FRAMEWORK
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various sectors of society, including education and environmental management. In the current context of climate change and environmental degradation, AI offers new opportunities to enhance environmental education, making it more effective, accessible, and personalized. This international meeting aims to explore the intersections between AI and environmental education, discussing how emerging technologies can be used to promote sustainability and environmental awareness.

The event will bring together AI experts, environmentalists, educators, researchers, and students to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices. Through lectures, workshops, and interactive sessions, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the latest innovations in AI applied to environmental education, discuss ethical and practical challenges, and discover projects aimed at a more sustainable future.

• National and international keynote speakers

• Digital influencers

• 3 Scholarships for students for oral communications

• Applications for companies/entities with AI solutions for Education

• Dozens of Oral Communications

• Dozens of Poster Communications

• Exhibition of AI solutions applied to Education and Environmental Education

• Meeting dinner

• Interpretive visit to the Creixomil green corridor

OBJETIVES
• Explore the potential of AI in environmental education
Promote understanding of how AI can be integrated into pedagogical strategies to improve environmental education, making it more interactive, personalized, and accessible.
• Facilitate the exchange of interdisciplinary knowledge
Bring together experts in AI, education, and sustainability to share experiences, innovative practices, and case studies that demonstrate the impact of smart technologies in promoting environmental awareness.
• Discuss the ethical and practical challenges of AI in the context of education
Analyze the ethical and social implications of using AI in education and environmental management, considering issues such as privacy, equitable access, and the environmental impact of technological development.
• Promote innovation in educational and environmental projects
Inspire and empower participants to implement projects that use emerging technologies to address environmental issues and educate communities about sustainability.
• Encourage collaborative networks and global partnerships
Promote the creation of collaborative networks among educators, researchers, environmentalists, and AI professionals to strengthen joint actions in support of environmental education and global sustainability.

TARGET AUDIENCE
Researchers, experts, teachers, students and the general public.

THEME OF THE CONFERENCE
Environmental (Re)Education? The challenge of emerging smart techologies

CONFERENCE LANGUAGE
Portuguese and English

SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
Deadline: january 31st, 2025

1. Oral Communications
1.1 Paper abstract submission
• The submission of the paper abstract must be made through the following link: https://forms.gle/H8iUtGqRNVxeC87L9, in Portuguese or English.
• The abstract must not exceed 2000 characters, including spaces.
• The abstract should include reference to the topic, objectives, methodology used, and conclusions.
• Abstracts must be submitted by January 31, 2025.
• Notification of abstract approval will be sent by email by February 17, 2025.

1.2 Full paper presentation
• The submission of the full paper (in Portuguese or English) for later publication in the event proceedings must follow the template and formatting defined by the IEEC organizing committee, which will be sent after abstract acceptance.
• Full papers must be submitted by April 30; otherwise, they will not be included in the event proceedings.

Oral presentations: 10 minutes
Available equipment: PC, projector, sound, wireless internet

2. Posters
2.1 Poster abstract submission
• The submission of the poster abstract must be made through the following link: https://forms.gle/H8iUtGqRNVxeC87L9, in Portuguese or English.
• Poster abstracts must be submitted by January 31, 2025.
• Notification of poster approval will be sent by email by February 17, 2025.
• The template can be downloaded via the following link: https://labpaisagem.pt/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Template_poster_PT.pptx

2.2 Posters presentations
• The content of the poster must ALWAYS include an abstract in English if the poster is designed in Portuguese.
• The poster must reference the topic, objectives, methodology used, conclusions, author’s name, institution, and email.
• Dimensions: 90 cm x 120 cm (A1).
• The poster must follow the template defined by IEEC 2025; however, the font type and design are at the author’s discretion, as long as it is legible.
• The inclusion of graphs and/or images is the sole responsibility of the author.
• Each participant must bring their printed poster and affix it in the designated areas.
• The poster must also be submitted in PowerPoint (PPT) or PDF format for later publication in the event proceedings by April 30; otherwise, it will not be included in the proceedings.

Download template poster (soon)

Poster presentations: 5 minutes, during time slots previously scheduled throughout the event.

Maximum number of submissions:
• Each author may submit up to 2 individual papers or up to 3 co-authored papers.

