FAQ & Key Dates

What is the official language of the conference?

English is the official language of the conference. All presentations should be presented only in English.

How do I submit an abstract for a conference?

You may submit an abstract for an individual presentation through our online submission system. Authors are limited to two submissions per conference.
Please see our Walkthrough Guide.

Login to My IAFOR or Create an account
Your email address will be used as your username and you will be asked to ​create a password. Please be aware that the information you enter when creating your account will be used for official Letters of Acceptance, Letters of Invitation, and Conference Programmes, so please ensure the correct spelling of names, affiliated institutions, and so forth.

Submit to a Conference
Submit your abstract (maximum 250 words), choosing from the available presentation formats.

Receive a Confirmation
After submission, you will receive an automatic confirmation that your abstract has been received.
If you realise that you have made an error after submission, such as a minor typo, please do not submit an updated submission. You will be notified of any actions you will need to take after we have screened your submission.

Initial Screening
The submission system will automatically pre-screen submissions to ensure they conform to accepted academic norms and submission guidelines.

Abstracts are automatically flagged by our system during this check for a number of reasons, including, but not limited to: incompleteness, abstract length, scope, level of English, and the detection of some potentially unoriginal text. Flagged submissions are given a secondary check by a staff member.

Review
Your submission will be double-blind peer reviewed by a minimum of two reviewers.

Final Review
Your submission will receive a final review by a member of the Conference Programme Committee.

Result Notification
A result notification will be sent to you generally within four weeks of submission.

Registration
Accepted submitters will be invited to register. In order to be included in the Conference Programme, accepted submitters are required to register by the registration deadline ( April 25, 2025). After you have completed the payment process, you will receive an immediate confirmation email to confirm that your order has been received. After your payment has been confirmed and processed by our Accounts Section, you will receive an official receipt via email (attached as a PDF).

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How many abstracts can I submit? How many times can I present?

You may submit a maximum of two abstracts to the conference. Presenter registration only covers one presentation. If you have a second accepted abstract an additional registration is required; this is available at a discounted rate (50% off). Please contact the IAFOR Administration Office for details.

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Can I present a paper that has already been, or will be, published?

Presenting material that has been accepted for publication in a journal or other publication, but which has not gone to print before the conference, is permitted, provided it has not already been presented elsewhere. Full details of where the material will be published should be provided on submission.

Presenting material that has been published in a journal or other publication is permitted, provided it has not already been presented elsewhere, and provided the author has obtained any necessary permissions. Full details of where the material has been published should be provided on submission.

Note: Presenters who are presenting papers that have already been, or will be, published elsewhere will not be able to have their papers published in the proceedings or any IAFOR journal.

Can I present a paper that has already been presented at another conference?

Presenting research that has already been presented elsewhere is not acceptable without substantive revision to the argument or evidence base. It is expected that any paper presented at an IAFOR conference is the original work of the presenter and is not a duplication of a previous presentation.

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Can I present a work-in-progress/ongoing research at an IAFOR Conference?

Submissions must be either completed research projects or works-in-progress that have generated preliminary findings. This criterion ensures that submitted material represents a significant contribution to the field, either through completed analysis or initial results that warrant further investigation.

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What is IAFOR’s ethical conduct policy?

IAFOR takes ethical conduct very seriously, and considers any form of plagiarism unacceptable. IAFOR follows guidelines from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in relation to conference submissions and publications. Papers that contain redundant publication (reusing one’s own writing verbatim or in a substantially similar form) or plagiarism (using another author’s writing without attribution) will be rejected without further review, and additional action will be taken as appropriate. To verify compliance, submissions are checked by Crossref Similarity Check and other originality or duplicate checking software.

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What is IAFOR’s policy on the use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies?

IAFOR follows Elsevier’s AI author policy for use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in writing. Authors are allowed to use generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process before submission, but only to improve the language and readability of their paper and with the appropriate disclosure. This does not apply to the use of basic tools for checking grammar, spelling, references etc.

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I am the first listed author on a submission, but I can’t come to the conference. Can one of my co-authors be the corresponding author?

The corresponding author doesn’t have to be the first author listed on the submission. The corresponding author carries the responsibility of submitting the abstract, uploading the final paper, attending the conference, and presenting the paper. Any author listed on the paper who accepts this responsibility can be the corresponding author.

