The second EARTH Conference will take place on 19–20 November 2026, hosted by the Faculty of Food and Tourism at Transilvania University of Brașov, Romania. The conference will offer in-person and online participation under the theme “Transformative Experiences and Innovation for Sustainable Food and Tourism.”

EARTH—Experiential Approaches in Responsible Tourism and Hospitality—will examine how food, travel and hospitality experiences can contribute to lasting changes in behaviour, well-being and sustainability awareness. Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit theoretical, empirical and applied studies, alongside case studies and contributions drawing on professional practice.

The conference covers three main areas: sustainable food systems and culinary innovation; transformative tourism and hospitality experiences; and smart tourism, mobility and sustainable design. Topics include regenerative tourism, local gastronomy, consumer behaviour, artificial intelligence, destination development and sustainable transport.

Keynote speakers include Thiago Allis of the University of São Paulo, Dan-Cristian Dabija of Babeș-Bolyai University and Phil Jolly of Pennsylvania State University. Their presentations will explore food and tourism in the Brazilian Amazon, technology adoption in tourism planning, and employee well-being in hospitality.

Publication opportunities include conference proceedings and journal submissions, subject to peer review. Journal acceptance is assessed separately, and publication charges may apply.

Conference at a Glance

• Dates: 19–20 November 2026

• Venue: Faculty of Food and Tourism, Transilvania University of Brașov, Strada Castelului 148, Brașov, Romania

• Format: Hybrid, with oral presentations onsite or online

• Conference language: English.

• Abstract requirements: 250–300 words in one paragraph, accompanied by four to six keywords.

• Abstract deadline: 30 October 2026

• Acceptance notification: 10 November 2026

• Registration payment deadline: 12 November 2026

• Full-paper deadline: 15 December 2026

• Standard participation fees: €120 onsite; €70 online

• Student fees, including master’s and doctoral students: €60 onsite; €30 online

• Submissions and registration: Online registration form

• Enquiries: earth@unitbv.ro

• Further information: Official conference website.