The call for research abstracts and practitioner ideas opens on 9 February 2026 and closes on 17 May 2026 29 May 2026 (extended deadline)
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 or preliminary results (if applicable).
- 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 national authorities, 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