Call for Abstracts
1. Conference Theme — Sustainability Hacks for Planetary Health
EcoBalance 2026 centers on urgent planetary crises and emphasizes the inseparable link between human well-being and Earth's ecosystems. The theme “Sustainability Hacks” highlights practical ingenuity to accelerate system-level transitions toward 2035 and 2050.
2. Invitation for Abstract Submission
The EcoBalance 2026 Organizing Committee welcomes oral and poster presentation submissions from researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to exchange knowledge, share cutting-edge research, and foster collaborations toward advancing disciplinary focus.
3. Abstract Submission Guidelines
- Length: Maximum 300 words, plain text
- Presentation types: Oral / Poster
- Authors will select Featured Sessions and Topic Groups
4. Preliminary Topic Groups
We welcome submissions that address, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Featured topics
- (1) Planetary Health: Lifecycle Thinking Innovation in an Emerging Transdisciplinary Field
- (2) Design for Circular Economy
- Methodological Topics
- Energy, Resource & Waste
- Emerging Technologies
- Products, Services & Business Innovation
- Community, Education & Communication
- Sectoral applications
5. Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: April 26, 2026
- Notification of acceptance: July 1, 2026
- Presenter Registration Deadline: August 21, 2026
- Conference dates: November 10–13, 2026 (Aichi Industry & Labor Center)
6. Contact
EcoBalance 2026 Scientific Committee
Email: ecobalance@[a]ilcaj.org (provisional)