The call for submissions for the 31st National Land Planning Forum (2027), organized by the Department of Urban Planning at National Cheng Kung University, is now open! We cordially invite submissions from all fields.
The schedule and important details for the 31st Forum are as follows:
- Forum Date: Saturday, April 17, 2027
- Abstract Submission Deadline: Monday, December 21, 2026, at 23:59
- Review Results Announcement: Monday, January 18, 2027
- Full Paper Submission Deadline: Thursday, February 22, 2027
Abstract Guidelines
- Submissions in both Chinese and English are welcome.
- Abstracts should be approximately 1,000 words and must state the research motivation, methodology, and main results. Please refer to the “File Downloads” section on the forum website for formatting instructions.
Submission Procedure
Please register and upload your abstract (both Word and PDF files simultaneously) via the “Submission” section on the forum website. The deadline for registration and manuscript upload is December 21, 2026, at 23:59. To avoid system congestion near the deadline, early submission is strongly encouraged.
Submission Categories
Submissions are divided into General Sessions and Student Sessions:
- General Sessions: Papers will feature individual commentaries during presentations to facilitate discussion and exchange. Presenters are limited to: (1) Lecturers and above (faculty members), (2) Ph.D. students, and (3) Government officials or professionals.
- Student Sessions: Presentations will be conducted as oral presentations via on-site poster displays, reviewed and discussed collectively by session chairs and attendees. Presenters are limited to current master’s and undergraduate students. When registering, please indicate whether you wish to participate in the Paper Award competition.
The Paper Awards will be evaluated by a jury of highly impartial scholars with significant research achievements in related fields to select the top three winners and several honorable mentions. Winners will be announced and awarded during the closing ceremony on the day of the forum. If a winner is absent, their eligibility and award will be canceled.
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