International confernece on CRAFTing Human-Tech-Society

Call for contribution

The International Conference on CRAFTing Human–Tech–Society is built on a simple but deliberate premise: complex societal challenges at the intersection of humans and technology cannot be addressed in disciplinary or sectoral silos.

Rather than separating academic research, business practice, and policy perspectives into parallel tracks, this conference intentionally brings them into the same thematic sessions, panels, and discussions. Scientists, business leaders, policymakers, and academic practitioners will engage with the same questions, from complementary angles, in a shared space.

The purpose of the conference is not only to present knowledge, but to co-create understanding, challenge assumptions, and shape future-ready approaches to innovation that are socially responsible, measurable in impact, and grounded in real-world constraints.

All selected presenters will have a 10 minute talk, followed by 5 minus Q&A. We invite you to contribute through your perspective.

Who Should Contribute?

We invite contributions from:

  • Researchers and scientists (all career stages)
  • Doctoral students
  • Business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovation practitioners
  • Policymakers, regulators, and public-sector leaders
  • Academic leaders and practitioners engaged in collaboration with society, industry, or policy

Contributors may come from academia, business, government, NGOs, international organizations, and innovation ecosystems.

Conference Themes

All accepted contributions, scientific and practice-oriented will be integrated into shared thematic sessions built around the following core themes:

  1. CRAFTing metrics to assess true societal impact of innovation
    How can we meaningfully measure the societal value of innovation across organizations, sectors, and scales?
  2. CRAFTing social simulations to understand and accelerate innovation
    How can models, simulations, and foresight tools help us understand diffusion, adoption, and unintended consequences?
  3. CRAFTing pathways from science to business and society
    How does knowledge move—or fail to move—from research into practice, policy, and societal benefit?
  4. CRAFTing responsible innovation
    How can ethical, social, and human considerations be embedded into innovation processes from the outset?
  5. Doctoral and masters Colloquium – “3MT Talks”
    Short, high-impact presentations by early-career researchers focusing on future relevance and societal contribution.

Types of contributions

This is a single call with differentiated contribution formats.

1. Scientific Abstracts (Research-Oriented Contributions)

Intended primarily for researchers and students, these contributions present:

  • Empirical research
  • Conceptual or theoretical work
  • Methodological advances
  • Critical or reflective analyses

2. Speaker proposals (Practice, Policy & Academic Leadership)

Intended primarily for contributors from:

  • Business and industry
  • Policy and public administration
  • Academic leadership and practice-oriented roles

These contributions may take the form of:

  • Case studies (including failures and lessons learned)
  • Policy perspectives and regulatory insights
  • Strategic reflections on innovation, governance, and societal impact
  • Practice-based insights grounded in real-world experience

What makes this conference different?

  • No parallel silos: Academic, business, and policy contributions are discussed together.
  • Dialogue over dissemination: Sessions are designed to maximize discussion, not just presentation.
  • Impact-oriented: Emphasis on societal consequences, responsibility, and future readiness.
  • Interdisciplinary by design: Contributions across disciplines and sectors are actively encouraged.

Publication and visibility

  • All accepted abstracts and speaker summaries will be published in an official Book of Abstracts, available to all participants and published open access on CRAFT’s website. Each abstract and speaker summary shall also have its own dedicated webpage where there would be provision for registered users to comment publicly.
  • Selected contributions may be invited for post-conference publication opportunities (details to be announced separately).

Submission Guidelines

All contributors (scientific and speaker proposals) should submit the following details through Call for Contribution Form:

  • Title of contribution:
  • Abstract or proposal summary (max. 300 words):
  • Indication of contribution type: Scientific abstract or practice/policy contribution
  • Preferred thematics session:
  • Short bio (max. 150 words):
  • Affiliation and contact details:

Doctoral and Master’s students should additionally indicate if they wish to be considered for the 3MT Talks colloquium.

Submissions should be made via: the Abstract/Summary submission form

Important Dates

  • Contribution submission deadline: 15 February 2026
  • Notification of acceptance: ongoing basis, latest by 28th February 2026
  • Early bird registrations deadline: 14 March 2026
  • Regular registrations deadline: 30 March 2026
  • Pre-conference workshops: 13 April 2026
  • Main conference: 14-16 April 2026
  • Post conference brainstorming session: 17 April 2026

The International Conference on CRAFTing Human–Tech–Society is an invitation to step outside traditional boundaries and engage in a shared, critical, and constructive conversation about how humans, technology, and society can—and should—be shaped together.

We look forward to your contribution.