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Conference theme:

The 20th APSSA International Conference will be centred around the following theme and sub themes.

Innovation & Humanity: Cultivating Wholistic Student Development in the AI Era.

1. Nurturing human capabilities by smartly leveraging AI and technology

2. Fostering a student life that flourishes by promoting well-being and digital mindfulness

3. Empowering students’ lifelong growth through interdisciplinary learning that harnesses AI

for good

CALL FOR ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION IS opened. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST.

20th APSSA 2026 – Abstract Submission Form 
 

The 20th APSSA International Conference Organising Committee invites you to submit an abstract for research, practitioner or case study papers for consideration for inclusion in the conference programme. Abstracts will be selected based on relevance to the theme and sub-themes of the conference. If you have any ideas that do not fit entirely within the themes, please continue to submit your abstract and we will categorise your abstract accordingly.

Please review the information below and submit it via the Abstract submission portal before the deadline (GMT+8/SGT 5pm, 17 August 2026).  Selected abstracts presenter(s) may be asked to submit a full paper (4,000 words) to be considered for proceedings publication, after the conference.

The abstract submitted should not exceed 500 words i.e. approximately one (1) MS Word page document, and also include an additional 500-character summary. It should be a concise summary of what will be presented, including a title and the aim of the presentation, key discussion points, and practical implications/ general implications.


 

Abstract should:

1. Be written in 500 words or fewer and submitted in MS Word or PDF format
2. Include an additional up to 500-character summary
3.Named as follows:
20thAPSSA2026_Presenter LastName_Subtheme_Title (e.g. 20thAPSSA2026_Adillo_2_Evaluating the Effectiveness of Support Programmes for Transition)
4. Include the focus of the presentation, e.g., research outcomes, provision of practical applications related to student affairs
5. Include background/context, including relevant literature
6. Include description and method of evaluative data collection and analysis
7. Include a summary of the conclusion to the paper
 
Important dates (2026)
 • 17 August 2026 (Monday)-Abstract Submission Deadline
 • 14 September 2026 (Monday)-Notification of Abstract Acceptance
 • October 2026-Deadline for Submission of Revised Abstracts / Presentation Materials (if applicable)

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SUBMISSIONS

IMPORTANT DATES ​

1
June

Call for abstracts

3
AUG

Early bird registration opens

17
Aug

Abstract submission deadline

14
Sep

Announcement of abstract acceptance

28
Sep

Deadline for accepted presenters to register late 

30
Sep

Early bird registration closes at 23:59 on 30 September 2026 (GMT+8)

01
Oct


Standard Registration opens

01
Nov

Deadline for Submission of Revised Abstracts/ Presentation Materials (if applicable)

8
NOV


Standard Registration closes at  23:59 on 8 November 2026 (GMT+8).

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