Call for Papers
Dear Researcher,
We are pleased to announce that the 14th International Vocational Schools Symposium (UMYOS 2026) will be held on October 6–8, 2026, in Karaman, the capital of the Turkish language, the homeland of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and the land of Yunus Emre, the poet of love and tolerance, hosted by Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University.
Since its inception in 2001, UMYOS has been a well-established and prestigious international academic platform that brings together academics, researchers, practitioners, and students working in the field of vocational and technical higher education. This year's symposium, organized under the main theme "The Future of Applied Education: Innovative Approaches in Vocational Schools," aims to discuss current challenges faced by vocational schools, share best practices, and strengthen national and international academic collaboration.
Paper Submission Process
The paper submission schedule for UMYOS 2026 is as follows:
Abstract Submission Deadline : September 11, 2026
Notification of Abstract Acceptance : September 18, 2026
Final Acceptance and Program Announcement : September 25, 2026
Full Paper Submission Deadline : October 31, 2026 (after the symposium)
Registration Fee Payment Deadlines
Early Registration : July 31, 2026
Late Registration : September 18, 2026
All abstracts will be evaluated through a double-blind peer-review process.
MAIN THEME: The Future of Applied Education: Innovative Approaches in Vocational Schools
Industry 4.0 and Artificial Intelligence-Based Production Systems
Digital Factories and Smart Manufacturing Technologies
Industry 5.0 and Human–Machine Interaction
Energy Efficiency and Environmental Technologies
Technical Education and Human Resources for Net Zero Targets
Quality and Accreditation: Strategic Approaches for Vocational Schools
Technical Infrastructure and Rapid Response Systems in Disaster and Crisis Situations
Vocational Education Policies in the Digital Transformation Process
Changing Expectations in the Labor Market and Skills Mismatch
Micro-Credentials and Lifelong Learning Approaches
Globalization and Internationalization in Vocational Education
The Role of Vocational Schools in Regional Development
Equity, Access, and Social Inclusion in Education
Digitalization and Simulation-Based Learning in Health Education
Training of Healthcare Personnel in Crisis and Disaster Situations
Sustainable Healthcare Systems and Green Hospital Practices
Studies in Technical Sciences
Studies in Natural Sciences
Studies in Social Sciences
Studies in Health Sciences
We cordially invite you to contribute to UMYOS 2026 with your valuable academic work and become a part of this international platform for academic exchange and collaboration.
Kind regards,
UMYOS 2026 Organizing Committee
Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University
Karaman, Türkiye
We are pleased to announce that the 14th International Vocational Schools Symposium (UMYOS 2026) will be held on October 6–8, 2026, in Karaman, the capital of the Turkish language, the homeland of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and the land of Yunus Emre, the poet of love and tolerance, hosted by Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University.
Since its inception in 2001, UMYOS has been a well-established and prestigious international academic platform that brings together academics, researchers, practitioners, and students working in the field of vocational and technical higher education. This year's symposium, organized under the main theme "The Future of Applied Education: Innovative Approaches in Vocational Schools," aims to discuss current challenges faced by vocational schools, share best practices, and strengthen national and international academic collaboration.
Paper Submission Process
The paper submission schedule for UMYOS 2026 is as follows:
Abstract Submission Deadline : September 11, 2026
Notification of Abstract Acceptance : September 18, 2026
Final Acceptance and Program Announcement : September 25, 2026
Full Paper Submission Deadline : October 31, 2026 (after the symposium)
Registration Fee Payment Deadlines
Early Registration : July 31, 2026
Late Registration : September 18, 2026
All abstracts will be evaluated through a double-blind peer-review process.
MAIN THEME: The Future of Applied Education: Innovative Approaches in Vocational Schools
Industry 4.0 and Artificial Intelligence-Based Production Systems
Digital Factories and Smart Manufacturing Technologies
Industry 5.0 and Human–Machine Interaction
Energy Efficiency and Environmental Technologies
Technical Education and Human Resources for Net Zero Targets
Quality and Accreditation: Strategic Approaches for Vocational Schools
Technical Infrastructure and Rapid Response Systems in Disaster and Crisis Situations
Vocational Education Policies in the Digital Transformation Process
Changing Expectations in the Labor Market and Skills Mismatch
Micro-Credentials and Lifelong Learning Approaches
Globalization and Internationalization in Vocational Education
The Role of Vocational Schools in Regional Development
Equity, Access, and Social Inclusion in Education
Digitalization and Simulation-Based Learning in Health Education
Training of Healthcare Personnel in Crisis and Disaster Situations
Sustainable Healthcare Systems and Green Hospital Practices
Studies in Technical Sciences
Studies in Natural Sciences
Studies in Social Sciences
Studies in Health Sciences
We cordially invite you to contribute to UMYOS 2026 with your valuable academic work and become a part of this international platform for academic exchange and collaboration.
Kind regards,
UMYOS 2026 Organizing Committee
Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University
Karaman, Türkiye
