Call for Proposals
Theme: The Future of HRD: Reimagining Education, Work, and Society in the 21st Century
Venue: Toyo University, Tokyo, Japan
Dates: November 6-8, 2026
Pre-Conference: November 5, 2026
PROPOSAL SUBMISSION OPENS
By 2025/12/01
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
By 2026/06/30
AUTHOR NOTIFICATION
By 2026/03/01 – 2026/07/31
CAMERA READY SUBMISSIONS DUE
By 2026/09/01
Submission Categories
Refereed Full Manuscript
- Up to 6,000 words (Including references)
- Blind peer-reviewed.
- Must be original work not previously published.
- Authors may choose whether only an abstract or the full manuscript will appear in the Conference Proceedings (decision made at submission and cannot be changed later).
Refereed Poster
- 750-word abstract (Excluding references)
- Designed to present research in progress, pilot studies, or innovative practice.
- Posters will be grouped for a shared presentation session. Conference Proceedings (decision made at submission and cannot be changed later).
Refereed Symposium
- A curated session on a shared theme or project, with 3–5 presenters (including a chair/facilitator).
- May include coordinated presentations, panel discussions, book project discussions, or collaborative research updates.
- Proposal should include:
- Overall session abstract (approx. 500 words)
- Individual presentation abstracts (200–300 words each)
- Roles of each participant and planned interaction with the audience
Non-Refereed Focus Session / Workshop
- Practice-oriented, interactive sessions aimed at professional development, skill-building, or application of HRD concepts.
- Proposal length: 1,000–2,000 words (including references)
- Proposal Should include:
- Purpose and need for the session
- Session design, format, and timeline
- Intended audience engagement strategies
- Contributions to HRD practice and learning outcomes
Submission Tracks
Leadership, Strategy, and Engagement
Organization Development, Performance, and Change
Workplace Learning, Training, Mindfulness, & Well-being
Career Development & Professional Education
International, Global, and Cross-Cultural Issues
Educational Technology, AI, Virtual HRD, and Analytics
Sustainable HRD and Green HRD
Adult Education and Community Development
Access and Critical HRD
Evaluation Criteria
Refereed submissions (Full Manuscripts, Posters, and Symposia) will be evaluated on:
- Significance of the research problem and/or theoretical framework
- Relevance and thoroughness of the literature review and/or conceptual framework
- Clarity of research purpose, questions, and/or hypotheses
- Appropriateness and justification of the research design and methods
- Rigor, trustworthiness, and robustness of data collection and analysis methods
- Quality of reporting of results and discussion
- Appropriateness of conclusions and/or recommendations
- Contributions to HRD and Asian HRD
- Overall clarity and quality of writing
Non-refereed submissions (Focus Sessions / Workshops) will be evaluated on:
- Relevance to HRD practice and the conference theme
- Quality of the session design and facilitation plan
- Potential for participant engagement and learning
- Contribution to the advancement of HRD practice
Submission Guidelines
- Official conference language: English
- Follow APA 7th Edition style guidelines
- Submit as Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) — PDF not accepted
- Adhere to word limits for your submission category
- For refereed submissions, remove all author-identifying information from the review copy
- Include keywords (maximum three)
- Ensure all tracked changes are removed before submission
Authorship Limitation (Rule of 3): An individual may be listed as first author on no more than three proposals submitted to the conference, regardless of submission category. An individual may be listed as a co-author on additional proposals without limit. This policy ensures broad participation and diversity of voices in the conference program.