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Overview

iLRN2026, the 12th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network, will be held in Athens, Greece and online from June 27-30, 2026. The conference theme is "From Plato’s Cave to Open Immersive Societies: Transforming Learning and Knowledge." It's a gathering for immersive learning professionals focusing on learning innovation, ethics, AI, teaching strategies, and more.

Call for papers

iLRN2026: Call for Papers

The 12th Annual International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN2026) will be an innovative and interactive gathering, both online and face-to-face, for the global association of immersive learning professionals.

Conference Theme

From Plato’s Cave to Open Immersive Societies: Transforming Learning and Knowledge

Conference Dates

  • June 27 - 30, 2026 - Athens, Greece - National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
  • June 28 - 30, 2026 - Online & In Virtual Reality

Conference Focus

Join the network of researchers and practitioners collaborating to develop the scientific, technical, and applied potential of immersive learning. The iLRN Conference series is the premier scholarly event focusing on the following topics:

  • Learning Innovation
  • Ethics and Privacy
  • Generative AI & Machine Learning
  • Teaching & Learning Strategies
  • Inclusive Design
  • Ubiquitous Learning
  • Educational Equity
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Museums & Libraries and Heritage Education
  • Digital Inclusion
  • Climate Change
  • Social Impact of Immersive Gaming
  • Educational Technology
  • Pedagogy
  • Computer Science
  • Serious Games
  • 3D Collaboration
  • Digital Twins
  • Embodied Pedagogical Agents
  • Medical & Healthcare Education
  • Workforce & Industry
  • Language Learning
  • K-12 STEM
  • Informal Learning
  • Community & Civic Engagement
  • Special Education
  • Geosciences
  • Data Visualization and Analytics
  • Assessment & Evaluation

Hosted by

  • School of Education, Department of Pedagogy and Primary Education
  • The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA)
  • In collaboration with: The Hellenic Association of ICT in Education

iLRN2026 Sponsors

Important Dates

Conference Dates

Conference Date

June 27, 2026June 30, 2026

Submission

(Academic submissions) Submission Deadline

October 1, 2025

(iLEAD submissions) Submission Deadline

January 12, 2026

Notification

(Academic submissions) Notification of Acceptance

December 15, 2025

(iLEAD submissions) Notification of Acceptance

February 8, 2026

Camera-Ready

(Academic submissions) Camera-Ready Submissions

February 1, 2026

(iLEAD submissions) Camera-Ready Submissions

March 1, 2026

Registration

(Academic submissions) Academic Author Registration Deadline

February 15, 2026

(iLEAD submissions) Early Bird Registration Deadline

March 15, 2026

Source Rank

Source: CORE2023

Rank: C

Field of Research: Applied computing, Human-centred computing

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