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 papers submitted to the symposium are evaluated through a double-blind peer review process in order to maintain scientific quality.

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

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