Call for Abstracts- IFLA World Congress 2026

We invite scholars, practitioners, educators, and innovators in landscape architecture and related fields to submit abstracts for the IFLA World Congress 2026 in Hong Kong, China, 28–30 October 2026. This global gathering explores the theme “Liminal Landscapes: Shifting Boundaries of Watersheds and Coastlines,” and aims to spotlight ideas that rethink how design, planning, and stewardship respond to fluid ecological and cultural frontiers.

Submit your abstract on topics including (but not limited to):
• Climate resilience at landscape edges and waterfronts
• Biodiversity and watershed restoration
• Cultural landscapes shaped by water and identity
• Equitable and inclusive design for coastal communities
• Innovation, policy, and practice in blue urbanism
• Future pedagogies for landscape education and practice

Key Dates:
📌 Call for abstracts released: 14 February 2026
📌 Online submission opens: 15 February 2026
📌 Abstract deadline: 15 April 2026
📌 Notification of acceptance: 15 May 2026
📌 Congress: 28–30 October 2026

Why submit:
Share your work with a global audience, contribute to cutting-edge dialogue on landscape challenges, and join leading thinkers in shaping resilient, inclusive, and innovative futures.

📧 For enquiries and submission details, visit the Congress website or contact: abstract@ifla2026.com