Internationalism at a Crossroads: Building Resilient Pathways for Global Development
The global project of internationalism is now at a crossroads. Widening inequalities, democratic backsliding, geopolitical fragmentation, and the weaponization of aid and information are testing the very foundations of global development. Meanwhile, communities around the world face intensifying climate disasters, displacement, and debt crises that expose the limits of existing multilateral frameworks.
At a time when both the need for global solidarity and the failures of global governance have never been more apparent, the question before us is clear: What forms of internationalism can sustain a just and resilient future?
Building on the momentum of CASID 2025 and its theme Reframing Togetherness, the 2026 Conference invites papers, panels, and conversations that explore new pathways for global cooperation, pathways that recognize interdependence while resisting domination. We seek contributions that interrogate the assumptions of “development” and “internationalism” while offering constructive visions for renewal, repair, and resilience.
We welcome submissions (papers and panels) that consider pluriversality and diverse ways of knowing, valuing all human lives, justice for all, ending xenophobia, putting people before profit, and rethinking poverty and wellbeing.
The 2026 CASID Conference Committee.
2026 Call for Proposals
In light of this broad thematic context, CASID invites proposals that address any of these issues from a range of disciplinary, theoretical, and methodological perspectives, as well as general submissions. We welcome submissions (papers and panels) that consider pluriversality and diverse ways of knowing, valuing all human lives, justice for all, ending xenophobia, putting people before profit, and rethinking poverty and wellbeing.
Possible themes for papers and panels include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Decolonization and Knowledge Production
- Marginalized Voices and Intersectional Justice
- Extractivism and Resource Frontiers
- Migration, Mobility, and Borders
- Climate Change and Adaptation
- Sustainability and the Environment
- Governance, Power, and Policy
- Intersectional Perspectives (gender, disability, citizenship, etc.)
- Art, Culture, and Storytelling
- Urban Inequalities and Infrastructures
- Technology, Data, and the Future
- Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Agriculture, and Sustainable Livelihoods
Conference Format
CASID 2026 will focus on in-person participation. For those concerned about travel, time zone differences or internet connectivity, we will endeavor to provide options for live and pre-recorded virtual presentations. Please notify CASID in your submission if you wish to participate virtually.
Submission Types
All submissions will be reviewed.
Standalone Papers: Single- or co-authored standalone papers will be assigned to a parallel session in the program. Parallel sessions will be assigned a chair/discussant. We envision a maximum of 4 papers per session. Paper submissions should have an abstract of no more than 250 words that highlights the main aim of the paper and key empirical findings or conceptual, paradigmatic, or methodological arguments. Empirical papers should also provide a short description of the research methods and/or datasets. Non-empirical papers should provide a summary of the key intellectual debates or context, literature, or antecedents to the argument being presented.
Panel or Roundtable: Panels of papers on a specific issue or theme or roundtable discussions should have no more than 4 papers or presenters to allow adequate time for presentation and discussion. Proposals for panels should include a title and description of the panel theme and rationale (250-300 words), and include the names of presenters, titles, and short abstracts (250 words) for each paper. Proposals for roundtable discussions should include a title and description of the issue(s), theme, and aims (250-300 words), and list the panel presenters with a very short description of each presenter’s intended contribution to the discussion (50 words). All panel and roundtable proposals should also include the name and contact information of the lead organizer who will also act as chair.
Author Meets Critics sessions. We welcome roundtables or other discussion formats addressing recently published books or reports in the field. Proposals should include a description (300 words) listing the title of the published volume, its relevance for the debates in the field, and a list of participants including the author, a chair, and up to three ‘critics.’ Books published by early career scholars and/or critically examining development debates from interdisciplinary perspectives will be given priority.
Workshops. Proposals should identify a lead organizer(s) and, in case there are additional facilitators, state the names of the entire workshop team. Organizers should be mindful that workshops are intended to involve active participation from attendees and are not in lieu of roundtable discussions or paper presentations. Standard workshops will be given a 90-minute slot. Should organizers feel they require a double-slot (180-minutes), this may be accommodated if space in the program permits.
Three categories of workshops are solicited:
Action for Change Workshop: Intended to promote scholar-practitioner engagement on a range of critical development issues to share strengths, problem-solve challenges, and plan collaborative actions with a view on considering action for change. Examples include: presenting and soliciting participation for advocacy strategies and campaigns; broader engagement on community and development programs; feedback on programmatic and policy initiatives; etc.
Research Workshop: Examples of workshops in this category include, but are not limited to: research and academic-related skills training for scholars (newer and established) and practitioners; presentation of research and evaluation tools for feedback; in-depth methodological considerations of community research, and ‘development’ projects and programs; presentation of pilot projects and solicitation of commentary of future research design; etc.
Open Workshop: Proposals are welcome for workshops that fall outside of the other two categories.
Instructions for Submission
The deadline to receive submissions is 13 January 2026.
Submissions will be accepted on the electronic conference submission system only. Emailed submissions will not be considered. Please follow further instructions on the submission system.
If papers are accepted, all presenters will be required to become members of CASID and pay the CASID 2026 conference registration fees.
For general inquiries email: conference.coordinator@casid-acedi.ca
Other Important Information:
CASID is pleased to announce the student paper prizes for 2026. Current students (any level of study) are invited to submit papers for consideration for one of two cash prizes each worth $1000. More information about the student paper prizes is forthcoming. See the CASID website https://casid-acedi.ca/ ‘news’ for more information on submissions and deadlines. Winners will be announced at the CASID conference in Toronto.
We encourage you to also check your CASID membership status. If it is time to renew your CASID membership, you can do so here: https://casid-acedi.ca/membership