Program overview
iConference 2026 will again be hosted in hybrid format:
The virtual academic program will take place from 23 - 26 March 2026
and the on-site academic program will take place from 29 March - 02 April 2026 in Edinburgh.
iConference tracks | Virtual | Physical |
|---|---|---|
Full Research Papers | ✔ | ✔ |
Short Research Papers | ✔ | ✔ |
Posters | ✔ | ✔ |
Spanish-Portuguese Research Papers | ✔ | ✔ |
Chinese Research Papers | ✔ | ✘ |
Workshops & Panels | ✘ | ✔ |
Student Symposium | ✘ | ✔ |
Doctoral Colloquium | ✔ | ✔ |
Early Career Colloquium | ✘ | ✔ |
Registration Rates
The virtual part of conference is included in all registrations. You can choose between virtual only and full conference (including the onsite part in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK).
All accepted Paper and Poster submissions must be presented virtually to enable participants who cannot travel to attend their preferred sessions.
Authors who would like to additionally present on-site, should register for the full conference option.
Virtual only
Dates | through 31 Jan. 2026 | 1 Feb. - 28 Feb. 2026 | 1 Mar. - 16 Mar. 2026 |
Regular Registration | 280 USD | 330 USD | 380 USD |
First Time Regular Registration¹ | 260 USD | 310 USD | 360 USD |
Ph.D. Student Registration² | 100 USD | 120 USD | 140 USD |
Bachelor / Master Student Registration² | 50 USD | 70 USD | 90 USD |
¹ This rate applies to participants who register for the iConference the very first time.
² Proof of enrollment is required during registration (e.g. student ID).
Full conference
Dates | through 31 Jan. 2026 | 1 Feb. - 28 Feb. 2026 | 1 Mar. - 16 Mar. 2026 |
Regular Registration | 650 USD | 750 USD | 900 USD |
First Time Regular Registration¹ | 630 USD | 730 USD | 880 USD |
PhD Student Registration² | 320 USD | 355 USD | 390 USD |
Bachelor / Master Student Registration² | 270 USD | 305 USD | 340 USD |
Registration Platform
Please register to participate in iConference 2025.
Registration is now open on the iConference 2026 ConfTool website.
iSchools member schools are eligible to claim their free iSchools iConference Membership package including one free virtual iConference registration. Please contact iSchools Staff for more information.
iConference Features




Accessing the virtual platform
The virtual part of iConference 2026 takes place on the virtual event platform SCOOCS.

You will receive an invitation email in March 2026, sent to the email account you used for registration on ConfTool.
The link in the email leads directly to your personal page for setting a password.
Please check your spam folder if you do not see the invitation email in your inbox.
For best experience, please join the platform as soon as possible. Zoom test rooms will be available until the start of the conference to test access and equipment.



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