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Call for Presenters

Become a Speaker at the 22nd International IUGTE Conference

Performing Arts Between Tradition & Contemporaneity

18–22 December 2025 · Schloss Laubegg (Austria) ​

Working language: English.
Present your 60-minute session: workshop, WIP, lecture, research, performance excerpt or installation.

Limited speaker slots.

22 years of history

30+ countries

Historic venue

Venue

Formats

Schloss Laubegg

  • Workshop / Masterclass

  • WIP / Performance excerpt

  • Interactive talk / Research

  • Installation / Video demo

Spacious studios, lecture halls and common spaces for cross‑disciplinary exchange.

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Speak to your people. Four tailored paths, one curated platform

Who it’s for

Experienced Educators & Practitioners

Lead a 60‑minute hands‑on workshop or interactive lecture. Build international recognition, recruit for future labs, and secure collaboration leads. Your session is promoted via site, socials, and newsletter (≈300k).

Early‑Career Researchers (MA/PhD)

Present practice‑as‑research: a concise research talk, lecture with video demo, or methodology discussion. Gain international credit and a network for publications and visiting teaching.

International Artists & Makers

Show a WIP, performance excerpt, or installation with a light technical setup. Meet curators and residency partners across Europe at a single venue.

Institutions & Residencies

Present residency/festival tracks, announce open calls, and meet makers for co‑productions. Ideal for interactive panels and case‑driven talks.

Choose the format that best shows your method or work‑in‑progress

What you can present

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Practical workshops / master classes

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Performance fragments (light tech)

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Photo / Video demos

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Research presentations

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Work‑in‑progress demonstrations

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Interactive talks, lectures, discussions

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Exhibitions / Installations

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Other formats considered on request

Quick value snapshot

• Global visibility via website, socials, and newsletter (≈300k).
• Meaningful exchange with practitioners from 30+ countries.
• Career opportunities: residencies, tours, partnerships.
• Certificate of participation (IUGTE/NIPAI).

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Standard duration: 60 minutes (incl. Q&A). Longer formats on request.

3 Steps

How to apply

1

Email your proposal to conference@nipai.org

• Motivation: who it’s for and why now
• Title + format (with duration)
• Overview ~250 words
• Space/tech needs (if any)
• CV + short bio (~100 words)
• Headshot (JPG; optional extra images)

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Complete the Online Application Form

Add links and materials to help curation

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On acceptance: pay the speaker fee

See Fees & Deadlines below for details

Standard duration: 60 minutes (incl. Q&A). Longer formats on request.

Fees, deadlines & what’s included

Individual (60‑min presentation)

Early Bird (until 5 Sep. 2025): €780

Regular: €880

Group
(up to 3 people)

Early Bird (until 5 Sep. 2025): €1150

Regular: €1250

+€50 each if >3 people

Includes

  • 60‑min programme slot

  • Space + basic technical support

  • Promotion on website, socials & newsletter

Not included

  • Travel, accommodation, meals

  • Insurance, complex technical setups

Venue & Tech

Schloss Laubegg - studios, lecture halls, historic character

High‑ceiling spaces, a ~200 m² studio with wooden floor, and classrooms for talks. Wi‑Fi and projector available. Specific requests are coordinated in advance.

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Historic

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Large studio

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Projector

Venue rooms (single/twin) and full board are available on site at Schloss Laubegg and booked separately.

Bundle with IPTL 2025

Combine your participation with the International Physical Theatre Lab (13–22 Dec 2025) for a continuous training + conference track at one venue.

FAQ for presenters

What formats are accepted? Workshop/Masterclass, WIP, performance excerpt (light tech), interactive talk/lecture/discussion, photo/video demo, installation, research.

How long is a slot? 60 minutes including Q&A; longer formats by request.

How many slots are available? Limited number; competitive selection.

What’s included in the fee? 60‑min slot, space + basic tech, promotion on website, socials and newsletter. Travel/accommodation/meals are not included.

Visa support? Invitation letter can be issued after payment. We recommend applying no later than October.

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