International XR-Metaverse Conference (XRM2026)

The International XR-Metaverse Conference (https://www.xrm2026.com/call-for-papers) is an annual immersive tech event of the International Association of Immersive Technology Innovation (IAITI) and it aims to bring industry and academia together in order to discuss, present and show case latest trends in the immersive technology arena. The conference in 2026 will focus on the theme of Converging Realities: Industry, Education, & AI-Enabled Virtual Worlds

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

We are inviting 3 types of abstract submissions for the 2026 conference:

1. Scientific Track
   • Extended abstract length: max. 3 pages (excl. references). Suggested structure is 1. Introduction, 2. Literature Review, 3. Methodology, 4. Findings, 5 Conclusion. 6. References.          
2. PHD Poster Track
   • This track will be suitable for research students who would like to present their ideas. Max 3 pages (excl. references). Suggested structure is 1. Introduction, 2. Literature Review, 3. Methodology, 4. Findings, 5 Conclusion. 6. References.                                                                                                                                                                                     
3. Industry Track
   • Extended abstract length: max. 3 pages (excl. references). Suggested structure is 1. Company Description, 2. Project Summary, 3.  Project Details, 4. Feedback from End Users, 5 Future Outlook, 6 Conclusion.

• Guidelines

  • There are no strict formatting requirements. Please submit a blind copy for the review process. All abstract submissions must be in English and submitted as a PDF file. The document file should not contain information that unnecessarily identifies the authors, their institutions, or their places of work.

• Submission

  • All abstracts must be submitted via Easy Chair: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=xrm2026

• Deadline: 31 January 2026

• Presentations

  All accepted papers are expected to be presented during the conference. Authors of accepted scientific and industry abstracts will be expected to attend the conference and make a 10 min presentation. Submissions under the poster track are expected to design an A2 poster and display and present this during the conference.

Committees

Organizing Committee

Conference Host and Local Chair - Prof. Vladimir Kuts (vladimir.kuts@taltech.ee)

Dr. Simone Pizzagalli (simone.pizzagalli@taltech.ee)

Dr. Aleksei Tepljakov (aleksei.tepljakov@taltech.ee)

Prof. Eduard Petlenkov (eduard.petlenkov@taltech.ee)

Armin Remenyi (armin.remenyi@taltech.ee)

Academic Program Chair - Dr. Mandy Claudia tom Dieck (c.tom-dieck@mmu.ac.uk)

Local programme chair - Dr. Simone Pizzagalli (simone.pizzagalli@taltech.ee)

Scientific/Technical local chair - Prof. Eduard Petlenkov (eduard.petlenkov@taltech.ee)

Registration chair - Armin Remenyi (armin.remenyi@taltech.ee)

Social media chair - Eva Roosaar

Saamuel Stepanov

Web chair - Dr. Aleksei Tepljakov (aleksei.tepljakov@taltech.ee)

Publicity Chair USA - Prof. Sun Joo (Grace) Ahn (sunjooahn@gmail.com)

Publicity Chair Europe - Prof. Philipp Rauschnabel (philipp.rauschnabel@unibw.de)

Publicity Chair MENA - Dr. Ramy Hammady (r.hammady@essex.ac.uk)

Publicity Chair Asia - Prof. Seokchan Jeong (scjeong@deu.ac.kr)