EIMAD'26 – 10th International Meeting of Research in Music, Arts and Design

EIMAD'26 – 10th International Meeting of Research in Music, Arts and Design
25, 26 and 27 June 2026, School of Applied Arts (ESART) of the Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, Portugal.
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Freedom, Ethics and AI in Research
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With Freedom, Ethics and AI in Research as its central theme, EIMAD’26 is conceived as a forum for critical debate on the impact of artificial intelligence on artistic creation and scientific research. This year’s edition emphasises the importance of academic freedom and the social relevance of practices in design, music and the arts, while above all highlighting the ethical responsibility that must guide them.
Grounded in the guidelines of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs) and the principles of the New European Bauhaus (NEB), EIMAD’26 promotes an integrated vision that brings together research, science, culture, sustainability and quality of life.
As in previous editions, authors are invited to submit proposals that explicitly situate their research within this framework, demonstrating how their work relates to design, music or the arts, and how it engages with the SDGs and/or the NEB principles. Contributions should address one or more of the following strategic axes:
Nature and Sustainability – Research exploring the links between creative practices and the environment, addressing ecology, circularity, resource efficiency and the challenges of the European Green Deal.
Culture and Belonging – Work that promotes identity, memory, cultural diversity and a sense of community through design, music or the arts.
Equity and Inclusion – Proposals focused on valuing people, places and vulnerable communities, promoting accessibility, social justice and local impact.
Sustainable and Integrated Futures – Approaches that incorporate systems thinking, technological innovation and long-term development models, connecting artistic creation, ethics and social responsibility.
Thus, submitted articles must demonstrate their scope and framework in relation to how design, music, or the arts intersect with one or more of the SDGs or the NEB principles.
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Call for Papers
Up to January 04, 2026
https://eimad.ipcb.pt/call-for-papers/
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Communication Design
Interior and Furniture Design
Fashion and Textile Design
Digital Media
Design Education
Music and Musicology
Music Education
Arts
Other topics