Ergonomics & Human Factors 2026

Call for Submissions

At EHF2026, the human factors community will come together to explore how we adapt, innovate and thrive in a rapidly changing world. This is your chance to be part of a vibrant, future-focused event that celebrates insight, impact and interdisciplinary collaboration. Whether you're advancing research, driving innovation or sharing lessons, contribute to a programme that reflects the diversity and dynamism of human factors practice. If your work helps shape safer, smarter and more sustainable systems, we want to hear from you.

Topics

Within the overarching theme of ‘Adapting to the Future’, we welcome submissions across sectors including healthcare & medical devices, defence & security, construction & manufacturing, energy & transport. We’re also keen to explore cross-cutting topics such as AI & emerging technologies, behaviour & safety culture, UX design & human-centred innovation.

Format

EHF2026 will span three energising days of hands-on masterclasses on tools and techniques, a dedicated doctoral consortium for PhD students, engaging keynotes, lectures, panel discussions, and paper and poster presentations that spark dialogue and discovery.

Submissions

We’re inviting 2-page, short paper submissions. After successful peer review, you’ll be invited to expand your work to 8-pages if you wish, all published in Contemporary Ergonomics & Human Factors 2026. This is a great opportunity to share your insights with a wide audience and contribute to the evolving conversation around human factors.

Submission template

All submissions will need to follow the template but you can adapt it to your content.

First time submitting?

If you haven't submitted a paper to this conference before or you want a refresher on what we’re looking for, come along to our online Q&A on Zoom on 10 October. Find out more

Ready to submit your paper?

If your paper is finished and ready to submit, click the button to go to Oxford Abstracts (OA). If you have an account with OA already, you can use the same log in details. If not, it's quick and easy to create one and submit your paper.

Key dates

Submissions open: 1 October 2025
Submissions close: 19 November 2025
Notifications by: 31 January 2026

About the venue

EHF2026 will take place on 27-29 April 2026 at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham.

With state-of-the-art facilities, nestled within the University of Nottingham’s 330-acre green campus, and a strong commitment to sustainability, the venue reflects the City of Nottingham’s ambition to become a net zero carbon city by 2028 - a fitting backdrop for a conference focused on future adaptation.

What you can expect

While we carry on planning the event, take a look at these pictures from last year's conference.

Lunch in the sun Break time Enjoying the weather! A round of applause Annual dinner celebrations EHF2025 Monday evening entertainment Capturing memories Post-annual dinner karaoke EHF2025 walking football squad Susan Charlesworth's keynote This year's posters Presenters in action President's award winners Enjoying the drinks reception Hope Powell's keynote

FAQs

Got a question? Check the frequently asked questions below or email us.

When do paper submissions open for EHF2026?

Submissions are open now and close on 19 November.

How do I make a submission?

You start by downloading a submission template. This is a Word document that lays out how you must format your paper. We need all papers to be formatted the same way, firstly because it ensures your paper includes all the necessary content, secondly it makes them much easier to review, and thirdly because accepted papers will be published in a digital book so it will help the reader if the format is consistent.

We’re initially only looking for short paper submissions of two pages. Your references can be in addition.

Once you've written your paper, ask someone else to read it to ensure it makes sense and that there are no typos or grammatical errors (reviewers don't like these!) - and to make sure that it flows well, sets out your work in a coherent way and follows the format exactly. Your paper will be reviewed on the basis of originality, technical merit, readability and relevance to the conference.

When you're happy with your paper, you'll need to upload it as a Word document into our online submission system called Oxford Abstracts (OA). If you haven't used OA before, you'll need to set up an account, otherwise use your existing log in details, and follow the instructions on submitting your paper. You'll need to copy the abstract (summary) from your paper into a field in OA so have it open to start with.

You can stop and start your submission at any time, what you've already entered will be saved.

When all fields have been completed and you've uploaded your paper, your submission will be ready for us to review.

I'm interested in submitting a paper. How will it be reviewed?

All paper submissions are double-blind peer-reviewed. This means you don't know who the reviewers are and they don't know who you are (as you're instructed not to put authors names or affiliations on this initial submission). Your paper will be allocated to three reviewers (two from our list of reviewers and one from our Programme Committee, all of whom are volunteer members).

They will review your submission independently within Oxford Abstracts (our online submission system), working through a short series of questions with set, graded responses. The questions relate to originality, technical merit, readability and relevance to the conference.

The score for your paper will be aggregated from the three reviews and there is a final review by the Programme Committee after which the decision is made to accept or decline your paper.

Award for conference attendance

If you're a Student or Graduate Member of the CIEHF, you could get up to £500 towards your travel expenses to attend and present at this conference!
Find out more

Interested in being an exhibitor or sponsor at this event?

With a potential to be in front of hundreds of professionals, you'll be able to get your message and branding across to a quality audience, whether you're looking for someone to join your team or you have a service or product to sell. If you need help or have questions, please email us or call on 0330 135 9833. See more details and prices

Sponsorship and exhibition bookings open on 1 October