SUBMISSION TYPES
 

Types of Submission​

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Papers (20 minutes presentation with 10 minutes discussion)

Papers at ICDS are divided into spoken research papers and spoken practice papers: 

(i) Spoken research papers. These entail the presentation of research, explaining aims, methodologies, findings, and conclusions as appropriate in the respective fields. 

(ii) Spoken practice papers. Practice papers are a way to share practical work that has been methodically studied and documented. This may include new pedagogical approaches, case studies of interest to the global community, and documentation of field work.  ​

 

Workshop (60 minutes, including discussion) — In-person only

Workshops are practical sessions involving delegate participation that focus on the conference theme. For workshop proposals, please provide information on the Background, Aims, Interactive Participation, Implications and the Specific Value and Meaning. 

 

Symposium (90 minutes, including 15 minutes for questions/discussion) — In-person only

A symposium is a shared platform for 3–6 delegates to present a specific research topic in depth and to discuss each other’s work in a public forum. When submitting the proposal, please provide the list of presenters and indicate who will chair the symposium. Also, provide background information on the topic to be discussed and a brief outline of what each presenter will contribute to the discussion. There is flexibility in the way presenters decide to format their symposium (e.g., to have questions after each contribution or only at the end). 

 

Roundtable (90 minutes, including discussion) — In-person only 

In contrast to the symposium, a roundtable is a semi-planned conversation amongst a group of presenters who invite other delegates from the conference to contribute to discussing an important topic. It does not need to present research findings. Roundtable organizers lead a public discussion to arrive at shared understandings, new insights, and/or proposals for action. For these proposals, please indicate who will organize the roundtable discussion (there may be more than one organizer), who will chair it on the day, information about the topics to be discussed, and objectives or anticipated outcomes of the discussion. 

 

Performance (timing variable) — In-person only 

Please note that all performances will be live and in person. The committee may request that the timing of accepted performances be adjusted to suit the conference timetable. Therefore, timing needs to be indicated when submitting.

Note: We prefer performances between 3 and 10 minutes long.

 

Poster — In-person only 

Poster presentations offer a dynamic platform to showcase your research visually. We are looking for a concise and engaging format that allows for in-depth discussions with attendees. This interactive format encourages knowledge exchange and networking opportunities. Posters will be on display throughout the conference.

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Paper & Workshop (90 minutes, including discussion) — In-person only 

This format combines a spoken presentation (on research or practice) with a workshop. Due to the extended length we have very limited slots for these and the proposal must justify inclusion of both paper and workshop. 

 

Submission Procedure

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Submission form information can be found on our main submission page.