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Can I co-present a paper?

Yes. However, co-presented papers are given the same 25-minute time slot (including time for Q&A) as papers presented by a single individual. Please note that each attending author must register for the conference individually.

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How can I check the status of my submission?

The status of your submission may be checked via the “My Submissions” tab.

• Processing: Your submission is being reviewed in-house to see if it conforms to accepted academic norms, and to screen out incomplete or time-wasting submissions.
• For Review: Your submission is being reviewed
• For Final: Your submission has been sent to the Conference Programme Committee for a final review
• On Hold: Your submission has been put on hold. This is usually because some information is missing.
• Rejected: Your submission has not been selected for the conference.
• Accepted: Your submission has been selected for the conference. A Letter of Acceptance is available for download on your account page.
• Withdrawn: Your submission has been withdrawn from the conference.
• Flagged: Your submission has been put on hold. This is usually because there is a problem with your submission.

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I’m not sure if I’ll be able to attend the conference. Should I submit an abstract anyway?

Please submit an abstract only if you plan to present at the conference.
If you think you may not have time to present (in-person or online) or may not be able to get funding, please consider submitting your abstract to a future IAFOR conference.
A lot of work goes into processing, reading, evaluating, and scheduling every presentation, so please be respectful of the time spent on this by the Conference Programme Committee and Review Committee, as well as by the IAFOR administrative office.

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If I can’t attend the conference, can someone else present my paper?

Yes – a listed co-author may present without you. If you and your co-authors are unable to attend the conference in person, please consider registering as Virtual Presenters. Please see our Terms and Conditions for our Cancellation and Substitution policy.

How do I submit a Panel Presentation?

Panel presentations are conceived and organised by individuals who recruit speakers to present in an interactive discussion on a specific topic. There are no titles associated with the panellists’ presentations. Proposals for panel discussions should include clear descriptions of the topics to be discussed. Presenters may submit a joint paper to the Conference Proceedings.

How to Submit
1. The panel organiser should submit a “Panel Presentation” to the submission system.
2. The panel must include an introduction to the thematic content of the panel and a brief outline of what will be presented within the panel.
3. If the abstract is accepted the participants will be invited to register for the conference. The Corresponding Author should send the Submission Number to the other members of the panel and ask them to register in a timely fashion. Upon payment of the registration fee of all participants, the panel will be scheduled in the conference program.
4. The panel organiser must ensure that all speakers are committed to participating in the panel before submitting an abstract.

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Symposium Presentations

Symposium presentations are conceived and organised by individuals who recruit speakers to present papers on a specific topic. Presenters should submit their own abstracts separately before a Symposium Presentation can be proposed. Presenters may submit separate papers to the Conference Proceedings. The organiser will require a Submission Number from each accepted presenter in order to propose a Symposium Presentation.

How to Submit
1. Each presenter should individually submit an abstract to the submission system under the “Oral Presentation” category. Each presentation will be double-blind peer-reviewed.
2. If all presentations are accepted, the symposium organiser should submit a “Symposium Proposal” through their account. The organiser will require a Submission Number from each accepted presenter.
3. Wait for a decision. The Symposium will be single-blind reviewed by the Conference Programme Committee.
4. If the Symposium Proposal is accepted, the presenters will be invited to register for the conference as part of a Symposium Presentation.
If the Symposium Proposal is rejected, the presenters will be invited to register for the conference as oral presenters and scheduled in regular sessions.

How are abstracts assessed?

After your abstract is submitted online it will undergo a double-blind peer review. For further details please read our review and grading guidelines.

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How will I know that I have been accepted as a presenter?

A Notification of Acceptance will be sent to you via email once your abstract has been accepted. Once received, a Letter of Acceptance can be downloaded via the “My Submissions” tab on the online submission system.

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Why was my abstract rejected?

There are a number of reasons why a submission may be rejected. Your submission may:

• be considered to contain unoriginal work;
• not be relevant to the conference in question;
• have language and comprehension difficulties;
• not be considered to meet the standards required for presentation.

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Are the abstracts of professors or senior academics given preference over those of graduate students and independent researchers?

No. All abstracts are examined on their own merits. IAFOR welcomes appropriate contributions from a variety of backgrounds and levels of scholarship.

