Submission
SUBMISSIONS OF ABSTRACTS FOR 2026 GELYDA (Seoul, South Korea)
Submissions are invited that address theoretical, empirical, comparative, and practice-oriented perspectives on extended education, youth development, wellbeing, and civic and community engagement.
LANGUAGES
All papers and presentations should be submitted in English.
WRITING THE ABSTRACT
The abstract should include the following elements:
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Maximum 250 words
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Please describe the aim of the project, theoretical framework, the research questions, methodology, the main findings, and the conclusion.
KEY DATES
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Abstract submission deadline: March 31, 2026
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Notification of acceptance: April 3, 2026
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Presentation Materials Submission: June 12, 2026
Submission Type
1. Presentation of Individual Papers
A paper abstract should provide a concise summary of the research objectives, theoretical framework, methodology, key findings (or expected findings), and conclusions. It should clearly indicate the contribution of the study to the field of extended education and youth development. We also welcome submissions that highlight policy perspectives, practical experiences, or innovative programs related to extended education and youth development.
Each session will be 90-minutes and will include 3 presenters, with 20 minutes allocated per presentation, followed by a 30-minute Q&A discussion
2. Organized Symposia
An organized symposium is a 90-minute session coordinated by an organizer around a shared theme. It brings together multiple presenters to foster in-depth discussion, knowledge exchange, and critical dialogue related to the conference theme.
Organized symposia may include theoretical, empirical, or practice-oriented contributions and should allow sufficient time for discussion and audience engagement.
A symposium can include up to five participants, in addition to the chair. Participants include all presenters and any discussants.
Organized symposia are particularly welcome from:
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National or regional organizations related to extended education
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Practitioner groups (e.g., youth work, community education, afterschool program leadership)
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Country or regional sessions showcasing policies, practices, or practices from specific contexts
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Important submission information:
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Each abstract must be submitted individually through the submission system
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Please clearly indicate the symposium title for each abstract
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Symposium proposals are submitted by an organizer, who may or may not serve as chair, presenter, or discussant
Presentation Format
Hybrid Presentation
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The conference will primarily be held onsite, but a hybrid option is available for those unable to travel
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Hybrid presentations will take place on June 24 and June 25 (with more sessions available on June 25)
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Online presenters will join onsite sessions live via Zoom
Participation
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All sessions are conducted live and interactively (no pre-recorded presentations)
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Participants may present, join Q&A sessions, and attend keynote sessions, parallel sessions/symposia, as well as the opening and closing sessions.
Access & Fee
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Zoom access details will be shared with hybrid participants and included in the conference proceedings
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The hybrid registration fee is USD 50 and applies to all participants
Full Paper Submission
Full paper submission is not required at this stage. Only abstract submission is required for the conference.
After the conference, a special issue announcement will be published in the International Journal for Research on Extended Education (IJREE). Authors will be invited to submit their full papers to the journal at that time.