Submit your abstract for TheSustainImpact® International Conference 2026
Abstract submissions are now open for the October 2026 Hybrid Conference in Lisbon and online. We welcome academic research, applied case studies, early-stage ideas, innovation projects, and practical sustainability contributions aligned with sustainability, innovation, and measurable impact.
Hybrid Conference · Lisbon and Online
The conference is designed for researchers, emerging scholars, impact builders, industry contributors, and strategic partners who want a focused setting for sustainability ideas, action, and measurable impact.
For full event details, visit the October 2026 conference page .
Key dates for abstract submission and presenter confirmation
Authors are encouraged to submit early, especially if they wish to secure early bird registration rates, presentation slots, or onsite participation in Lisbon.
Early abstract deadline
31 July 2026
Final abstract deadline
31 August 2026, subject to availability.
Acceptance notification
Typically within 7–14 days after submission, with final notifications by 7 September 2026 at the latest.
Presenter registration
Accepted presenters should complete registration by 15 September 2026 to be included in the conference programme.
Open to research, practice, and innovation-focused contributions
TheSustainImpact® International Conference 2026 welcomes contributions that connect sustainability with research, industry practice, innovation, strategy, reporting, education, technology, and societal impact.
Researchers
Academic research, conceptual papers, empirical studies, literature-based work, and applied sustainability research.
Emerging Scholars
Early-stage research, doctoral work, student projects, thesis-based outputs, and developing research ideas.
Impact Builders
Practical solutions, prototypes, innovation projects, startup-oriented ideas, and applied sustainability initiatives.
Industry and Practice
Case studies, operational strategies, implementation lessons, ESG practice, reporting experience, and sector insights.
Possible abstract areas
Contributions may be academic, applied, conceptual, practice-based, or innovation-oriented. The list below is indicative and not restrictive.
Sustainability Reporting, ESG, and Responsible Business
- Sustainability reporting and disclosure
- ESG communication and stakeholder trust
- Materiality, reporting quality, and credibility
- Responsible business and governance
Sustainable Innovation, Technology, and Digital Transformation
- AI and sustainability management
- Digital tools for reporting and impact measurement
- Smart systems, dashboards, and data-driven sustainability
- Technology-enabled circular economy
Circular Economy, Resource Efficiency, and Sustainable Manufacturing
- Circular strategies and implementation
- Waste reduction and sustainable packaging
- Industrial resource efficiency
- Circular manufacturing and materials innovation
Climate Action, Carbon Management, and Supply Chain Sustainability
- Carbon data and emissions management
- Supply chain transparency
- Climate risk and business readiness
- CBAM-related and carbon-linked industry challenges
Sustainable Business Models, Entrepreneurship, and Industry Practice
- Sustainable business models
- Entrepreneurship and startup-oriented solutions
- Industry case studies and implementation lessons
- Applied sustainability strategy
Education, Capacity Building, and Research-to-Practice Pathways
- Sustainability education
- Professional training and capability development
- Knowledge transfer and applied learning
- Student and early-career contributions
Societal Impact, Stakeholder Engagement, and Measurable Outcomes
- Impact measurement and evaluation
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Social value and measurable outcomes
- Community and organizational impact
Sustainable Tourism, Hospitality, Logistics, and Regional Development
- Sustainable tourism and hospitality
- Logistics, ports, and transport sustainability
- Regional development and place-based sustainability
- Service-sector sustainability innovation
Policy, Governance, Partnerships, and Practical Sustainability Action
- Policy and governance for sustainability
- Cross-sector partnerships
- University, industry, and community collaboration
- Practical sustainability initiatives and implementation
Accepted abstracts can become part of the formal conference record
The conference includes proceedings-linked visibility for accepted abstract-based contributions, while journal and external publication routes remain separate and subject to their own conditions.
Proceedings Series
Accepted abstract-based contributions may be included in TheSustainImpact® Conference Proceedings Series, Volume 2, Issue 2, 2026, at no additional cost.
ISSN Record
The proceedings series is registered with ISSN 3051-7362 and published by TheSustainImpact® in Portugal.
JSII Opportunities
Extended paper opportunities may be available, subject to journal scope, editorial screening, peer review, and applicable arrangements.
Recognition
Digital certificates and conference records support formal participation visibility for accepted and registered participants.
Download the template and submit your abstract by email
Abstracts of up to 300 words should be prepared using the official abstract template and submitted by email to the conference team.
Send your abstract to conference@thesustainimpact.com
Please include your completed abstract template, author name or names, affiliation, country, email address, preferred participation mode, and contribution type. You may also mention whether your contribution is academic research, industry practice, early-stage research, an innovation project, or another applied sustainability contribution.
Keep your abstract focused and clear
A strong abstract should explain the contribution clearly without overclaiming findings, outcomes, or publication expectations.
What to include
- Clear title
- Author names, affiliations, and country
- Preferred participation mode
- Purpose or problem addressed
- Method, approach, or practical context
- Main argument, expected contribution, or key insight
- Relevance to sustainability, innovation, and measurable impact
What to avoid
- Unsupported claims
- Overly broad sustainability language
- Unclear methodology or contribution
- Guaranteed publication claims
- Generic content that does not connect to the conference direction
Review focus
Submissions are reviewed for relevance, clarity, originality or practical value, and fit with the conference theme. Contributions should clearly connect to sustainability, innovation, practical action, or measurable impact.
Ready to submit your abstract?
Download the official template and send your abstract to the conference team for TheSustainImpact® International Conference 2026, hosted in Lisbon and online on 15–16 October 2026.