The call for research abstracts and practitioner presentations ideas opens on 9 February 2026, and the submission deadline is 7 May 2026.
1. Submission overview
We invite researchers and practitioners to submit abstracts for RisCon26. We welcome academic findings, case studies, and practice-based contributions on societal risks, disaster science, governance and policy development, societal vulnerability and exposure, natural hazards, health-related risks, civil preparedness, and capacity building that drive action towards a resilient society.
2. Choose your track
To ensure a fair and relevant review process, please select the track that best fits your work.
Track A: Research abstract
For researchers and academics presenting empirical studies or theoretical frameworks.
- Background and Aim: Define the societal risk and the goal of the study.
- Methods: Describe research design, data collection, and analysis.
- Results: Summarize the key findings.
- Significance & Practical Application: How does this research help bridge the gap to practice? How does it strengthen a resilient society?
Before you begin your submission, please ensure your abstract meets the following technical requirements:
| Feature | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Abstract length | Maximum 300 words |
| Title length | Maximum 150 characters |
| Keywords | 3 to 5 terms |
| Language | English or Swedish (both are welcome) |
| Format | Oral or Poster (Final decision by the convener) |
| Theme alignment | Select up to two sub-themes |
Submissions will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee based on:
- Relevance: Does it directly address ‘Societal Risk’?
- Originality: Does it provide new insights or a unique case study?
- Applicability: How well does it bridge the gap between theory and practice?
- Clarity: Is the writing professional and accessible to a multidisciplinary audience?
Track B: Practitioner experience
For policy makers, emergency responders, industry professionals, NGO representatives, community representatives, and other practitioners sharing on-the-ground insights.
- The Challenge: Describe the specific crisis or everyday scenario addressed.
- The Action: What measures, policies, or simulations were implemented?
- Impact: How did this improve preparedness, response, or capacity building?
- Lessons Learned: Key takeaways for other practitioners or researchers.
3. Theme alignment
You may select up to two sub-themes that best categorize your abstract:
- T1.1 All-hazard perspective: Integrated frameworks, multi-hazard, cascading, and interacting risks.
- T1.2 Governance: Policy implementation, coordination, and cross-sectoral decision-making.
- T2.1 Natural Hazards: Extreme weather, climate change impacts, Food-Water-Energy nexus.
- T2.2 Health-related risk: Impact of climate on health, population vulnerability, social determinants of risk.
- T3.1 Civil preparedness: Readiness at local and national scales.
- T3.2 Crisis training: Simulations, municipal exercises, and digital/analog games.
- T3.3 Cybersecurity: Safeguarding critical systems and data during emergencies.
4. Required author(s) information
The following details are required for all contributing authors:
- First name and last name
- Email address
- Title/Position
- Organization/Affiliation
- Country
5. Submit your abstract or idea
For submissions, you must indicate which track you are following:
Track A: Research abstract
Track B: Practitioner experience