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Conference on interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research for sustainable development

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Fifth edition (2025): Integration scientific knowledge and producing actionable scientific knowledge through interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research

Friday 21 November 2025

Aula Magna, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

On 21st November 2025, the fifth edition of the “Conference on Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Development" will be held in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.

Call for abstracts for researchers from Circle U. Universities

We invite researchers from the nine Circle U. universities to submit their abstract by 15 September 2025.

Scientific contributions are invited from all fields of research. We welcome scientific contributions from researchers and their non-academic partners interested in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research related to sustainable development. 

We invite contributions in English from both

  • Researchers already involved in inter / trans-disciplinary research, who present the results of their research 
  • Researchers who are not yet involved in inter / trans-disciplinary research but who are preparing a research project or protocol, who present the key concepts and the methodology envisioned for their future research project

The conference is planned as a hybrid event with the possibility to present papers in-person or remotely.

Participation can take the form of: 

  • Oral presentations 
  • Poster presentations (only possible on-site)

Check the full call text at: Call for abstracts - full text

Important Dates

  • Abstract submission deadline: 15 September 2025 
  • Selection notification: October 2025 
  • Conference date: 21 November 2025

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