iLRN2026 WebSite Updates
Nov 26 2025
The following website updates are required:
In the call-for-papers page
https://www.immersivelrn.org/ilrn2026/call-for-papers/
KEYNOTE AND FEATURED TALKS
In-person Keynote - Prof. Guido Makransky, University of Copenhagen
In-person Keynote - Prof. David Joseph Brown, Nottingham Trent University
In-person Keynote - Prof. Eleni Kyza, Cyprus University of Technology
Online Keynote - Prof. Barney Dalgarno, University of Canberra
In-person Feature Speaker - Dr. Elina Megalou, Diophantus
In-person Feature Speaker -Daniel Mitelpukt, Diophantus, Imperial College London
In-person Feature Speaker - Prof. Michalis Paraskevas, University of Peloponnese
Online Feature Speaker - Prof. Panayiotis Koutsabasis and Assoc. Prof. Spyros Vosinakis, University of the Aegean
Online Feature Speaker - P.L. Vassiliki Bouki, University of Westminster
Remove the following content from the In the call-for-papers page and move it to the
https://www.immersivelrn.org/ilrn2026/program-overview/
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
iLRN2026 Program will bring together researchers, educators, and innovators from around the world to explore the future of immersive learning. Through keynotes, paper presentations, workshops, and hands-on experiences, participants will engage with the latest developments in XR, simulations, virtual worlds, and AI-powered learning environments. Beyond the academic program, attendees will enjoy a rich social schedule packed with opportunities to explore the beauty and history of Athens—a city that not only inspires with its ancient landmarks but also showcases its modern capacities for immersive and experiential learning. Here is an overview of the conference program.
| iLRN2026 Conference Overview | ||||
| Friday, June 26, 2026 | Saturday, June 27, 2026 | Sunday, June 28, 2026 | Monday, June 29, 2026 | Tuesday, June 30, 2026 |
| Hosting Location | Hosting Location | Hosting Location | Hosting Location | |
| Pre-Conference Day Tour at Nafplio | The Great Hall, NKUA Rectorate Building, Downtown, Athens | Department of Pedagogy & Primary Education, NKUA, Kolonaki, Athens | Department of Pedagogy & Primary Education, NKUA, Kolonaki, Athens | Department of Pedagogy & Primary Education, NKUA, Kolonaki, Athens |
| Join us for a day trip to Nafplio, a charming seaside town in the Peloponnese, just two hours from Athens. Once the first capital of modern Greece, Nafplio is known for its scenic harbor, Venetian and Neoclassical architecture, and romantic atmosphere. We'll visit the Palamidi Fortress and Bourtzi Castle, swim in crystal-clear waters, and enjoy a relaxed stroll and dinner in the old town before heading back to Athens. | Welcome Ceremony | |||
| Keynote* | Keynote* | Keynote* | ||
| Featured Talk | Featured Talk | Featured Talk | Featured Talk | |
| TECH-EDU - DSAI | ||||
| Presentations | Presentations | Presentations | Presentations | |
| Workshops - Posters - Demos | Workshops - Posters - Demos | Closing Ceremony | ||
| Nafplio | Social Program | |||
| Acropolis Museum |
+ Awards Ceremony |
Aitherion Experience | ||
| Visit the first university established in Greece, originally housed in a historic building in Plaka—the oldest neighborhood in Athens—at the foot of the Acropolis. NKUA | Game Night | Conference Dinner | ||
* Keynote Speakers
Guido Makransky, University of Copenhagen
David Joseph Brown, Nottingham Trent University
Eleni Kyza, Cyprus University of Technology