The Call for Contributions for the 8th International Universal Design Conference (UD26) is now open.
Submissions are invited from a broad range of contributors, including academics, practitioners, policymakers, early-career researchers, PhD candidates and students.
We welcome contributions including:
- Scientific/academic papers
- Practical projects
- Case studies
- Design interventions
- Implementation strategies, and lessons learned
- Examples of best practice
- Workshops and posters
Participation will provide an opportunity to:
- Share your work with an international audience
- Connect with leading experts and practitioners
- Contribute to shaping conversations on the future of Universal Design
- Be part of a vibrant interdisciplinary community
Contributions will be accepted until 8 April 2026.
You can find further information on conference themes, submission guidelines and key dates on our Call for Contributions web page
If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us at: UD26@nda.ie
About the event
UD26 will take place from 4–6 November 2026 at the The Galmont Hotel in Galway City, Ireland.
Since 2012, the International Conference on Universal Design has served as a recognised platform for sharing research, innovative practice, and lived experience across disciplines.
UD26 will continue this tradition by creating a dynamic forum for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and networking among the global Universal Design community.
We look forward to welcoming you to Galway with a céad míle fáilte (one hundred thousand welcomes).
