The 2025 ALTER Conference theme of ‘Transformations’ is an invitation to analyse dynamics of change in disability rights and disability research. The underpinning question is whether changes in the various social, cultural, economic and political systems shaping the lives of persons with disabilities have reduced inequalities or lead to more pessimistic conclusions about increasing exclusion and precarity, including in the research arena.

We warmly welcome you to the beautiful mountain city of Innsbruck. 

1 December 2024    Abstract submission opens

31 January 2025     Submission deadline for abstracts 

15 March 2025        Decisions by the Scientific Committee 

25 April 2025          Deadline for conference registration for presenters

8-10 July 2025        Conference in Innsbruck (starts 12:45 on 8 July, finishes 17:30 on 10 July)