Share your work at the 2027 Conference for Advancing Participatory Sciences (CAPS), happening May 17–21, 2027, in Louisville, Kentucky! The call for individual presentations is now open.
Our annual conference highlights cutting-edge, evidence-based practices and connects people across disciplines to share insights, showcase innovation, and forge stronger relationships across the field.
Why Present at CAPS?
Elevate your own unique contributions at this multi-disciplinary event, where connections with science professionals, engagement specialists, funders, app designers, community leaders, and others can help you focus on and enhance your work in this field.
- What Gets Presented: Ideas and insights into the work behind participatory sciences, as well as the important scientific and community impacts that result from these practices.
- What formats can I present in? The call for individual presentations is for Talks and Posters only–see call for Organized Sessions for other formats.
- Who Should Submit: Anyone designing, implementing, or facilitating participatory science projects, or researching the broader field. We welcome submissions from students, early-career professionals, community leaders, facilitators and researchers alike.
- All Approaches Welcomed: If your project or work brings members of the public into the research process in meaningful ways, we welcome your ideas and perspective at this event.
How to submit:
The submission process is fast and straightforward with a detailed planning guide to help you prepare.
>>View Call for Individual Presentation
Submission Deadline: Tuesday 15 December 2026, 11:59pm ET
Join us in Louisville around this year’s theme—Healthy Places, Innovation Spaces—and help demonstrate how co-creating research builds healthier spaces for everyone.
