2026 SCU Conference
Call for Abstracts
2026 SCU Annual Conference
July 24–26, 2026 | Toronto, Canada
Theme: The Role of Science and Global Governments in UAP Research
Call for Abstracts
Dear Colleagues,
The Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU) invites submissions of research abstracts for
its 2026 Annual Conference, to be held July 24–26, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. The conference
theme, “The Role of Science and Global Governments in UAP Research,” focuses on scientific
studies and the role of scientific study in global governments related to Unidentified Anomalous
Phenomena (UAP). The conference provides a scholarly forum for completed or in-work
research. All submissions will undergo peer review for scholarly rigor and relevance.
Presentation Formats: SCU will offer two options for submissions presentation formats:
1. Full Presentation (45 minutes)
These sessions are based on completed or near-completed scholarly research. Presenters
will have 30–35 minutes for presentation, followed by moderated Q&A.
2. Lightning Round Presentation (15 minutes)
Lightning Round presentations are designed for concise, focused contributions. These
may include for example preliminary or exploratory research findings, or focused case
studies. Lightning presentations emphasize clarity, precision, and discussion potential
rather than full development, making them ideal for emerging or targeted work.
Topics include but are not limited to: case studies, field instruments, AI techniques, propulsion,
technosignatures, historical analysis, personal and social impact, and characterization.
Important Dates:
●Submission Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
●Date for Notification: Apr 1, 2026
●Presentations due: July 7, 2026
●Conference Dates: July 24–26, 2026
Abstracts should be sent by email to: submissions@explorescu.org. Please also indicate in the
email whether you have any preference for presentation format.
We encourage scholars from relevant disciplines to submit their work and to share this call
within their academic and professional networks.
Sincerely,
Conference Committee, Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU)
submissions@explorescu.org
SCU 2026 Annual Conference — Call for Abstracts | Q&A
Q: What is the 2026 SCU Annual Conference?
A: The 2026 SCU Annual Conference is the 9th annual scientific conference hosted by the
Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU). It provides an international forum for rigorous,
interdisciplinary research on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
Q: What is the 2026 conference theme?
A: “The Role of Science and Global Governments in UAP Research.”
The conference focuses on scientific studies and the role of scientific study in global governments related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). In addition to several speakers selected from governments, it provides a scholarly forum for completed or in-work research.
Q: When and where will the conference take place?
A: July 24–26, 2026, in Toronto, Canada.
Q: Who attends the SCU Annual Conference?
A: Attendance includes a global audience of government and academic researchers, engineers,
data scientists, social scientists, policy makers, analysts, professionals, and independent scholars. Participants represent multiple nations and disciplines, fostering serious, cross-sector dialogue grounded in evidence and rigorous methodology.
Q: Who should submit an abstract?
A: Researchers and professionals from relevant fields—including physical sciences and
engineering, AI and data science, social sciences, history, and public policy—are encouraged to
submit original work aligned with the conference theme and topics.
Q: What topics are of interest?
A: Topics include, but are not limited to:
●Field instrumentation and sensor systems
●AI and advanced data analysis techniques
●Propulsion concepts
●Technosignatures
●Personal and social impacts
●Policy and governance
●UAP characterization and classification frameworks
●Empirical UAP case studies
●Historical analyses
Q: What types of presentations are being accepted?
A: We will have two types of presentations available.
Full Presentation (45 minutes):
●Intended for completed or near-completed scholarly research. A 30–35 minute
presentation followed by moderated Q&A.
Lightning Round Presentation (15 minutes):
●For concise or exploratory contributions, focused case studies, or targeted methodological
work, wWith an emphasis on clarity, precision, and discussion potential.
Q: How do I submit an abstract?
A: Email submissions to submissions@explorescu.org and include:
●Abstract title
●Author(s) and institutional affiliation(s)
●A concise abstract summarizing objectives, methods, results, and significance
●Presentation preference for either 1) full presentation or 2) lightning round
Q: How are submissions evaluated?
A: All abstract submissions will be reviewed for clarity, scholarly rigor, relevance, and
contribution to UAP research.
Q: What are the important dates?
A:
●Abstract submission deadline: March 15, 2026
●Notification of acceptance: April 1, 2026
●Final presentation materials (slide deck) due: July 7, 2026
●Conference dates: July 24–26, 2026
Q: Where can I find more information about SCU?
A: Visit our website at ExploreSCU.org or email us at info@explorescu.org
For conference-specific questions, please use submissions@explorescu.org