EOE 2026 Conference - Outdoor Education in the Context of European Integration
Connecting and Sharing - Outdoor Education as a Tool for Social and Cultural Integration
5–8 October 2026
CŠOD Bohinj, Ribčev Laz 63, 4265 Bohinjsko Jezero, Slovenia
[APPLICATION FORM]
Contact: EOE2026@csod.si
Conference Overview
In the context of European integration, outdoor education is not only a pedagogical approach but also a social and cultural connector. This conference brings together educators, youth workers, researchers, and policymakers to explore the transformative power of outdoor education in building a more united and cohesive Europe.
Conference Objectives
The theme Connecting and Sharing reflects the event’s aim to foster:
- Cross-border and intercultural dialogue between academics and practitioners
- Exchange of practices in natural environments, organizational models, and policy contexts, collaboration with local communities and teacher education
- Promotion of physical and social mobility
- Identification of common European values and shared educational practices
Who Should Attend?
- Primary and secondary school teachers
- Outdoor education professionals
- University faculty and researchers
- Non-formal educators and youth workers
- Education policymakers
Main Themes
The program will be organized around five key strands:
- Practices in Natural Spaces
- Organizational Approaches to Outdoor Education
- Preparing Teachers for Outdoor Teaching
- Policy Support & Local Community Collaboration
- Physical and Social Mobility Through Outdoor Learning
Call for Papers and Workshops
We invite contributions that align with the conference themes.
Presentation Formats:
- Oral Presentation, 20-minute talk + 10-minute Q&A
- Outdoor Practitioner Workshop, 90-minute active session
- Poster Presentation, A1 size with 3–5 min oral summary
Submission Deadline: 30 March 2026
Submit your abstract (300–400 words) via the [APPLICATION FORM].
Accepted abstracts will be peer-reviewed and published in the Book of Abstracts.
Deadlines
15 November 2025 Call for paper & opening of submission platform
30 March 2026 Final submission deadline
30 June 2026 Notification of review results
31 August 2026 End of registration
The official working language of the conference is English.
Fees and Registration
- Full Conference Fee: 150 €
- One-Day Participation: 50 €
Register here: [APPLICATION FORM]
The fee includes program access, materials, and organizational costs.
To ensure that a wide range of organizations and practices can be represented, your application to the conference will be reviewed and confirmed later in the registration process.
Accommodation
Accommodation is available at CŠOD Bohinj in shared 3- or 4-bed rooms. Participants pay only the cost of overnight stay (around 40 € per night). Limited availability at CŠOD Bohinj.
There will be free of charge meals for all registered participants during the conference, including those not accommodated in CŠOD Bohinj.
Nearby Alternatives:
- Hotel Jezero
- Hotel Kristal
- Hotel Bohinj
- Bohinj ECO Hotel
- Hotel center Bohinjsko Jezero
- Hotel Gasperin
Travel and Shuttle Information
Arrival:
Fly to Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU).
From there, travel by shuttle or bus to Ljubljana and then continue by bus to Bohinj Jezero or Pod Voglom.
By Train:
Disembark at Lesce-Bled railway station, then continue by bus to Bohinj.
Free Conference Shuttle Service:
Monday, 5 October 2026
- 11:00 – Ljubljana (Bus Station)
- 12:00 – Brnik (Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport)
- 12:30 – Lesce (Lesce-Bled Train Station)
- 13:15 – Bohinjska Bistrica train station
- 13:30 – CŠOD Bohinj
Thursday, 8 October 2026
- 14:00 – Departure from CŠOD Bohinj
- 14:15 – Bohinjska Bistrica train station
- 14:45 – Lesce (Lesce-Bled Train Station)
- 15:15 – Brnik (Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport)
- 16:15 – Ljubljana
About CŠOD
CŠOD is Slovenia’s national institution for outdoor education under the Ministry of Education.
It manages 25 residential centres and numerous programs designed for all levels of formal education.
Its mission is to promote outdoor experiential learning that supports national curricula and lifelong education.
About the EOE Network
The European Institute for Outdoor Adventure Education and Experiential Learning (EOE) is a non-governmental network founded in 1996. It connects educators, youth workers, researchers, and institutions across Europe.
Its mission includes:
- Facilitating a European network for outdoor and experiential education
- Promoting research, quality standards, and best practices
- Supporting youth and educational projects across Europe
- Hosting regular European conferences
For questions or additional info, contact:
We look forward to welcoming you to Slovenia in October 2026 for an unforgettable experience in nature, learning, and connection.
The attendance of this international conference can be fully funded by Erasmus+ programme. Teachers, trainers, headmasters and other staff from educational institutions are eligible to receive an Erasmus+ grant covering all the costs to attend our training course, including travel costs, accommodations and meals, course fees and other costs. For more information, please contact your local national agencies for Erasmus+ programmes to ensure the grant foryour attendance.
Certification: At the end of the conference, each participant will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance, together – if requested – with the Europass Mobility Certificate.
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