICL2026 Proceedings in the Springer series “Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems”. Books of this series are indexed with SCOPUS, INSPEC, WTI Frankfurt eG, zbMATH, SCImago, and submitted for consideration in Web of Science (WoS).