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 (250–300 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.
More information about fees and registration will follow.