Call for papers

Call for Abstracts - IS NOW OPEN

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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.

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

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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).

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.

Submit Your Abstract HERE

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https://registration.contio.fi/jyu/Registration/Login?id=5086-KONG_KTL-4624

Guidelines for the Presentations

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Oral Presentation

In oral presentations, speakers will present their recent research, followed by a discussion with the audience. When preparing their presentations, presenters are encouraged to consider the diversity of the conference audience, which includes not only researchers but also policymakers and practitioners. Accordingly, presenters may wish to devote adequate time to outlining new findings and discussing their potential implications for policymaking and practice.

Each session will consist of four oral presentations. Each presentation is limited to 15 minutes, followed by a 5‑minute discussion with the audience. After all presentations, a 10‑minute concluding discussion will take place. The organizers will appoint a non-presenting chair for each session to facilitate discussion and keep the session on schedule.

Each room used for oral presentations will be equipped with a computer, digital projector, and internet access. Conference assistants will be available in the session rooms, alongside the session chair, to help with uploading presentations onto the computer.

Please arrive at the session room at least 10 minutes before the start of the session and have your presentation saved on a flash drive. Alternatively, you may send your presentation to the organizers in advance via email (piaac-conference@jyu.fi), no later than the previous evening.

Poster Presentation

The posters will be thematically grouped by the organizing committee. We kindly ask the authors to be present in the poster session slot and to prepare a 5-minute presentation of their poster.

Posters should be printed in A0 or A1 format. As the poster boards are vertical (portrait), posters must also follow this orientation. Posters should include the key elements of the study, including the title, authors’ names, and institutional affiliations. Work in progress may be presented in cases where data are not yet available. Otherwise, there is flexibility in content and structure; no specific guidelines or templates apply.

Please be aware that your poster will be viewed from a distance. All text should therefore be large enough to be read from approximately 1.5 m away. Presenters are encouraged to prepare A4 handouts and may also include a QR code directing viewers to an online version of the poster. Poster boards and materials for attaching posters will be provided. Please hang your poster after completing your registration in the Ruusupuisto lobby so that it is accessible to participants throughout the conference.

Terms and conditions

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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.