2026 Cross-Domain Forum on Art, Science and Society
2026 Art, Science & Society Cross-disciplinary Forum

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Dates: December 3, 2026 (Thursday) and December 4, 2026 (Friday)
Location | International Conference Hall, 4th Floor, Wuyu Building, Minsheng Campus, National Pingtung University
(No. 4-18, Minsheng Road, Pingtung City, Pingtung County)
Guiding Units: State Science and Technology Commission, Ministry of Education
Organizer｜College of Science, National Pingtung University
Co-organizers｜Cross-disciplinary Aesthetic Education Excellence Pilot Program
National Pingtung University University Social Responsibility Practice (USR) Project -
Make life extraordinary through "thought" -
Resilience and Regeneration in Services for Adults with Disabilities
Co-organizer: Elementary School Performing Arts Adaptive Teaching Material Development Project
Neuroscience and Technology Foundation
Pingtung County Cultural Heritage Preservation Association
Implementing Unit｜Department of Science Communication, National Pingtung University

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1. Forum Theme

With the core spirit of dialogue between "art, science, and society," this forum is being held this year on "International Day of Persons with Disabilities" to explore the potential of art and science in social inclusion.

Many traditional scientific research findings are difficult for people with disabilities to obtain. Internationally, there has been an exploration of how to apply theories and methods such as art-based, practice-based, and creative practice to explore relevant issues in a suitable and valuable way, and to serve as an important source for improving the lives of people with disabilities and their social care and support systems.

Accordingly, this forum should encourage interdisciplinary practice in research and education, foster diversity of potential partners in society, and embrace diverse forms of output (easily readable manuals, sign language/audio-visual documentaries, etc.). It should also explore what constitutes valuable output and its relationship to impact, discussing the development of diverse research products and the creation of an accessible environment for creation and dissemination. Furthermore, how interdisciplinary approaches can facilitate aesthetic exploration in art, media creation, and other forms of social communication education and dissemination, as well as issues of social emotional learning, sustainability, and social responsibility, are all directions worthy of further discussion and development. This forum, themed "Creating Accessibility," aims to promote dialogue, integration, and deepening of related research, education, and creation, and to advance the application of resilience in theory and practice.

II. Categories of Submissions

Contributors are welcome to submit their works, narratives, or case studies in the following categories:

(I) Social Practices of Cross-Domain Innovation
(ii) Art, Science and Social-Emotional Learning
(III) Barrier-free education, creation, design and dissemination
(iv) Science communication, media and social inclusion
(v) Sustainability and Social Responsibility Issues
(vi) Creation and Narrative on Artistic, Scientific, and Social Themes
(vii) Other research or creative works that demonstrate interdisciplinary spirit and social concern

If your work does not fully fit the above categories, but has cross-disciplinary spiritual and social concerns, you are also welcome to submit it in the "Other" category and briefly explain its relevance in the submission materials.

III. Submission Guidelines

(a) Submission of long abstracts

This forum adopts a double-blind peer review process. The inclusion of author names, schools, research institutions, or advisor information is strictly prohibited. Case studies should be presented using code names (e.g., Institution X, Student A). Submissions violating anonymity will be rejected and required to be revised before proceeding with the review process. Abstracts should be 1,000-1,500 words in length and must be presented according to the following four modules. Reviewers will use this framework for objective scoring.

1. Scope:Impactful proposals/action research, such as initial field findings, teaching action plans, artistic creation practices, and social advocacy projects.

2. Format:An abstract of 1,000-1,500 words (required, Word/PDF format, with embedded images at 300dpi) can be presented along with supporting work files (such as: prototype design of accessible technology assistive devices, social practice, field records, poster design, product design, instructional design, etc.).

