International Conference | September 17–18, 2026 ipbl2026@w-hs.de
On-site Conference

International Conference on Intercultural Project-Based Learning

IPBL 2026 brings together educators, researchers, and international partners to explore project-based learning, intercultural collaboration, and innovative academic practice.

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About the Conference

A conference focused on collaboration across cultures

Intercultural Project-Based Learning connects collaborative, project-driven education with intercultural exchange and real-world learning.

Intercultural Learning

Explore how students and educators work across cultural and disciplinary boundaries in meaningful academic projects.

Project-Based Education

Discover approaches that support problem solving, teamwork, and applied learning in real educational settings.

Global Exchange

The conference is designed for in-person exchange while also allowing online involvement from international contributors.

Conference Format

An on-site conference

The conference will take place on site, including presentations, workshops, project presentations, and best-practice panels. Online participation is also possible.

Keynotes

Perspectives from experts in intercultural and project-based learning.

Workshops

Interactive sessions focused on practical tools and teaching methods.

Presentations

Examples of successful academic projects, collaborations, and best practices.

Important Dates

Key deadlines for IPBL 2026

July 15, 2026
Submission Deadline
July 30, 2026
Notification of Acceptance
August 15, 2026
Registration Deadline
September 17–18, 2026
Conference Dates
Call for Papers

Submit your contribution

We welcome contributions related to project-based learning, intercultural competence, international collaboration, and innovative teaching practice.

Submission Formats

  • Research papers
  • Workshop proposals
  • Project presentations
  • Best-practice talks
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Maximum length changed from 300 to 500 words.
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Publications

Conference outputs

Accepted papers, project presentations, and workshop descriptions will be published as a Technical Report and made available to participants. Selected papers are planned for post-conference publication, with further details to be announced during the event.

Program Committee

International Academic Committee

Alfonso Harrison

Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

Manfred Meyer (Chair)

Westfälische Hochschule, Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Sebastian Mukumbira

Namibia University of Science and Technology, Windhoek, Namibia

Joshelyn Paredes

Universidad Católica San Pablo, Arequipa, Peru

Michael Wendland

Westfälische Hochschule, Bocholt, Germany

Venue & Logistics

Hosted at Westfälische Hochschule, Campus Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Participants joining on site will receive venue information, travel guidance, and accommodation suggestions after registration. Online participants will receive access details before the conference.

Registration

Register by email

Registration is required for participation. The conference will take place on site, and online participation is also possible. Please contact the conference organizers by email.

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Sponsors

Conference sponsors

We are grateful for the support of our sponsors, whose contributions help make this conference possible.

Supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Federal Ministry of of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR).

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45897 Gelsenkirchen
Germany

Represented by the President
Prof. Dr. Bernd Kriegesmann

IPBL2026 is organised by the GIPE++ Project

Westphalian University GIPE++ Project

Represented by
Prof. Dr. Manfred Meyer

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