Can I substitute a different abstract after it has been accepted?

No. Your abstract was assessed and accepted based on its individual merits, and may not be substituted for a different one following acceptance. If you would like to present another presentation, please submit a separate abstract.

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Can I change the title of my abstract after it is submitted?

Yes – for title changes, please contact the IAFOR Administration Office. Note that while your title may change, the content of your presentation must remain consistent with your accepted abstract.

Is it alright if I only submit an abstract to the conference and NOT a full paper to the Conference Proceedings?

Yes. Submission to the Conference Proceedings is optional.

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How do I submit my full paper for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings?

Please review the Conference Proceedings paper guidelines and then submit your paper through the online submission system. Only papers presented at an IAFOR conference will be included in the Conference Proceedings. Corresponding authors can submit final papers through the online submission system via the “My Submissions” tab.

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Does my paper need to be formatted before submission?

Yes – Final papers require formatting before final submission. Final papers are only accepted in Microsoft Word (DOC or DOCX) format.

Please read our guidelines, download our Final Paper Template, and read the Final Paper Submission page before preparing and submitting your paper.

Papers that do not follow the guidelines will be returned for revision.

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When are the Conference Proceedings published?

The Conference Proceedings are published online in a PDF format on the IAFOR Research Archive. Conference Proceedings are published with an ISSN and a DOI. The expected publication date for the PCE conference proceedings is August 22, 2025.

How are presentations scheduled?

The Conference Programme Committee are responsible for scheduling presentations. Time and room assignments are, to some extent, based on equipment needs, and efforts are made not to have too many panels or workshops on similar topics competing in a single time slot or bunched together on a single day. Due to the complexity of creating a Conference Programme as well as the large number of participants involved, it is not usually possible to accommodate requests for specific days or times.

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Can I request a day and time for my presentation?

Due to the complexity of putting the Conference Programme together as well as the large number of participants involved, it is not usually possible to accommodate requests for specific presentation days or times. We ask that you reserve requests for religious reasons or other exceptional and unavoidable circumstances.

To gain maximum benefit from the experience, we encourage participants to attend the entire conference. While requests for specific presentation days or times are not accepted other than under exceptional circumstances, you may request one blackout day – a day on which you will not be scheduled to present at the conference. To make a schedule request, please contact the IAFOR Administration Office before the Presenter registration deadline of April 25, 2025.

Scheduling requests will not be accepted after the registration deadline.

What are the presenter registration rates for PCE? Are there any discounts for registering early?

Please visit the Presenter Registration page for full details of presenter rates.

Registration deadlines are UTC + 2 (Europe/Paris).
Register early to take advantage of Early Bird or Advance Registration rates.

When is the deadline for registration?

In order to be included in the Conference Programme, an accepted presentation must have at least one registered author. If you do not register by the Registration Deadline, your presentation will be automatically excluded from the final Conference Programme.

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I have to cancel my place at the conference. Can a co-author attend in my place?

Please send us your request in writing, please include the contact details of the person who will be attending in your place. A substitution can then be made, and no extra charge or cancellation penalty is incurred.

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I have to cancel completely, and a co-author is unable to attend in my place.

Please contact the Administration Office in writing in order to cancel the place fully. Cancellation terms will apply, and the service charge will depend on the date of your cancellation. Refunds will not be given after April 11, 2025. Please read our Terms and Conditions.

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I have two accepted submissions. Can I present both?

Presenter registration only covers one presentation. If you have a second accepted abstract an additional registration is required; this is available at a 50% discounted rate. If you would like to register a second paper, please contact us to receive a discount code for use on the registration page.

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Can my co-authors attend the event with me?

Yes. However, they will have to register and pay as a presenter.

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If I am not attending the whole conference, can I just pay for the days that I am attending?

Pro-rated registration fees are not available. We encourage you to stay the entire length of the conference.

Do you offer audience registration rates for PCE? Are there any discounts for registering early?

Please visit the Conference Registration page for full details of audience rates¹.

Registration deadlines are UTC + 2 (Europe/Paris).
Register early to take advantage of Early Bird or Advance Registration rates.

What registration options are available?

Four registration types are available: Onsite Presenter, Onsite Audience, Online Presenter, and Online Audience.
See the registration page for full details.

