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Call for Special Track Proposals: 13th Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN2027) Conference

Theme: “XR + AI Collaboration: Co-Creating Knowledge through Globally Situated Communities of Practice”

Online Conference Dates: June 11-13, 2027
Hosted by iLRN geographic chapters in their respective time-zones

In-person Conference Dates: June 26-29, 2027
Daegu, Republic of Korea – Humanities Korea Hall, Kyungpook National University

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Conference website: https://immersivelrn.org/ilrn2027/

The Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN) invites proposals for Special Tracks to be featured at the 13th annual iLRN Conference. The conference will be held online (June 11–13, 2027) and in person at Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea (June 26–29, 2027).

The theme of iLRN2027, “XR + AI Collaboration: Co-Creating Knowledge through Globally Situated Communities of Practice”, explores the growing convergence of immersive technologies and artificial intelligence in learning, training, and knowledge creation. The conference seeks to advance our understanding of how XR and AI can support meaningful collaboration, innovation, and knowledge co-construction across diverse educational, professional, and cultural contexts.

Special Tracks provide an opportunity for researchers, educators, practitioners, artists, and developers to build focused scholarly communities around emerging or specialized topics in immersive learning that extend beyond the scope of the conference's main tracks.

SPECIAL TRACKS

Special Tracks should address innovative topics related to immersive learning and must be clearly distinct from the main conference tracks.

Potential areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• XR and Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Human-AI Collaboration in Immersive Environments
• Immersive Learning Analytics
• AI-Enhanced Virtual Worlds
• Extended Reality for Professional Development
• Digital Twins and Immersive Simulation
• Immersive Learning and Creativity
• Immersive Technologies for Sustainability
• Emerging Methodologies in XR Research
• Ethical, Responsible, and Inclusive AI in Immersive Learning
• Immersive Learning Communities of Practice
• Future Directions in XR and AI Integration

MAIN CONFERENCE TRACKS

Special Track topics must be clearly differentiated from the following main conference tracks:

Track 1. Foundations of Immersive Learning Research and Theory

Track 2. Assessment and Evaluation (A&E)

Track 3. Galleries, Libraries, Archives & Museums (GLAM)

Track 4. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access & Social Justice (IDEAS)

Track 5. STEM Education

Track 6. Language, Culture & Heritage (LCH)

Track 7. Medical & Healthcare Education (MHE)

Track 8. Nature & Environmental Sciences (NES)

Track 9. Workforce Development & Industry Training (WDIT)

Track 10. Self and Co-Regulated Learning with Immersive Learning Environments (SCILE)

SPECIAL TRACK REQUIREMENTS

Proposals should include:

• A concise Special Track title and abbreviation.
• Names and affiliations of the organizers (typically up to three co-chairs).
• A description of the topic, themes, and relevance of the Special Track.
• An explanation of how the proposed Special Track differs from the main conference tracks.
• Information on previous editions of the Special Track (if applicable).
• A public-facing description suitable for publication on the conference website.
• Types of submissions accepted by the track.
• A tentative Program Committee and reviewer list.
• A description of the planned review process.
• Short biographies of the organizers and their relevant experience.

ACCEPTED SUBMISSION TYPES

Special Tracks may accept the same submission categories as the main conference, including:

Academic Stream

• Full Papers (12–15+ pages)
• Short Papers (8–11 pages)
• Extended Abstracts (4–7 pages)
• Doctoral Colloquium submissions

iLEAD Stream

• Oral Presentations
• Poster Presentations
• Workshops
• Panel Sessions
• Special Sessions
• Guided Virtual Adventures
• Product Demonstrations

RESPONSIBILITIES OF SPECIAL TRACK CHAIRS

Accepted Special Track organizers will be responsible for:

• Promoting the Special Track.
• Building and coordinating a Program Committee.
• Managing the peer-review process using the conference EasyChair system.
• Communicating with authors and reviewers.
• Providing recommendations regarding acceptance and rejection decisions.
• Preparing a summary abstract of the Special Track for publication in the conference proceedings.

The review process and submission deadlines must align with those of the main conference.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Special Track Proposal Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: June 23, 2026
• Official Announcement of Accepted Special Tracks: June 30, 2026 (Athens, Greece)
• Academic Paper Submission Deadline: October 4, 2026

HOW TO SUBMIT

Special Track proposals must be submitted through the official proposal form:

https://tally.so/r/0Qo55B

Examples of previous iLRN Special Tracks can be found in the iLRN2026 Call for Papers:

https://www.immersivelrn.org/ilrn2026/call-for-papers/

CONTACT

For questions regarding Special Track proposals, please contact:

ilrn2027@immersivelrn.org

For additional information, please visit:

https://immersivelrn.org/ilrn2027/

We look forward to receiving your proposals and to building vibrant new communities of practice around immersive learning, XR, and artificial intelligence at iLRN2027.