WCQR2026 – 10th World Conference on Qualitative Research

10th World Conference on Qualitative Research (WCQR2026)

The 10th World Conference on Qualitative Research (WCQR2026) will be held from 20 to 22 January 2026 at Complutense University of Madrid, Spain, and from 02 to 05 February 2026 Online.

WCQR brings together a global network of leading researchers, practitioners, and scholars from 40+ countries, establishing itself as a premier platform for the exchange, discussion, and advancement of qualitative research.

Please read the following information carefully before proceeding with your registration.

Important

• At least one author per accepted abstract must register to ensure its presentation at WCQR2026.
• All authors who wish to participate in presenting their abstract must register for the conference under the “Author” category (whether presenting in person or online).
• The “Extra Abstract” option applies only when an author presents a second abstract.
• Register under the appropriate category based on your participation mode:
  • In-person attendees: Choose the In-person option(s).
  • Online attendees: Choose the Online option(s).

Registration Categories

Authors & Panel Discussion Facilitators

• Author (presenting in person or online) – For authors of accepted abstracts.
• Panel Discussion Facilitator (presenting in person or online) – For facilitators of accepted panel discussions.
• Master’s / Doctoral Student (presenting online) – For Master’s or Doctoral students presenting abstracts online. Students must provide proof of enrollment from their institution.
• A registered author may present up to two abstracts. The second abstract must be added to their registration as an “Extra Abstract”.
• Panel Discussion Facilitators may submit one abstract included in their registration. For a second abstract, they must pay for the “Extra Abstract”.

Participants (Non-Presenting Attendees)

• Participant (in person) – For attendees without submissions who wish to join sessions in person (with access to the online program).
• Participant (online) – For attendees without submissions who wish to access online sessions.

Training Day

The WCQR2026 Training Day will take place online, on 2 February 2026 (Central European Time, UTC+01:00). Attendance at the Training Day is not included in the WCQR2026 conference registration and requires separate enrollment. The registration fee includes participation in one short course in the morning session and one short course in the afternoon session. See the program here.

Participants will be able to select their preferred short courses during registration, subject to availability. To register, please scroll down and add the WCQR2026 Training Day option to your cart. Please note that places are limited.

Membership Price

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Complutense University of Madrid Discount

Teachers, researchers, and students from the Complutense University of Madrid receive a 50% discount on the registration fee. To register with the discount, please use the UCM promo code or contact us.

Registration fees are non-refundable.