Call for papers: Technology, innovation, and the future of the Creative Curriculum

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) is excited to announce its upcoming conference, Technology, Innovation, and the Future of the Creative Curriculum, taking place on 9 July 2026

By bringing together intersectional fields of HE education, we hope to bring new perspectives to questions of power, effect, and the infrastructures of the HE creative curriculum.

Overview

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming creative education. From generative tools in music and performance to curriculum design and assessment, AI offers both opportunities and challenges. This conference invites a broad range of speakers, from educators, researchers, practitioners, and technologists, to explore how AI is reshaping the higher education creative curriculum across disciplines.

Themes

• AI-enhanced teaching and learning in creative disciplines.
• Ethical and pedagogical implications of AI in education
• AI tools in music, theatre, dance, visual arts, and innovative technology
• Media and communication
• Curriculum innovation and design with AI
• Student engagement and creativity in AI-mediated environments
• Case studies and practical applications of AI in creative education
• AI and accessibility in the arts classroom

Proposal Types

• Traditional Conference Papers – 20-minute presentations followed by Q&A
• Practical Workshops – 60-minute hands-on sessions
• Demonstrations – 30-minute showcases of tools, techniques, or projects
• Panel Discussions – 45-minute themed conversations with multiple contributors

Proposal Deadline:

Tuesday 31st March 2026: 00:00GMT

Submission Details

Please include: Title of your session

Abstract (max 300 words) Session type Name(s), affiliation(s), and contact details Technical requirements (if applicable)

Submit Your Proposal 

By email to: abstracts@lipa.ac.uk