We invite practitioners and researchers to share their experiences, research, and projects related to alumni relations and career development.

The ICAReAlumni Conference 2026 aims to foster knowledge exchange between research and practice.

At a glance:

  • Who can submit: Practitioners & Researchers
  • Presentation format: 10-minute presentation
  • Publication: Conference Proceedings
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Accepted abstracts and papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings.

Important Dates

  • 31 January 2026 – Submission deadline for presentation abstracts
  • 24 February 2026 – Notification of presentation acceptance
  • 1 March 2026 – Last day for early bird ticket and payment
  • 14 April 2026 – Full paper submission deadline (optional)
  • 7–8 May 2026 – 11th ICAReAlumni Conference

The final conference programme will be developed based on accepted abstracts and will be announced in due course.

Conference Topics

  • Alumni events and meetings
  • Alumni segmentation
  • Ambassador programmes
  • Career support for students
  • Career support for alumni
  • Data, metrics, and impact evaluation
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Fundraising and alumni benefits
  • Internal and external communications (approaches, social media, platforms)
  • Internal and external engagement or partnerships
  • Mentoring
  • National alumni relations culture and development stages
  • Strategic and general frameworks or approaches
  • Volunteering

Abstract Guidelines

Practitioner Abstract

250–350 words

Title:
Try to include “How to …” in your title (maximum 8 words).

Background and objectives:
Describe the background and/or context of the challenge, issue, or situation addressed, and outline the aims of the initiative, programme, or strategy.

Process:
Describe stakeholders and participants, strategies or methods used, and actions or activities undertaken.

Outcomes and impact:
Present concrete outcomes or deliverables, direct and indirect benefits for stakeholders and participants, and examples or statistics demonstrating short- or long-term impact.

Conclusion:
Summarise lessons learned, future implications for practice and/or research, and include links for further information (if applicable).

Scientific Abstract

250–350 words

Title:
Maximum 8 words.

Introduction and aim:
Introduce the study, its objectives, and hypotheses or research problem.

Research methodology:
Describe the methods used, participants, instruments, and procedures.

Results:
Summarise key results and/or arguments.

Conclusion:
Outline the main outcomes and future implications for research and/or practice.

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