Call for papers

Call for Abstracts

Abstracts should engage directly with PIAAC—such as through the use of PIAAC data—or address broader thematic areas encompassed by the survey, including adult skills, adult learning, and labour market dynamics. Submissions are not required to focus on the Nordic-Baltic region; studies situated in other contexts are equally welcome.

Submissions will be evaluated based on their relevance to PIAAC and the conference audience, as well as their scientific quality. In addition, the diversity of topics across submissions will be considered to ensure a well-balanced programme.

Call for abstracts opens in January 2026!

The deadline for abstracts is 30 April 2026 at 23:59 (UTC+2). Please note that only abstracts submitted using this online system will be accepted. Upon a successful submission, a confirmation email will automatically be emailed to you.

Guidelines for Abstract Submission

Abstract Submission Open: January 2026 - 30 April 2026 at 23:59 (UTC+2). 

In order to get the abstract published into the programme, the participant is required to register and participate in the on-site conference.

Abstract guidelines:

Abstracts must be written in English. The abstracts are restricted to 3000 characters, including spaces. It may not contain any tables or figures and is restricted to ASCII-characters only. In the submission form, the title and information about presenting author and co-author(s) are requested. References aren’t necessary. The title should be brief (˂15 words).

Abstracts should engage directly with PIAAC—such as through the use of PIAAC data—or address broader thematic areas encompassed by the survey, including adult skills, adult learning, and labour market dynamics. Submissions are not required to focus on the Nordic-Baltic region; studies situated in other contexts are equally welcome.

Submissions will be evaluated based on their relevance to PIAAC and the conference audience, as well as their scientific quality. In addition, the diversity of topics across submissions will be considered to ensure a well-balanced programme.

When submitting your proposal/s, you will be asked to indicate the preferred category of your abstract from one of the following themes: 

  • Longitudinal studies that combine PIAAC and registry data
  • Studies that combine PIAAC and PISA data
  • Other

 

The abstract for an oral or poster presentation should include (without subheadings) the following:

  • Aim of the study, case, or project
  • Background/theoretical framework
  • Description of the methods
  • Results/preliminary findings
  • Discussion/conclusion

Registration of all the presenting authors must be made by XX June 2026 at the latest to guarantee the inclusion of the abstract in the conference programme. Later registrations may lead to the exclusion of the abstract. The receipt of your abstract submission will be confirmed by email.

Terms and conditions

In submitting an abstract, all presenters agree to the following terms and conditions: 

- I confirm that each author/presenter listed agrees with the content of this abstract and has given permission to be listed as an author/presenter.

- I have checked the accuracy of the information and referencing within this abstract. 

- I understand that should my abstract be accepted for presentation, I am required to complete conference registration. I understand that my abstract will not be published until my registration and full payment have been received.

- I hereby provide permission for the Organising Committee of the conference to publish my abstract in the conference.

- I understand that, if accepted, my abstract will be published as submitted and that no editing to grammar or spelling will be undertaken by the Organising Committee.