3. Argumentation Structure:
(1) Core problem awareness and contextual context (approximately 250 words).
(2) Cross-domain approach and multimodal media (approximately 400 words).
(3) Practical process and empirical results (approximately 450 words).
(4) Public communication skills and social influence potential (approximately 250 words).
(5) Supporting documents (optional):

A. Audio-visual prototype link: Please attach a link to a 60-180 second unmarked video (e.g., a non-public or cloud link on YouTube, the content of which can be assistive device operation screens, tutorials, or animation storyboards, and the author and organization name must be obscured).
B. Static panels: 3–12 images and text collages (e.g., field observation photos, PNG/PDF format, embedded images at 300dpi, identification information needs to be removed).

(2) Full text submission (optional)

This forum welcomes submissions of full-text research papers or multimodal vision papers along with long abstracts. Those who submit the full-text paper will enjoy the following advantages:

1. Priority will be given to oral presentations:Excellent full-text manuscripts will be given priority for oral presentation at the conference.
2. Special books and publications will be given priority for inclusion:Priority will be given to those who participate in the post-conference review and whose work will be included in a collection of digitally published visual papers with an ISBN.
3. Submit one of the following formats for the entire document:
(1) Traditional academic papers: 8,000–12,000 words (Word/PDF format, using the latest APA format including figures, tables and references).
(2) Multimodal Visual Essay: 3–12 pages (Word/PDF format, text and image interleaving layout, embedded images 300dpi). Reference case: AIGA Design Educators Community's "Collective Inquiry into the Visual Essay" (Michigan Publishing Services, 2024; DOI: 10.3998/mpub.14495980).

All accepted manuscripts will be presented as a long abstract in an electronic handbook, and oral or poster presentations will be arranged according to the accepted category. Poster presenters must bring their own posters on the day of the forum. The organizers will provide full-size poster boards for on-site setup, and participants are free to design their own display methods.

IV. Submission Guidelines and Important Dates

(a) Deadline for abstract/full text submission: October 30, 2026 (Friday).

(ii) Review method: For long abstract submissions, a double-blind review system will be adopted, and the review will be conducted on an on-demand basis. The review results will be responded within one week after receipt.

(III) Admission Announcement: All admission notices will be sent to the contributors no later than November 6, 2026 (Friday), and will be announced on this website. A certificate of publication will be provided after publication.

(iv) Forum dates: Thursday, December 3 and Friday, December 4, 2026.

(V) In-person workshop: On Friday, December 4, 2026, based on abstracts of 1,000–1,500 words, a workshop will be held to discuss how to expand various visual materials (field photographs, design prototypes, data visualizations, narrative storyboards, etc.) and written arguments into formal full-text articles, and jointly edit and produce a visual monograph with an ISBN. The organizer of the monograph publication reserves the right to change or cancel the event arrangements.

5. Submission Materials

(a) Online Submission System:https://forms.gle/VLxiYzYok1mWpttx5

(ii) The following information is required:

1. Contributor's Personal Information:

(1) Chinese name / Chinese translation of the traditional name of the indigenous people.
(2) English translation of Chinese name / Indigenous traditional name.
(3) The full Chinese name of the affiliated unit.
(4) The full English name of the affiliated unit.
(5) Professional title.
(6) Contact number.
(7) Email.

2. Information on submitting long abstracts:

(1) Submission categories.
(2) Title of the submission.
(3) Long summary (100–200 words).
(4) Solicitation of opinions on the method of publication.
(5) Upload long summary files [Required].
(6) Supporting Work Archives - Audio-visual Prototype Link [Optional].
(7) Supporting Work Archives - Upload Static Image Archives [Optional].

3. Full-text submission information [Selection]:

(1) Upload traditional academic paper archives [optional].
(2) Upload multimodal vision paper archive [optional].

6. Contact Information

Deng Zongsheng, Vice Dean of the College of Science, National Pingtung University
Tel: 08-7663800 ext. 33001
For inquiries regarding submissions, please contact Ms. Shen.
Telephone: 08-7663800 ext. 33004
Email:sdgstalk.nptu.edu.tw@gmail.com