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How can I check the status of my registration payment?

After you have completed the payment process you will receive an immediate confirmation email to confirm that your order has been received.

After your payment has been confirmed and processed by our Accounts Section you will receive an official receipt via email (attached as a PDF).

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I need an invoice

If you require an invoice:
– Go to the registration page
– Create a registration order and fill out the billing details
– If you require special information on the invoice, please write in the “Additional Information” box
– Select payment by Direct Bank Transfer
– Our Accounts Section will check your registration order and send you an invoice by email

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Does the registration fee cover my second accepted submission?

You may submit a maximum of two abstracts for the conference. If you wish to present both, both must be accepted, and you must register for both of them. You are eligible for a 50% discount on the registration rate of your second presentation. This discounted registration fee covers administrative costs associated with registration and submission of your final paper to the Conference Proceedings. If you would like to register a second presentation, please contact us to receive a discount code for use on the registration page.

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Can I get a refund?

If you need to cancel your registration for any reason, you must do so in writing by April 11, 2025, by contacting us. If you cancel your registration before this date you will receive a refund, subject to a 20% administration fee. Requests for refunds for optional extras purchased separately from registration (conference dinner and tours) are subject to a 20% administration fee. Refunds will not be given after April 11, 2025. Please read our Terms and Conditions.

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My credit card was declined

All credit card payments are handled directly by either PayPal or Stripe.

If your bank or card issuer declined a payment, it might be due to one of the following reasons:
– you do not have enough funds in your account
– your card information (expiration date or CVC) is incorrect
– your bank or card issuer has restricted payments across borders
– your billing address doesn’t match the credit card’s registered billing address

For privacy and security, banks and card issuers can only discuss the specifics of a declined payment with their cardholders.

If you tried to pay via PayPal, you can contact PayPal directly.

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How do I change PayPal’s language settings?

The language displayed on the PayPal site depends on your browser settings. If your browser language has not been set you will see the default language, which is Japanese. If you experience further problems please contact us. Our administrative team will then send you a PayPal request for the registration fee and attempt to set the language on the PayPal invoice to English.

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How do I receive a receipt?

After your payment has been confirmed and processed by our Accounts Section you will receive an official receipt via email (attached as a PDF).
If you registered without an account (guest checkout) and require an updated receipt, please contact us.

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Can I update my billing address?

If you have a submission account or you are an IAFOR Member, you can update your billing address.
Go to My IAFOR > My Account > Addresses > Edit Billing Address

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Can I update my account information?

If you have a submission account or you are an IAFOR Member, you can update your account information.
This includes your name, email address, password, position, education, and biography.
Go to My IAFOR > My Account > Change My Details

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Will I get a receipt when I arrive at the conference?

A PDF receipt is sent by email at the time of registration. If you require any further receipt documents, please contact us before or after the conference.

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Can I pay at the venue?

Presenters must register by the registration deadline (April 25, 2025) in order to be scheduled to present.
We ask audience members to pay registration fees at least seven days before the start of the conference. This allows conference organisers to prepare materials in advance. However, audience members can register upon arrival at the conference.

Do you offer travel grants and scholarships?

IAFOR is dedicated to helping young scholars achieve their research and academic goals, while also encouraging them to apply the principles of interdisciplinary study to their work. For more information please see the Grants & Scholarships page.

I’ve applied for a conference scholarship. When do I get the results?

Results of the first round of scholarship selection can be found at the bottom of your submission page.
These are published at the same time as your abstract review result.
The status of your submission may be checked via the “My Submissions” tab.

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Can I get a discount on registration?

We currently offer Early Bird and Advance Registration rates for presenters and audience members.

We also offer discounts for Members, Returnees & IAFOR Global Partners:

IAFOR is pleased to offer an exclusive discount on conference registration to its members. Membership is open to all those with a strong professional interest in education (scholars, professionals, policymakers, researchers, or graduate students), and who share a commitment to the values of IAFOR, as expressed in our mission. By becoming a member, you will become a stakeholder in the IAFOR mission of facilitating international exchange, encouraging intercultural awareness, and promoting interdisciplinary discussion in the hope and expectation of generating and sharing new knowledge. Join us now in this growing global organisation, and help make a difference today.

