The 24th Annual Conference of the International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies

"Beyond the Bluegrass: Harnessing Research to Enhance Quality-of-life"

August 11-14, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America 

Call for Submissions: 

The International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS) is excited to announce its 24th annual conference, set to take place in the beautiful Bluegrass region of Lexington, Kentucky!

The theme of this year’s conference is “Beyond the Bluegrass: Harnessing Research to Enhance Quality of Life.” As ISQOLS moves into three decades of advancing the study of quality of life, well-being, and happiness, we invite scholars from diverse disciplines and methodological backgrounds to contribute their research. This conference will take place at the University of Kentucky and offers a unique platform to explore innovative approaches and their implications for policymaking, with a shared commitment to enhancing societal well-being. Confirmed keynotes include, David Bartram (University of Leicester), Robert Biswas-Diener (Positive Acorn), Carol Graham (The Brookings Institution, University of Maryland), and Alexandria Huerta (USAID). 

Join us as we gather researchers and practitioners from around the globe to share insights, discuss impactful findings, and forge connections that drive forward the pursuit of sustainable well-being for all.  

Important Dates

Call for Special Sessions and Pre-Conference Workshops Deadline: December 15, 2025

Abstract Submission Deadline: January 15, 2026

Education Grant Application Deadline: February 15, 2026

Education Grant notification: March 15, 2026

Easy Chair Author notification: February 15, 2026

Registration opens: January 15, 2026

Early Bird Registration: March 15, 2026 thru May 15, 2026

Author Confirmation of Attendance deadline: April 15, 2026

Regular Registration: May 16, 2026 thru July 15, 2026

Late Registration: July 16, 2026- on-site

Call for Abstracts for Workshops, Special Sessions, Papers and Posters

Workshops
On August 10, there will be an opportunity to organize pre-conference workshops. Workshops should be educational in nature and cater especially to the PhD and postdoc community at ISQOLS. Please send an e-mail to (office@isqols.org) if you would like to organize a workshop before December 15, 2025. Read the ISQOLS Pre-Conference Workshops Guidebook for more details. 

Special Sessions
There is the option to organize a symposium (special session) at ISQOLS 2026. Please send an e-mail to (office@isqols.org) before December 15, 2025, if you would like to organize a symposium. Accepted symposia will be added to the online submission system.