STUDENTS SPECIAL
Submissions until January 31, 2025

A call is open – special for students – for the submission of abstracts relevant to the theme of the event.
After review and decision by the scientific committee, 3 scholarships, covering the registration fee, will be awarded for 3 oral presentations.
We look forward to receiving your abstracts!
Submit your work now!

SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
The members of the scientific committee for IEEC 2025 are:
• Francisco Carvalho, Laboratório da Paisagem
• Gabriela Trevisan, Prochild Colab
• Luís Dourado, Universidade do Minho
• Susana Poças Falcão, Laboratório da Paisagem

Analysis of Submissions by the Scientific Committee
The acceptance of abstracts for papers and posters will be made by the scientific committee, which will inform the respective authors about the acceptance and/or suggested changes to be made.

The analysis of the works will focus on:
• Relevance of the work to the theme of the event
• Scientific quality
• Relevance and innovation

Authors will be notified of the decision regarding their submissions via email by February 17, 2025.

CALL – SHOWCASE OF TOOLS INCORPORATING AI APPLIED TO EDUCATION
Applications until January 31, 2025

During the II International Environmental Education Conference, a showcase of AI-based products supporting Education and/or Environmental Education will be created.
Applications must be submitted by January 31, 2025, through the specific form: https://forms.gle/67feEnxP8cuS5CpUA

Applications will be reviewed by the scientific committee and the event organizing committee, and all applicants will receive a response by February 17.

Participation Guidelines:

• After approval, companies/entities must ensure their presence throughout the two days of the event (February 27 and 28).
• Setup can be done preferably on February 26, during the whole day, or on the morning of February 27, starting at 7:30 am, as the event will begin at 9:00 am.
• Event hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
• The organizing committee will provide lunch for a maximum of 2 representatives per stand.
• Participation by companies/entities does not require any payment.
• The organizing committee does not cover travel or material transport expenses.
• A 2m x 2m area will be provided in an enclosed space, with a table, chair, and electricity access.
• All space decoration is the full responsibility of the company/entity.
• Setup and breakdown must take place outside the event hours and are the responsibility of the company/entity.
• The security of the stand’s materials is the full responsibility of the company/entity.
• During event hours, the stand representatives must provide necessary clarifications to participants.
• Tools that can be experimented by participants will be prioritized.

Clarifications and additional information may be requested from the organizing committee at: geral@labpaisagem.pt or by calling 253 421 218 or 968 173 837.

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

• Registration will be open from December 6, 2024, to February 21, 2025.
• Participants with communications should ensure their registration after receiving the results from the scientific committee, which will be communicated by February 17, 2025.
• Registration should be completed through the link: https://forms.gle/481Z3MCjBJBCL4bs7

* Amount with VAT, excluding dinner. Participation in the dinner on February 27 will add 36€ to the registration fee.

PAYMENT
Institution details:
Name: Laboratório da Paisagem
Bank: BPI
IBAN: PT50 0010 0000 5344 3400 0012 6
NIB: 0010 0000 53443400001 26
SWIFT Code: BBPIPTPL

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
• The registration fees include VAT.
• The registration includes lunches on both days of the event, as well as transportation for the visit on the last day. It does not include the dinner on the 27th.
• If you wish to attend the dinner on the 27th of February, an additional 36€ will be added to the registration fee.
• Registrations will only be valid upon sending the payment receipt to geral@labpaisagem.pt.
• Cancellations can be made without cost until February 16, 2025. After this date, the full amount paid will be non-refundable.

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Landscape Laboratory staff that integrate the IEEC 2025 organization:
Pedro Cunha
Rodrigo Oliveira
Susana Poças Falcão

CERTIFICATES ISSUANCE
Only presenters who are registered for the event will be issued certificates of presentation.

CLARIFICATIONS
All clarifications can be requested from the organizing committee at geral@labpaisagem.pt or by calling 253 421 218 or 968 173 837.

Low carbon event commitment
Aware of the commitment of the Municipality of Guimarães to achieve Climate Neutrality 2030, the Landscape Laboratory organizes the International Meeting on Environmental Education as a low carbon event.

In order to meet these objectives, the following measures were adopted:
•⁠ ⁠Vegetarian, seasonal and local menu at the event, to reduce the carbon footprint;
•⁠ Option for locally produced, handmade gifts, from post-production textile waste or from products of natural origin;
•⁠ Reduction of printing and waste production at the event and focus on reuse, recycling and recycling.