IAFOR is pleased to offer a 10% discount on conference registration to current graduate students and staff members of IAFOR Global Partners, whose support contributes to making IAFOR conferences a truly rewarding experience.

IAFOR offers a 10% discount to non-member participants who have attended an IAFOR conference in the past.

How long are the presentation sessions?

Oral presentations are normally scheduled as part of a session of three to four presentations lasting 75 to 100 minutes in total.

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How long can my presentation be?

The time in the sessions is to be divided equally between presentations. You have a 25-minute slot allocated in which to present, but your presentation itself should be no longer than 20 minutes. We would suggest aiming for around 15-18 minutes.

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What are the responsibilities of the Session Chair?

The Session Chair has several primary functions:

• Introducing the session and the individual presenters, which may include affiliations, country and main research interests (speaker bios can be found on the Programme page)
• Ensuring that presenters present within their scheduled time slot and stick to their time limit
• Facilitating questions and discussion after all presentations have been delivered

If you have been assigned as a Session Chair by the Programme Committee, please take a look at our Session Chair Guidelines for details of what is required. Materials to assist with session chair duties will be provided in all session rooms at the conference.
All session chairs will receive a certificate and be credited in the Conference Programme & Abstract Book.
– Guidelines for Onsite Session Chairs

How long can my presentation be?

Poster presentations are held in 60-minute sessions in an open forum format involving multiple presenters.

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I am a Poster Presenter. What size should my poster be?

The poster display boards are usually 900mm wide x 1800mm high. The poster should be printed on thin, lightweight paper or cloth, in a portrait layout. Adhesive tapes, pins, or Blu Tack will be made available at the conference to all poster presenters.

Presenters are responsible for personally transporting their posters to the venue or mailing their posters to themselves at the hotel where they will be staying. We cannot print your poster for you, so please prepare your poster before the conference.

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What makes a good poster presentation?

Here are two excellent tutorials to help you prepare for your poster presentation:

• What makes a great research poster? [Good and Bad Examples]
• Giving an Effective Poster Presentation

What is a Virtual Presentation?

Two formats are available: Virtual (Pre-recorded) Presentation and Virtual Poster Presentation. Virtual (Pre-recorded) Presenters are required to create a video of their presentation. Virtual Poster Presenters are required to create a PDF poster and a short video of their presentation. Virtual presentations are uploaded to the Conference website and IAFOR Research Archive – where they remain online indefinitely.

Virtual presentations afford authors the opportunity to present their research to IAFOR’s far-reaching and international online audience, without time restrictions, distractions or the need to travel. This is a valuable and impactful way of presenting in its own right, but also an alternative means for those delegates who may be unable to travel to the conference due to financial or political restrictions. The same publishing opportunities apply to virtual presenters, with final papers being included in Conference Proceedings. See here for further details.

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What are the advantages?

• No need to travel, which can benefit delegates who may not be able to attend the conference for either financial or political reasons
• The opportunity to present research to a large, far-reaching international audience
• Benefit from the same publishing opportunities as presenters attending the conference in person, with final papers included in the Conference Proceedings.

What is a Symposium Presentation?

Symposium Presentations are conceived and organised by individuals who recruit speakers to present or participate in panel discussions on a specific topic. A Symposium lasts for 75 minutes and includes:

• An introduction
• 3 or 4 oral presentations based on submitted abstracts
• Discussion

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What are the responsibilities of the Symposium Chair?

• Introducing the session and the individual presenters, which may include affiliations, country, or main research interests;
• Ensuring that symposium presenters adhere to their time limit;
• Facilitating questions and discussion after all presentations have been delivered;
• Clearing the room promptly to make way for the next session;
• Informing symposium panellists whether their panel has been accepted or rejected.

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Can I serve as chair on more than one symposium presentation?

No. Please give others the opportunity to chair by proposing only a single panel or workshop in which you act as chair.

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How many individuals from a single institution can be part of a symposium?

When proposing a symposium, you are asked to include no more than two individuals from any single institution.

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Are symposiums that are sponsored by caucuses or interest groups given special consideration?

All abstracts are judged on their individual merits.

What is a Workshop Presentation?

