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.
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
Wayne Kilby receiving his award
Mark Young's performance
Monday evening entertainment
Capturing memories
Post-annual dinner karaoke
EHF2025 walking football squad
Susan Charlesworth's keynote
Annual dinner entertainment
This year's posters
Presenters in action
President's award winners
Enjoying the drinks reception
Presentations in action
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 will open on 1 October and close on 19 November.
How can I persuade my company that this will be a good event for me to go to?
We've put together a brief business case letter you can use that contains lots of reasons why you should attend this event. It's provided as an editable document so you can adapt it as you wish and send it to your manager or budget holder.
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.
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!
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