Call for Proposals – DOCAM 2026

The meeting invites completed research as well as research in progress in the form of general conceptual and theoretical work, projects and case studies, creative and practical work relevant to the conference theme in the following formats:  

• Standard conference presentations
• Discussions and alternative events
• Creative works in performance or on display
• Field trips or in-situ presentations at relevant spaces around the city (logistics of travel permitting) 

For any of the above contribution types, presenters are welcome to submit a manuscript to the Proceedings from the Document Academy. 

The DOCAM’26 issue of the Proceedings from the Document Academy will be accepting submissions in the fall of 2026, sometime after the annual meeting. Dates and deadlines to be announced. The language for papers in the Proceedings is English.  

Proceedings from the Document Academy

The conference program will be juried. Prepare an extended abstract of a maximum of 500 words to submit for consideration. Besides the abstract, the form will ask you to include a title, authors, contact information, etc. Multimedia and non-traditional proposals are welcome.

If you have any questions, contact: docam26@hb.se

For submissions, please use the online submission form

• November 2025 – Call for proposals open 
• 6 March 2026 (Anywhere on earth) – Submission deadline 
• 10 April 2026 – Notifications  
• 15 April 2026 – Registration opens 
•  – Registration closes  

At least one author/contributor per submission is expected to attend the conference. We are currently awaiting the outcome of grant applications, so the decision regarding a registration fee is still pending. If a fee is required, it will not exceed €100. We are striving to organise an on-site, in-person conference. However, parts of the conference will be open for remote presentations and participation. Please note that the conference will use the CET time zone. 

The conference takes place at the University of Borås, Sweden. Borås is one of Scandinavia’s key fashion and textile cities. It has deep-rooted historical links to the textile industry, combined with a contemporary artistic and cultural vibe, including a significant street art collection. The University is located in the town centre with easy access to hotels, restaurants, shops, and public transport.

Registration opens 15 April 2026. At that time, a registration form will be available on this webpage.

Meeting venue 

DOCAM’26 will be held in the part of the university called the Textile Fashion Center.

Map of the university campus

Borås is located in the south-west part of Sweden, 60 km east of Gothenburg. The central station and bus terminal is in the city centre within walking distance to the University. If you are arriving by air, the nearest airport is Gothenburg Landvetter Airport which is located halfway between Borås and Gothenburg, around 30 min by Airport Bus. For more detailed travel information

How to get to Borås 

For information about hotels and accommodations in Borås:

Sleep well in Borås

Information on what Borås has to offer can be found at:

Borås Tourist Information 

Mats Dahlström
Helena Francke
Hanna Hallnäs
Charlie Järpvall
Anna Lundh
Ola Pilerot

For any assistance or enquires, please contact: docam26@hb.se

DOCAM'26 is the annual meeting of the Document Academy, an international network of scholars, artists and professionals in various fields, who are interested in the exploration of the concept of the document as a resource for scholarly, artistic, and professional work. 

The aim of The Document Academy is to foster a multi-disciplinary space for experimental and critical research on the document in the widest sense, drawing on scholarship, traditions and experiences from the arts and humanities, social sciences, education, and from such diverse fields as information, media, museum, archival, cultural, and science studies. 

The Document Academy originated as a co-sponsored effort by the Program of Documentation Studies, University of Tromsø, Norway, and the School of Information, University of California, Berkeley. Since then, it has convened in various locations across the globe, from Australia to France.  

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