A workshop is a brief, intensive course lasting 50 minutes, which is led by an experienced researcher or practitioner, usually with a PhD-level qualification. It facilitates group interaction and the exchange of information between a smaller number of participants than is usual at a plenary session.

Often a workshop involves problem-solving, skills training, or the dissemination of new content or disciplinary approaches. Conference workshops are typically more instructional and interactive than oral presentations and involve participants working with the workshop leader on a particular topical issue.

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How many presenters can a Workshop Presentation include?

Workshops should have a maximum of five presenters.

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How long are Workshop Presentations?

Workshops, which are brief, intensive courses, last 50 minutes.

What equipment is available in presentation rooms?

All presentation rooms are equipped with:

• MacBook computer
• Digital display screen or LCD projector and white screen
• Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable
• Standard HDMI cable
• HDMI female to female coupler adapter
• USB hub (USB-A)
• Wireless USB clicker
• USB flash drive (thumb drive/pen drive)

The MacBooks are installed with PowerPoint for Mac (Microsoft 365 version).

Your presentation file

We recommend that you bring your presentation with you on a USB flash drive (thumb drive/pen drive). As a precaution, we suggest that you send yourself the presentation by email. MacBooks do not have a CD drive.

Playing video

You can play videos from PowerPoint as long as the full video file is included in the same folder as the PowerPoint file. The Mac can play videos in MP4, AVI and MOV formats. However, Mac cannot play Windows format (WMV).

Bringing your own laptop

You are welcome to bring your own laptop computer and use it for your presentation. If you require a special cable or mains plug adapter, please bring your own.

Internet

Wireless internet will be available throughout the venue and computers will be available for internet use in the base room. However, please do not rely on the wireless internet for your presentation.

Where can I find the Zoom link to access my session?

The Zoom information for each live-stream room can be found here. The password to access the page will be provided in the Important Information email which will be sent out about 1 week before the conference.

Before joining a Zoom online session on your computer or mobile device, download the Zoom app. Otherwise, you will be prompted to download and install Zoom when you click a join link.

Live-Stream Participation Rules
– Join the live-stream zoom room using the name you registered for the conference. People whose names are not found in the attendee list will not be allowed to enter the meeting.
– The IAFOR moderator will be responsible for monitoring the session.
– Your video and the microphone will be automatically turned off.
– The meeting will be recorded automatically.

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Can I switch between different live-stream zoom rooms and sessions?

Yes, you can leave a room and join a different room at any time.

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I am a presenter. When should I join my session?

Please join your session about 15 minutes before the starting time to allow enough time to coordinate with the IAFOR moderator and to ensure a smooth start to the session.

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How long can my presentation be?

Each presentation is given a 25-minute slot. We would suggest aiming for around 15-18 minutes for your presentation to leave ample time for questions at the end.

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What are the responsibilities of the Session Chair?

Session Chairs are asked to introduce themselves and other speakers (briefly), ensure that the session begins and ends on time and that the time is divided fairly between the presentations. Each presenter should have no more than 25 minutes in which to present his or her paper and respond to any questions. The Session Chair is asked to assume this timekeeping role, letting presenters know when they have five minutes remaining and when they must stop.

All session chairs will receive a certificate following the conference via email and will be credited in the Conference Programme & Abstract Book.
Please take a look at our Session Chair Guidelines for details of what is required.
– Online Session Chair Guidelines

Where can I find the conference photos?

The conference photos will be available for download about two weeks after the conference here

What refreshments are available at the conference?

Complimentary coffee, tea, water, and light snacks will be available during the scheduled coffee breaks. Please note that lunch is not provided.
Please look at our lunch map for suggestions on where you can eat near the venue.

What is a Letter of Invitation?

A Letter of Invitation is an official document which confirms a registration payment and extends an official invitation to the paid registrant to attend and participate in the upcoming conference. It provides you with an official reason to come to The 4th Paris Conference on Education. The Letter of Invitation may be required by your university for administrative purposes and may be required for a visa application to enter France.

For further information see our Letters of Invitation page.

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Will IAFOR issue a Letter of Invitation to me?

Provided that you have paid your registration fee as an accepted presenter, and correctly completed and submitted the Letter of Invitation form to IAFOR, IAFOR will issue you with a Letter of Invitation. Unfortunately, IAFOR is unable to provide Letters of Invitation to audience members.

