Reykjavík, May 23 – 24, 2026
Dear Colleagues and Philosophical Practitioners
The Society of Philosophy Teachers in Iceland welcomes you to the 12th Nordic Conference on Philosophical Practice.
Join us in Reykjavík where we will explore how philosophical practice can contribute to a peaceful world.
Conference symbol:
The questioning flower. A big question is made of many smaller ones within it.
Made by philosopher / artist Ingimar Ó. Waage and his daughter Sólrún Ylfa Ingimarsdóttir, an artist and a musician.
PEACE & POSSIBILITIES
For peace to become a reality, we must first be able to imagine it. This conference will dive into the questions surrounding peace:
- How can philosophy contribute to peace between nations and people?
- What is the role of philosophical practice in fostering inner peace and resilience?
- How can we apply philosophical methods to create possibilities for a more harmonious future for young people and society at large?
REGISTRATION FORM
Early-bird registration ends on March 18, 2026. We request that all attendees register by May 7, 2026.
Key Conference Details
Dates: May 23–24, 2026
Venue: Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð (gymnasium, high-school), Hamrahlíð 10, 105 Reykjavík
Registration Fee: €60, but €50 for Early-bird registration by March 18
Note: All attendees, including presenters, must register and pay.
Refreshments and lunch are included in the fee, but dinner is not.
However we ask you to state if you will join us for dinner on Friday,
Saturday and/or Sunday.
The Conference will be streamed live to registered participants. Therefore, off-site participation is possible, but may have limitations regarding interactivity.
Questions/inquiries: please mail us to heimspekikennarar@gmail.com
Programme Highlights – Whitsun 2026
Friday, May 22
19:00: Informal Downtown Social Gathering. Join us for an optional evening of networking, light dinner, and drinks (cost not included in the fee).
Saturday, May 23
9:00: Refreshments
9:20: Opening Ceremony and Keynote Address: Guðbjörg R Jóhannesdóttir, philosopher and professor at Iceland University of the Arts
12:00: Lunch
14:30 Field trip. Bus ride provided from Conference Venue to our destination. Timely gathering required at the parking lot at 14:30
15:00: Walk in Nature. A refreshing group walk to connect and reflect in nature on the outskirts of Reykjavík with a professional tour guide.
18:00: Day Programme concludes
19:30: Optional dinner downtown (cost not included)
Sunday, May 24
9:00: Refreshments
9:20: Programme resumes with Keynote Address: Emma Björg Eyjólfsdóttir, academic at The University of Iceland
12:00: Lunch
17:00: Conference concludes
19:00: Optional dinner downtown (cost not included)
Call for Presentations
We invite scholars and practitioners to submit proposals that address the questions outlined above, or any topics within philosophical practice.
Presentation Formats:
- Presentation: Traditional paper presentation. 40 minutes total, including Q&A.
- Workshop/Practical Demonstration: An interactive session focused on a practical method. 60 minutes total.
Important notice
All participants, i.e. presenters, workshop instructors or regular, are required to register.
Speakers are kindly asked to adhere strictly to the time limit to ensure the smooth running of the conference.
Submission Deadlines
Deadline for Abstracts (Max 300 words): May 1, 2026
USE THE REGISTRATION FORM TO SUBMIT
Acceptance Notification: April 12, 2026 for those that have submitted their presentation. You will be notified about the acceptance or rejection of your proposal.
If you submit presentation after April 12 we will send a notification within a few days about whether or not the presentation has been accepted or not.
Registration & Payment
Early-bird registration ends on March 18, 2026. We request that all attendees register by May 7, 2026.
The Conference will be streamed live to registered participants. Therefore, off-site participation is possible, but may have limitations regarding interactivity.
We look forward to practicing philosophy with you in Reykjavík
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The programme will be updated on topics and time of presentations/workshops after submissions.