Part of RRSPBL 2026
International Conference on Advancing PBL in K–12 Education
19 November 2026 | Pune, India
Jointly hosted by
Part of RRSPBL 2026
19 November 2026 | Pune, India
Jointly hosted by
Project/Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is transforming K–12 education by moving learning beyond passive knowledge acquisition towards active inquiry, exploration, and real-world problem-solving. It enables students to develop critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills that are essential for the 21st century.
Recognising the growing importance of this educational approach, MIT Vishwaprayag University, Solapur, in partnership with Agastya International Foundation and the UNESCO Centre for Problem-Based Learning, Aalborg University, Denmark, is organising the International Conference on Advancing PBL in K–12 Education on 19 November 2026 in Pune, India. The conference is being organised as part of the Fourth Regional Research Symposium on PBL (RRSPBL 2026).
Aligned with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023, the conference will bring together educators, school leaders, researchers, policymakers, industry experts, and sustainability advocates to exchange ideas, showcase innovative practices, and build meaningful collaborations that advance learner-centred, competency-based, and experiential education in India and beyond.
This special highlight of the conference explores how nature can serve as a mentor, model, and measure for designing sustainable solutions, technologies, organisations, and communities.
RRSPBL for K–12 is hosted by MIT Vishwaprayag University, Solapur, India, in collaboration with the Aalborg Centre for Problem-Based Learning in Engineering Science and Sustainability, Aalborg University, Denmark, and in partnership with the Agastya International Foundation.
The conference seeks to serve as a catalyst for innovation in K–12 education by encouraging the meaningful integration of PBL into curricula, classroom practices, and teaching approaches. It aims to empower educators and other K–12 education stakeholders to create interdisciplinary and authentic learning experiences that strengthen students' problem-solving, critical-thinking, creativity, and innovation skills, while supporting a smoother transition from school education to higher education. The conference brings together India's rich educational heritage and global best practices to explore new possibilities for the future of school education.
The poster session invites submissions across the following themes:
Teaching Sustainability through Science: Project-Based Learning / Problem-Based Learning Approaches
Classroom to Community: Transforming K–12 Science Through Real-World Projects
Redesigning Curriculum for AI-Enhanced PBL
Integrating IKS with Project-Based Learning in K–12 Education — the role of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) in advancing Project-Based Learning in K–12 education
📌 25 abstracts will be finalised for the final poster presentation session. Final posters selected for presentation will be printed by the organising committee.
| Sl.No | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration Opens | 22 Aug 2026 |
| 2 | Call for Abstracts Submission | 22 Aug 2026 |
| 3 | Abstract Submission Closes | 25 Sep 2026 |
| 4 | Acceptance Notification | 10 Oct 2026 |
| 5 | Final Poster Submission Deadline | 30 Oct 2026 |
| 6 | Posters Ready for Printing | 15 Nov 2026 |
| 7 | Conference Date | 19 Nov 2026 |
The poster session runs across four phases, from registration through final print-ready submission.
| Activity | Start Date | End Date | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conference Registration | 22 Aug 2026 | 25 Sep 2026 | Participant registration window closed |
| Poster Abstract Submission | 25 Aug 2026 | 25 Sep 2026 | Abstracts received |
| Activity | Start Date | End Date | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Review of Abstracts | 26 Sep 2026 | 10 Oct 2026 | Abstract evaluation completed |
| Notification of Selected Participants | 10 Oct 2026 | 10 Oct 2026 | Acceptance of poster notifications issued |
| Activity | Start Date | End Date | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Poster Submission | 10 Oct 2026 | 30 Oct 2026 | Final posters submitted |
| Review of Final Posters | 30 Oct 2026 | 05 Nov 2026 | Posters approved for presentation |
| Activity | Start Date | End Date | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Posters for Printing | 10 Nov 2026 | 15 Nov 2026 | Print-ready posters finalised |
Fees below apply to K–12 poster session registration. GST is applicable in addition to the listed amounts.
| Registration Window | Institutional 3 teaching faculty, incl. poster presenter |
Individual Academic / Principals / Founders |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird (before 18 Oct 2026) | INR 2,500 + GST | INR 1,000 + GST |
| Late Registration (after 18 Oct 2026) | INR 3,500 + GST | INR 1,500 + GST |