We are pleased to announce the 2026 Annual Conference of the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) will be held in San Francisco from March 28 to April 1, 2026. The theme of the conference is “Re-examining Education and Peace in a Divided World.” This theme invites us to revisit one of the most enduring and foundational missions of the field—peace—on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of our Society. We encourage a broad range of submissions that reflect diverse perspectives, and aim to foster meaningful dialogue and critical reflection. Through these contributions, we hope to generate thought-provoking discussions that advance the goals of global peace, social cohesion, and justice.  We welcome proposals from across disciplines, regions, and methodologies, particularly those that focus on the intersections of peace and education, as well as those engaging with the broader dimensions of Comparative and International Education. In addition to paper presentations, the conference will offer interactive workshops and networking events designed to promote collaboration and support the growth of our field.

The Call for Submissions is now open! The deadline for all submission types is August 26, 2025, at 11:59pm ET. Please carefully review the CIES submission information for details on presentation formats, submission requirements, and review criteria.  If you already have a CIES username and password, please use them to log in to the All Academic submission system. If you are unsure whether you have an account or have forgotten your username, please contact membership@cies.us. The CIES 2026 Annual Meeting will include both on-site and virtual sessions. When submitting your proposal, you will be asked to indicate your preferred presentation format (onsite or virtual). If you have any questions, please contact the CIES Conference Team at conference@cies.us.