The communication is conducted through the website, social media, and email at alari_conference@fas.harvard.edu. Our team is periodically releasing updates and important news via these platforms. We encourage participants to carefully review the information available on these communication channels before contacting the organizing team via email.

You can submit your proposal by filling out the Google Form available in the “Submit your Application” section. Please read all instructions carefully before selecting the type of application and submitting your proposal. No articles, book chapters, working papers, or any kind of publications are required to apply, only an abstract of your proposal.

Each participant may submit only one proposal.

Yes. While only one presentation/application is allowed per person, individuals may take on additional roles in the Conference—such as moderator or chair—as long as these do not involve multiple presentations.

The deadline to submit your proposal is December 1, 2026, until 23:59 (EST)

The conference will accommodate presenters in panels that will happen during three days. Each day will be divided into time slots of 90 minutes, during which panel sessions will take place. In each panel, participants will have an estimated time of 10-15 minutes to present. To ensure the smooth running of panels, each room will be supervised by a member of the coordination team.

During the Conference, participants will present their work orally for an estimated time of 10-15 minutes, followed by a discussion between the panelists and the audience. A conversational tone is recommended, rather than reading directly from the text. Other forms of participation will have a different structure based on the nature of their proposal.

Chairs are responsible for overseeing the full preparation and logistics of the panel, both before and during the Conference. This includes coordinating with panelists ahead of time, managing the session’s structure, introducing each panelist to the audience, and ensuring presentations run smoothly and within the allotted time.

Moderators of a panel must guide the flow of questions and answers among panelists, ensuring a structured and engaging discussion.

Panels typically include 3 to 5 participants and focus on individual presentations followed by discussion. Roundtables involve more than 5 participants and are structured as open conversations around a shared theme, with minimal or no formal presentations.

No. Only in-person participation is allowed.

Accepted participants will be notified by April 1st, 2026, and must confirm their attendance by April 15th, 2026. If you do not receive any communication from our Team by said date, it means your proposal was not accepted.

No. The Organizing Team does not provide financial assistance for accepted participants. Each participant is responsible for independently organizing their travel. However, we are actively working to secure benefits, discounts, and other forms of support to facilitate attendance. We encourage you to check our website and social media regularly for updates on these opportunities.