Cumulus Athens 2026 Conference: Roots | Routes in Design
University of West Attica, Athens, Greece – May 5–9, 2026
The Cumulus Association and the University of West Attica warmly invite you to participate as a reviewer for the upcoming Cumulus Athens 2026 international conference, titled “Roots | Routes in Design.”
This conference brings together academics, researchers, educators, practitioners, and creatives from around the world to exchange knowledge and practices. The theme explores the interplay between our past and our future as a foundation for forging innovative design pathways. Roots implies a movement towards the origins, while Routes stands for a path forward; rather than opposing tendencies, they are framed as complementary dimensions shaping a holistic design discourse.
The conference is structured around three main tracks and ten sub-tracks:
Knowledge Systems
Design Methods in an AI-Mediated Era: Histories and Futures (KS1)
Fragments of Time: Revisiting the Photographic Archive (KS2)
Aesthetics (KS3)
Designing Knowledge Ecologies (KS4)
Resiliency
Social Design: Designing for a Changing World (R1)
Sustainable-Regenerative Enhanced Design: Principles and Practices from the Past to the Future (R2)
Sustainable Pathways (R3)
Design Practice
Contemporary issues in Heritage Conservation (DP1)
Graphic Arts in the Age of Digital Intelligence and Heritage Preservation (DP2)
Design Values in the Mediterranean (DP3)
For more details about the theme and the tracks, please visit: https://cumulusathens2026.uniwa.gr.
Reviewer Responsibilities
Evaluate approximately 15 abstracts (400 words each) in pairs, based on established criteria.
Later, evaluate a smaller number of full papers, recommending acceptance, revision, or rejection.
Contribute to ensuring the academic quality, diversity, and integrity of the conference.
Review Process
Reviews will be conducted as double-blind peer review with double reading in pairs, typically consisting of:
A researcher/professor (senior or junior researcher, doctoral candidate, course leader, etc.)
A design practitioner with professional expertise in the field
Timeline
Abstracts evaluation: 30 October – 15 December 2025
Full papers evaluation: 15 February – 30 March 2026
Why Become a Reviewer?
Your contribution will help advance design research and practice globally while also offering the opportunity to connect with colleagues and international experts in the field. By serving as a reviewer, you play a vital role in shaping a meaningful and sustainable academic dialogue at Cumulus Athens 2026.
How to Apply
If you are interested in becoming a reviewer for the Cumulus Athens 2026 Conference, please contact us at cumulusathens2026@uniwa.gr with the following information:
Your name
Title/position
Institution/organization
Preferred track(s)
We look forward to your valuable contribution in making Cumulus Athens 2026 a success.
Applications for reviewers are now open.
Thank you for considering this opportunity!
