| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Submissions Open | 2026-02-01 |
| Submission Deadline | 2026-03-27 |
| Reviews due | 2026-04-27 |
| Review Decision Notifications | 2026-05-10 |
| Registration Deadline | 2026-06-08 |
| Preconference Workshop | 2026-09-30 |
| Conference day 1 | 2026-10-01 |
| Conference day 2 | 2026-10-02 |
Conference
Date: Sept 30-Oct 2nd, 2026
Location: Tilburg University, The Netherlands
Venue: Simon Building, Prof. Cobbenhagenlaan 225
Tilburg University will host the first annual meeting of the Theory Methods Society. The conference will last two days, with an optional social program and a preconference workshop (to be announced).
Important Dates
Preliminary Program
| Date | Start | End | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-29-2026 | 12:00 | 17:00 | Preconference workshop |
| 01-10-2026 | 9:00 | 10:00 | Coffee/socializing |
| 01-10-2026 | 10:00 | 11:00 | Keynote 1 |
| 01-10-2026 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 2 submitted talks (20 min talk + 10 min Q&A) |
| 01-10-2026 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 2 submitted talks (20 min talk + 10 min Q&A) |
| 01-10-2026 | 13:00 | 14:00 | Lunch + Posters |
| 01-10-2026 | 14:00 | 14:30 | Posters |
| 01-10-2026 | 14:30 | 15:30 | Keynote 2 |
| 01-10-2026 | 15:30 | 17:00 | Workshops/hackathons |
| 01-10-2026 | 18:00 | 22:00 | Conference Dinner |
| 02-10-2026 | 9:00 | 10:00 | General Assembly (with coffee) |
| 02-10-2026 | 10:00 | 11:00 | Keynote 3 |
| 02-10-2026 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 2 submitted talks (20 min talk + 10 min Q&A) |
| 02-10-2026 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 2 submitted talks (20 min talk + 10 min Q&A) |
| 02-10-2026 | 13:00 | 14:00 | Lunch |
| 02-10-2026 | 14:00 | 15:00 | Keynote 4 |
| 02-10-2026 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 8x5 minute lightning talks + general discussion |
| 02-10-2026 | 16:00 | 17:00 | Closing session |
Types of Events
Keynotes
An invited talk of approximately 40 minutes, followed by 20 minutes of discussion.
Keynotes
An invited format, where participants work on an interactive activity in smaller groups, with the aim to bring multiple perspectives to bear on an urgent issue in theory (methods).
Submitted Talks
This format is a 20 minute talk, plus 10 minute discussion or Q&A. Anyone can submit a talk like this, and multiple presenters can share the stage to present a join project or discuss opposing views. Optionally, indicate whether your submitted talk should be considered for a Lightning Talk or Poster slot, if it is not selected for a Submitted Talk.
Lightning Talks
This format is a 5 minute elevator pitch to present a paper, idea, software, or other resource.
Poster
There is a 1.5 hour slot for poster presentations, during which there is a walking lunch in the same room to stimulate conversations.
Participation Costs
Expected: 50-100 euros
This covers participation in all sessions, catering during the conference days, and participation in the conference dinner.
Registration
You can apply for the summer school via link to be anounced.
We can accommodate a maximum of 40 participants. Please note that participants will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis, and registration is only confirmed after you have received an email from us. We maintain a waiting list for participants who sign up beyond the first 40.