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What is a Letter of Guarantee?

A Letter of Guarantee is a letter in which an individual or body agrees to be legally and financially responsible for you during your stay in France. IAFOR cannot provide Letters of Guarantee.

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Who will issue me a Letter of Guarantee?

You may know an individual or institution in France willing to act as a guarantor, or, if you have no connection with the country, immigration authorities may find that it is acceptable to have your university act as the guarantor. IAFOR cannot provide Letters of Guarantee.

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How will I know which documents the Embassy will require?

If you are from a country that does not have a visa agreement with France, then it is likely that you will need a Letter of Invitation and/or a Letter of Guarantee. Please consult your local embassy/consulate of France for details, as requirements are often country-specific.

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The Embassy/Consulate has denied my visa request. Can you intervene?

No. IAFOR will not intervene under any circumstances. For further information, please see the Visas & Letters of Invitation page.

Are accommodation and travel included in the registration fee?

No, accommodation and travel are not included in the registration fee. Please see the accommodation page for hotel options near the conference venue.

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How do I get to the conference venue?

Please view the Venue page for access information.

Will I receive certification?

Certificates of Presentation will be made available for download within two weeks of the Conference’s conclusion. Corresponding authors will be notified by email after Certificates of Presentation become available. Only authors that have presented at the conference will receive a Certificate of Presentation. Corresponding authors are expected to download Certificates of Presentation for all presenters by logging in to your “submission page” tab.

Session Chair certification, Certificates of Participation for non-presenters, as well as reviewer certification for Review Committee members and Senior Reviewers, will be sent out by email in a PDF format within two weeks of the Conference’s conclusion. Please check your SPAM folder if it has been two weeks and you still have not received the email.

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What conference content is shown online?

Live-Stream (via Zoom)
Onsite Keynote and Featured Presentations as well as Online Parallel Sessions are shown online via Zoom. Onsite parallel presentations are not shown online or recorded.

All streamed presentation times are UTC + 2 (Europe/Paris).
Use the Time Converter tool to show times in your timezone.

For more information about room assignments for presentations, please check the conference Programme page.

Conference Catch-up
All live-streamed Keynote Presentations and live-streamed parallel sessions will be recorded and uploaded to the Conference Catch-up page (video-on-demand) via Vimeo. The catch-up page will be available to all registered delegates for one month after the Conference’s conclusion.

Pre-Recorded Virtual Presentations & Virtual Poster Presentations
A full list of pre-recorded virtual video presentations and virtual poster presentations will be on the conference website during and after the conference. We encourage you to watch these presentations and provide feedback through the video comments.

What is IAFOR?

The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) was founded in Nagoya, Japan, in 2009 as a research organisation, conference organiser and publisher dedicated to encouraging interdisciplinary discussion, facilitating intercultural awareness and promoting international exchange, principally through educational interaction and academic research. By creating opportunities for dialogue between academics and thought leaders, IAFOR has become a pioneer in providing the research avenues and visionary development solutions that are necessary in our rapidly emerging globalised world. Read more about IAFOR.

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Do you have a Conference Brochure and Poster that I can share?

We’ve prepared graphics in different sizes for you to share on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and other social media channels. We also encourage you to share and/or print the conference poster and brochure to promote the conference to your colleagues and professional network.

Social Media graphics as well as a conference poster and brochure can be found here.

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Who attends an IAFOR conference?

IAFOR conferences are a fantastic opportunity to hear the latest research, network, publish your work, and engage in new ideas in an international and interdisciplinary environment. IAFOR’s events are attended by a wide range of people, including academics, researchers, professionals, education advisors, business leaders, graduate students, and government and public sector representatives.

The majority of conference attendees are higher education faculty, with around 60% holding an academic post. At 25% of the total registered delegates, postgraduate and doctoral students make up the next largest group of attendees. The remaining attendees come from government departments, the business sector, and the field of primary & secondary education.

Since our first conference in 2009, more than 50,000 academics and professionals have attended our interdisciplinary events. Our conferences attract attendees representing 129 countries – truly international events. This diversity serves as a wonderful comparative and contrastive resource.

