52^nd Annual Conference of the Association for Moral Education (AME 2026)

June 12 ~ 14, 2026, Madrid, Spain

Hotel RIU Plaza España, Madrid, Spain

Conference Theme

Re-Creating the Social Fabric in a Fragmented World: Education for Shared Responsibility

Scope & Topics

52^nd Annual Conference of the Association for Moral Education (AME 2026) will provide an international forum for researchers, educators, practitioners, and scholars to explore the role of education in rebuilding connections and strengthening the social fabric in a fragmented world. The conference will focus on moral growth, belonging, shared responsibility, moral education, civic education, character education, and socio-emotional education. The conference welcomes contributions from diverse disciplines and perspectives, including innovative research, practical applications, educational programs, and collaborative approaches that explore education as a force for rebuilding connections across social and cultural divides.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following

• Moral Development and Moral Education
• Moral Psychology
• Character Education
• Civic Education and Citizenship
• Ethics and Education
• Social and Emotional Learning
• Education for Shared Responsibility
• Belonging and Social Connection
• Education and Human Flourishing
• Moral Growth and Human Development
• Education for Social Justice
• Intercultural and Multicultural Education
• Education, Diversity and Inclusion
• Community and Relationship Building
• Educational Leadership and Moral Development
• Values Education
• Democracy and Moral Education
• Global Citizenship Education
• Educational Programs and Practices
• Innovative Approaches to Moral and Character Education

Call for Proposals

The Association for Moral Education welcomes proposals for papers, panels, and workshops that highlight innovative research, practical applications, and collaborative approaches to education as a force for rebuilding connections across divides. Proposals are welcomed from diverse disciplines and perspectives. For more information, please visit the official conference website: AME 2026 Conference Website

The conference will be hosted by the Center for Character and Human Growth at Universidad Villanueva and will be organized by Juan P. Dabdoub, Vianney Domingo, Consuelo Martínez-Priego and Ana López-Vila.

Important Dates

Submission Deadline : January 30, 2026
Notification of Acceptance : February 15, 2026
Early Bird Registration Deadline : March 15, 2026
Travel Grant Application Deadline : March 15, 2026
Travel Grant Decisions : April 25, 2026
Presenting Author Registration Deadline : April 15, 2026
Registration Deadline : May 31, 2026

Conference Highlights

• International conference on moral education and moral development
• Research presentations and scholarly discussions
• Panels and workshops
• Educational programs and practice presentations
• Opportunities for international collaboration
• Travel grant opportunities for eligible participants
• Welcome reception at the Prado Museum

Conference Venue

Hotel RIU Plaza España
Madrid, Spain

The conference will take place at Hotel RIU Plaza España, located in the heart of Madrid's Gran Vía.

Travel Grants

Funding opportunities are available for student presenters, early-career scholars, and faculty from low and lower-middle income countries. For further information about travel grants and eligibility, please visit the official conference website.

Official Conference Website

https://www.amenetwork.org/2026

AME 2026 Conference Information

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