{"id":795,"date":"2026-03-02T14:02:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T14:02:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/riscon26\/?page_id=795"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:33:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:33:11","slug":"abstract-ideas-submission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/riscon26\/abstract-ideas-submission\/","title":{"rendered":"Abstract and idea submission"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/riscon26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1481\/2026\/02\/8_v1-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/riscon26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1481\/2026\/02\/8_v1-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/riscon26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1481\/2026\/02\/8_v1-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/riscon26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1481\/2026\/02\/8_v1-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/riscon26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1481\/2026\/02\/8_v1-2-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sola.kau.se\/riscon26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1481\/2026\/02\/8_v1-2.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The call for research abstracts and practitioner ideas opens on 9 February 2026 and closes on 7 May 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Submission overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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,&nbsp;natural hazards, health-related risks, civil preparedness, and capacity building that drive action towards a resilient society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#f9cf03;color:#f9cf03\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Choose your track<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure a fair and relevant review process, please select the track that best fits your work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Track A: Research abstract<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For researchers and academics presenting empirical studies or theoretical frameworks.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Background and Aim: Define the societal risk and the goal of the study.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Methods: Describe research design, data collection, and analysis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Results: Summarize the key findings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Significance &amp; Practical Application: How does this research help bridge the gap to practice? How does it strengthen a resilient society?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you begin your submission, please ensure your abstract meets the following technical requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Requirement<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Abstract length<\/td><td>Maximum 300 words<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Title length<\/td><td>Maximum 150 characters<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Keywords<\/td><td>3 to 5 terms<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Language<\/td><td>English or Swedish (both are welcome)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Format<\/td><td>Oral or Poster (Final decision by the convener)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Theme alignment<\/td><td>Select up to two sub-themes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Submissions will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee based on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Relevance: Does it directly address &#8216;Societal Risk&#8217;?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Originality: Does it provide new insights or a unique case study?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicability: How well does it bridge the gap between theory and practice?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clarity: Is the writing professional and accessible to a multidisciplinary audience?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Track B: Practitioner experience <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><em>For policy makers, emergency responders, industry professionals, NGO representatives, community representatives, and other practitioners sharing on-the-ground insights.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Challenge: Describe the specific crisis or everyday scenario addressed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Action: What measures, policies, or simulations were implemented?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Impact: How did this improve preparedness, response, or capacity building?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lessons Learned: Key takeaways for other practitioners or researchers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#f9cf03;color:#f9cf03\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Theme alignment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may select up to <strong>two<\/strong> sub-themes that best categorize your abstract:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>T1.1 All-hazard perspective: Integrated frameworks, multi-hazard, cascading, and interacting risks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T1.2 Governance: Policy implementation, coordination, and cross-sectoral decision-making.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T2.1 Natural Hazards: Extreme weather, climate change impacts, Food-Water-Energy nexus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T2.2 Health-related risk: Impact of climate on health, population vulnerability, social determinants of risk.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T3.1 Civil preparedness: Readiness at local and national scales.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T3.2 Crisis training: Simulations, municipal exercises, and digital\/analog games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T3.3 Cybersecurity: Safeguarding critical systems and data during emergencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#f9cf03;color:#f9cf03\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Required author(s) information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The following details are required for all contributing authors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First name and last name<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Title\/Position<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organization\/Affiliation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Country<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#f9cf03;color:#f9cf03\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Submit your abstract or idea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For submissions, you must indicate which track you are following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Track A:<\/strong> Research abstract<br><strong>Track B:<\/strong> Practitioner experience<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-regular-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/e\/GAmZBHb0DP\" style=\"border-radius:71px;background-color:#f9cf03\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Submit your abstract or idea here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#f9cf03;color:#f9cf03\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The call for research abstracts and practitioner ideas opens on 9 February 2026 and closes on 7 May 2026. 1. Submission overview We invite researchers and practitioners to submit abstracts for RisCon26. 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