"ADLES 2026: Expression and Meaning in Superdiverse Contexts" - International Interdisciplinary Research and Arts Symposium
How do we express meaning in a world shaped by growing diversity, complexity, and technological change? In 2026, ADLES (Art, Design, Languages, Education and Social Work: Innovations in Theory and Practice) invites researchers, educators, artists, and practitioners to explore these questions together in an open, interdisciplinary environment where research meets creative practice. As an interdisciplinary research and arts symposium, ADLES 2026 brings together participants from across Europe and beyond, offering a space for exchanging ideas, testing new approaches, and building meaningful connections across the fields of art, design, languages, education, and social work. Central Subtopics: • Navigating Care, Justice, and Ethics Across Complex Societies • Communication and Multilingualism in AI Era • Artistic Practices as Sites of Encounter in Superdiverse Worlds • Learning, Inclusion and Knowledge Pluralism
More information about ADLES 2026 symposium: https://adle.kaunokolegija.lt/
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"ADLES 2026: Expression and Meaning in Superdiverse Contexts" - International Interdisciplinary Research and Arts SymposiumEvent Type
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ADLES 2026 will take place in a hybrid format, combining on-site activities in Kaunas with online participation.
Day 1 (on-site, Kaunas):
● Conference plenary session with international speakers
● Workshop for researchers: AI and research ethics – a friend or a foe
● Scientific-practical discussion Professional well-being in social services
● Welcome reception and cultural programme for participants, partners, and guests in Kauno Kolegija Arts Academy – first art school in Kaunas
Day 2 (online):
● Conference panel sessions featuring research presentations and interdisciplinary discussions
Participants attending in Kaunas will also have access to a cultural and networking programme, including:
● guided visits to the International Photography and Media Festival (IPMA),
● excursions to the M. K. Čiurlionis Gallery and Pelėdų kalnas (Hill of Owls) Gallery,
● and artistic workshops.