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Published: 2026-06-23

Call open for proposals to MIRAI R&I Week 2026

NEWS A call for proposals is open to all researchers at Umeå Unviersity who are interested in giving a presentation/host a workshop/host a panel discussion or similar at Research and Innovation week 2026 in Fukuoka, Japan.

Text: David Meyers

Application deadline: 15 July 2026 (23:59, Japanese Standard Time)
Notification of results: Early August 2026 (week of 3 August)

All academics from a MIRAI university can submit a proposal. There are several formats available (ex/host a workshop, give a presentation, run a round table discussion).

The topic of your proposal can be narrow in scope, or wider, you decide, but should keep within the four academic focus areas of MIRAI. The sessions selected will be available in parallel on day 2 and 3 (Wed and Thurs) of the conference.

How to Apply

Please submit a brief proposal including:

  • Session title
  • Proposed format and duration (30 or 60 minutes)
  • Short description (max. 150–200 words)
  • Names and affiliations of organizers (at least one from Sweden and one from Japan)
  • Any additional relevant merits (if applicable)

Application deadline: 15 July 2026
The notification of results is expected in early August 2026 (week of 3 August), depending on the number of proposals received by the initial deadline.

The submission URL: Proposal Submission MIRAI R&I Week 2026
Download the call for proposal

Full Call for Proposals MIRAI Research & Innovation Week 2026 and a draft programme for the conference is found here:
www.mirai.nu/pages/randi-week-2026

Contact:

Jenny Ahlinder Hagberg
International strategist
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