Conference Programme
Lessons from the Past will take place from the 23rd March to the 24th March, 2026.
The conference will be a hybrid event.
Presentations will be no more than 15 minutes including time for questions and will take place on day 1.
While attendees can tune in online, speakers will need to attend in-person. This is due to the possibility of their policy recommendation being selected for further discussion in one of our workshops. Please keep this in mind if you plan to submit an abstract!
Day 1 – 23/03/2026: Keynote, Talks and Voting
Our keynote speech will be given by Professor Robert Kelly, University of Wyoming, author of “The Fifth Beginning”, recipient of the Felicia A. Horton Book Award, 2018.
Talks must result in a tangible recommendation to a specified body (e.g. a non-profit institution, local council, University, Government department, or even the United Nations) designed to progress a defined UN sustainable development goal. Our presenters will explain how their knowledge of the past supports their recommendation, in talks of 15 minutes.
At the end of Day 1, attendees in-person and online will be invited to take part in rank choice voting, selecting their top 3 recommendations in order of preference.
Day 2 – 24/03/2026: Posters, Workshops and Prizes
The second day will comprise allotted time for poster viewing and workshop discussions for attendees. Each workshop will discuss one of the top 3 voted policy recommendations. The speaker and a conference organiser will be on hand to facilitate discussion and collaboration.
Attendees will be given the opportunity to sign each policy recommendation.
The day will end with concluding remarks, and poster prizes.