Become a Member

Membership is open to all those with a strong professional interest in education (scholars, professionals, policymakers, researchers, or graduate students), and who share a commitment to the values of IAFOR, as expressed in our mission. By becoming a member, you will become a stakeholder in the IAFOR mission of facilitating international exchange, encouraging intercultural awareness, and promoting interdisciplinary discussion in the hope and expectation of generating and sharing new knowledge. Join us now in this growing global organisation, and help make a difference today. IAFOR is pleased to offer an exclusive discount on any conference registration to its members. Further information

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Membership Discount

If you are an IAFOR Member, you can receive an automatic discount on conference registration. The discount is automatically added at checkout on any conference registration page. Please note that after submitting your membership dues, membership will take 2-3 days to reflect on your account so please ensure that you wait until you receive a confirmation email along with your membership certificate before you proceed to registration.

1) Go to the conference registration page.
2) Login to your account.
3) The discount is automatically added at checkout on any conference registration page.

How do I volunteer as a member of the Conference Review Committee?

IAFOR’s peer review process, which involves both reciprocal review and the use of Review Committees, is overseen by the Conference Programme Committee under the guidance of the International Academic Board (IAB). Review Committee members are established academics who hold PhDs or other terminal degrees in their fields and who have previous peer review experience.

If you would like to apply to serve on the PCE Review Committee, please visit our application page

How do I volunteer as a member of the Conference Programme Committee?

Conference Programme Committees (CPC) are formed as generative bodies, reflecting upon the academic themes identified by the International Academic Board (IAB) and generating the academic programme for the conference(s) they are assigned to, by applying the IAFOR Themes to a given location.

To apply to join the PCE Conference Programme Committee, please visit our application page.

I am an undergraduate student. Can I attend PCE?

No. Audience and Presenter registration for PCE is only available to those who have graduated from a recognised bachelor’s degree programme.
Instead, undergraduate students should consider attending The IAFOR Undergraduate Research Symposium (IURS).

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I am an undergraduate student and would like to present at PCE. Can I submit an abstract?

PCE does not accept presentation abstracts from undergraduate students. If you are an undergraduate considering attending an academic conference, please visit the IURS website for more details on the IAFOR Undergraduate Research Symposium.

IAFOR publishes several editorially independent, open-access journals across a variety of disciplines. They conform to the highest academic standards of international peer review and are published in accordance with IAFOR’s commitment to make all of our published materials available online.

How are papers submitted?

Submissions should be original, previously unpublished papers which are not under consideration for publication in any other journal. All articles are submitted through the submission portal on the journal website and must conform to the journal submission guidelines.

How does IAFOR ensure academic integrity?

Once appointed by IAFOR’s Publications Committee, the Journal Editor is free to appoint his or her own editorial team and advisory members, who help to rework and revise papers as appropriate, according to internationally accepted standards. All papers published in the journal have been subjected to the rigorous and accepted processes of academic peer review. Neither editors nor members of the editorial team are remunerated for their work.

Where are the journals indexed?

IAFOR Journals are indexed in Web of Science, Scopus, DOAJ, ERIC, MIAR, TROVE, CiteFactor and EBSCO, SHERPA/ROMEO and Google Scholar. DOIs are assigned to each published issue and article via Crossref. Please note that indexing varies from journal to journal.

What’s the reach?

Each of our journal issues is viewed thousands of times a month and the articles are frequently cited by researchers worldwide, largely due to our dedicated marketing efforts. Each issue is promoted across our social media platforms and to our tailored email marketing lists. On average, each journal publishes biannually.

What’s the cost?

IAFOR Journals are Open Access publications, available online completely free of charge and without delay or embargo. Authors are not required to pay charges of any sort towards the publication of IAFOR Journals and neither editors nor members of the editorial boards are remunerated for their work.

How are IAFOR Journals related to IAFOR Conferences and Conference Proceedings?

IAFOR Journals reflect the interdisciplinary and international nature of our conferences and are organised thematically. A presenter can choose to publish either in Conference Proceedings or submit their manuscript to the corresponding IAFOR Journal for review.

Current IAFOR Journal titles include:
IAFOR Journal of Cultural Studies (Scopus Indexed)
IAFOR Journal of Education (Scopus & Web of Science Indexed)
IAFOR Journal of Literature & Librarianship (Scopus Indexed)

If you would like more information about any of IAFOR’s publications, please visit iafor.org/journals