Society for Applied Philosophy | Annual Conference 2026

Call For Papers

The Call for Papers is now open. The deadline for submissions is Monday 12 January 2026.

• Papers submitted for consideration must not have been published, or accepted for publication in final form, at the time of submission.
• Only one proposal per named individual is permitted (including co-authored papers and panel submissions)
• The conference will be an in-person (non-hybrid) event.

The conference will be an in-person (non-hybrid) event. Further info:

• The conference will host up to 50 individual / co-authored papers across 10 concurrent sessions: typically 5 papers per session.
• Concurrent sessions will run for 40 mins each: 25–30 min for the speaker’s presentation, 10–15 min for Q&A.
• The conference will host up to five panel sessions spread throughout the event. Each panel will have a two hour time slot. Panel sessions should not exceed 4 papers to allow sufficient time for presentation and Q&A.
• The conference will host 4 keynote speakers over 4 plenary sessions (see details below)
• Plenary sessions will run for 70 mins each: 45-50 min for the speaker’s presentation, 20-25 min for Q&A.

Submission process

• Individual / Co-authored papers: Please submit a 1500 word abstract AND 300 word synopsis
• Panel proposals: Please submit a 1500 word outline of the session along with a 300 word abstract for each of the papers in the panel

Submissions will be assessed following the deadline and an outcome will be advised late in February or early March 2026

Annual Conference Postgraduate Essay Prize

The SAP will consider applications for a postgraduate essay prize (£500) to one student for an outstanding essay submission.

Chair persons

Chair persons will be required for some of the sessions at the conference. Chair persons are responsible for introducing speakers during one (or more) of the concurrent sessions, ensuring the session begins and ends on time, and for chairing Q&A after the speaker’s presentation. Chair persons must hold or have held an academic position in philosophy or have completed or be a completing a PhD in philosophy.

If you are interested in being included in the programme as a chair person for one (or more) of the sessions please contact admin@appliedphil.org (please state academic position, etc. and institutional affiliation).

More info and submission: https://www.appliedphil.org/society-for-applied-philosophy-annual-conference-2026/