Submit your abstract
Share your research, practical experience or emerging ideas with TheSustainImpact® conference community. We welcome academic studies, applied case studies, work in progress and innovation projects from across sectors.
Lisbon and Online
TheSustainImpact® International Conference 2027
Main conference: 16 April 2027
From Knowledge to Impact
Submission timeline
Abstracts are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submission is encouraged to support review, presenter confirmation and programme planning.
Abstract submissions
Open now and reviewed on a rolling basis
Abstract submission deadline
29 January 2027
Acceptance notification
Typically within 7-14 days after submission
Presenter registration
After acceptance, following the instructions in your confirmation email
Research, practice, and innovation contributions
The conference welcomes focused contributions from academic, professional, industry, and impact-oriented contexts.
Researchers
Academic papers, conceptual work, empirical studies, literature-based contributions, and applied sustainability research.
Emerging Scholars
Doctoral work, student research, early-stage studies, thesis-based outputs, and developing research ideas.
Industry and Practice
Case studies, implementation lessons, ESG practice, operational strategies, and sustainability reporting experience.
Public Sector and Society
Policy initiatives, education, community projects, partnerships and practical approaches to sustainable change.
Possible abstract areas
The current conference explores sustainability through circular economy. These areas are indicative, and contributions connecting circular approaches with other disciplines and sectors are welcome.
From abstract submission to publication consideration
Accepted abstracts and selected full papers follow separate routes. This keeps the process clear for authors and avoids confusion between conference records and journal publication.
Submit abstract
Prepare your abstract using the official template and submit it by email to the conference team.
Receive decision
Submissions are screened for relevance, clarity, contribution, and alignment with the conference theme.
Present at the conference
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 pathways
Conference records and full paper publication routes are presented separately so authors can clearly understand each option.
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 JournalSustainability · MDPI
Relevant full papers may be submitted to the special issue “Circular Systems, Digital Innovation and Green Skills for Sustainable Transformation”.
View Special IssueDownload the template and send your abstract by email
Abstracts of up to 300 words should be prepared using the official template. Please include author names, affiliations, country, email address, preferred participation mode, and contribution type.
Keep your abstract focused
A strong abstract should clearly show the purpose, approach, contribution, and relevance to sustainability, innovation, or measurable impact.
Include
- Clear title
- Author details and affiliation
- Purpose or problem addressed
- Method, approach, or practical context
- Main contribution or expected insight
Avoid
- Unsupported claims
- Generic sustainability language
- Unclear contribution
- Publication assumptions
- Overly broad abstracts
Review focus
Abstracts are reviewed for relevance, clarity, contribution, practical value, and fit with the conference direction.
Ready to submit your abstract?
Download the official template and email your abstract to the conference team. You are welcome to contact us with questions before submitting.
