TheSustainImpact® International Conference 2026 Sustainability, Innovation and Measurable Impact
An international conference on sustainability, innovation, research, practical action, and measurable impact, hosted in Lisbon and online.
Not another conference.
A different setting
for sustainability ideas, action, and measurable impact.
Sustainability conference in Lisbon for research, industry, and partnerships
Designed for people who want more than passive attendance, whether they join online, present research, travel to Lisbon, or partner with the conference.
Researchers
Present your work, build visibility, and access proceedings and selected publication pathways.
Emerging Scholars
& Impact Builders
Share early-stage research, prototypes, practical solutions, and innovation-oriented ideas.
Industry & Practice
Present applied work, case studies, operational strategies, ESG practice, and implementation insights.
Strategic Partners
Position your organization across the conference ecosystem, programme, proceedings, certificates, and post-event visibility.
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Lisbon conference experience and onsite participation
The conference remains accessible online, while a curated onsite setting in Lisbon is available for those who value closer interaction, direct exchange, and a more focused environment.
Onsite Participation
A focused onsite setting designed to prioritise meaningful engagement over high-volume attendance, creating space for deeper discussion, stronger connections, and a more memorable conference experience in Lisbon.
Lisbon Experience
For onsite participants, a curated Lisbon Experience is available as an optional add-on, bringing together selected cultural and networking moments such as a welcome dinner, guided Lisbon experience, Tagus River cruise, and traditional Fado evening.
Conference programme overview Lisbon October 2026
A high-level structure with room for keynote sessions, presentation sessions, industry insights, academic papers, panels, and networking.
Applied focus
Research focus
Submit your abstract and enter the contributor pathway
Authors, practitioners, early-career researchers, and impact-oriented contributors may submit abstracts for review. Accepted contributors may present online or onsite in Lisbon, depending on registration route and programme fit.
From abstract submission to conference visibility
Submit academic research, applied case studies, industry insights, innovation concepts, or early-stage scholarly work aligned with sustainability, innovation, ESG, circular economy, education, policy, digital transformation, and societal impact.
Clear route from submission to dissemination
The conference separates abstract-based conference records from full paper publication routes. This keeps the process clear for authors, institutions, and partners.
Submit abstract
Submit your abstract through the official submission route and provide the required author and contribution details.
Receive decision
Submissions are screened for relevance, clarity, contribution, and alignment with the conference theme.
Present your work
Accepted and registered contributors may present online or onsite in Lisbon, subject to programme structure.
Proceedings and full paper routes
Accepted abstracts may enter the conference record. Selected full papers may be considered through separate publication pathways.
Book of Abstracts, proceedings, and selected full paper options
Accepted abstracts and selected full papers follow different routes. Abstracts relate to the conference record, while full paper routes are handled through separate editorial and review processes.
Book of Abstracts and Proceedings Series
Accepted abstract-based contributions may be included in the official Book of Abstracts and TheSustainImpact® Conference Proceedings Series.
View Proceedings SeriesJournal of Sustainable Innovation and Impact
Suitable extended papers may be considered for JSII, TheSustainImpact’s peer-reviewed open access journal.
Visit JSII JournalMyCite-linked publication route
Selected full papers may be considered through a confirmed MyCite-linked route, supporting visibility within Malaysia’s scholarly citation ecosystem.
View MyCite special issue exampleERA-listed regional publication route
Selected full papers may be considered through an ERA-listed journal route where suitable for authors who value regional academic recognition.
Conference registration and participation options
Simple options for online access, onsite participation in Lisbon, and the Lisbon Conference Experience add-on.
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Online Participation
Online access to all conference sessions, discussions, digital certificate, and eligible publication pathways.
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Onsite Participation
Lisbon access
In-person access in Lisbon, including all sessions, lunch and refreshments, networking, certificate, and eligible publication pathways.
Lisbon Experience
Optional add-on
Includes welcome dinner, guided Lisbon experience, Tagus River cruise, Fado evening, scenic sunset moments, and selected networking opportunities.
Conference sponsorship and partnership opportunities
Designed for universities, research centers, companies, and organizations that want structured visibility and participation.
Academic Partner
For universities, research centres, and academic groups seeking structured visibility and active participation within an international sustainability platform.
- Up to 2 onsite participants or 4 online participants
- Up to 2 presentation slots
- Logo visibility on the website and programme
- Full-page institutional profile in the programme booklet and proceedings
- Digital certificates for registered participants
Industry Partner
For companies and organizations seeking practical visibility, thought leadership, and direct engagement with academic, professional, and sustainability-focused audiences.
- Up to 2 onsite participants or 4 online participants
- 1 presentation or case-study slot
- Opportunity to be considered for a panel discussion
- Featured recognition across conference communications
- Inclusion in post-conference highlights