Call for Papers

It is with great pleasure that the organizing committee invites expressions of interest to present a paper at the ISASI 2026 Seminar.

The theme for ISASI 2026 is “Charting the Course of Aviation Safety.”

Boston, a city steeped in history and shaped by its enduring connection to the sea, has long been a place where navigation, exploration, and innovation converge. From its legacy as a vital maritime hub to its leadership in technology, research, and aviation, Boston provides a fitting backdrop for advancing the mission of aviation safety. As we gather in this historic and forward-looking city, we look toward the future by charting a course where resilience in the face of evolving challenges meets innovation to strengthen safety in aviation and beyond.

How do we build resilient safety systems that can withstand emerging threats? What innovations will shape the future of accident investigation? How can we leverage new technologies while maintaining the highest safety standards?

We invite abstract submissions which support this theme, including topics such as:

  • Resilience in safety management systems: Building robust frameworks that adapt to change
  • Innovative investigative technologies: AI, machine learning, and advanced data analytics in accident investigation
  • Next-generation aircraft systems: Investigating emerging technologies in aviation, including electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft
  • Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM): Safety challenges and investigation approaches for eVTOL and autonomous aircraft
  • Cybersecurity in aviation: Investigating cyber-related incidents and building resilient defenses
  • Human factors in an automated world: The evolving role of humans in highly automated systems
  • Flight data management and protection: Innovations in data recording, retrieval, and security
  • Space tourism and commercial spaceflight: Investigation methodologies for the growing space industry
  • Sustainable aviation: Safety implications of new fuels, materials, and operational procedures
  • Lessons learned from recent global challenges: Building resilience through crisis response and recovery
  • International collaboration in safety investigation: Harmonizing methodologies across borders
  • Training the next generation: Innovative approaches to developing future safety investigators
  • Case studies: Notable investigations that demonstrate innovative methodologies or lessons in resilience

The scope of the seminar is wide ranging. Papers are welcome from all aspects of safety investigation including operations, cabin safety, training, human factors, technology, family assistance, regulation and case studies. Papers should be supported by a 20-minute presentation with a further 10 minutes allotted for questions.

We look forward to seeing you at ISASI 2026 in Boston!

Key Dates

Submission Guidelines

  • Use standard 1‐inch margins at the top, bottom, and sides
  • Please use a 12‐point font in Times New Roman, Calibri, or Arial (in this order of preference)
  • Use single-spacing
  • The title should be boldface and centered at the top
  • Author name(s) should be boldface and set below the title.
  • Include your organization name and your title (if applicable)
  • Provide your abstract for your paper that adequately enables the Technical Program Committee to judge the merits of your paper based upon interest, contemporary or future thought, audience pertinence, wide application, technical merits of the paper, communication, and finally integration of the seminar theme to some level
  • All interested presenters are strongly encouraged to submit a short video recording (less than 2 minutes) of themselves showcasing their abstract and the main themes of their presentation.

General

The term “paper” refers to the document that will be posted on the ISASI member website following the seminar and possibly reproduced in Forum magazine. The term “presentation” refers to the actual presentation made at the seminar which usually consists of PowerPoint slides.

NOTE: All submissions (other than invited keynotes) require a paper and a presentation.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

All abstracts and papers will be checked against AI models. Papers that are determined that contain content substantially generated by AI will be disqualified and excluded from selection. AI tools may be used to assist authors, but may not be used to form the basis of the submission.

Consent for Email Use

By submitting of an Expression of Interest and Abstract, you give the International Society of Air Safety Investigators permission to use your email address to communicate with you, and to provide access to the conference software where, if selected, you will upload your presentation materials.

Contributor License Agreement

Concurrent with the submission and acceptance of the technical presentation material, the contributor grants the International Society of Air Safety Investigators non‐exclusive, no‐ charge, royalty‐free, irrevocable copyright license to reproduce, prepare derivative works of, publish for consumption and distribute the contribution and such derivative works. This is a license agreement only; it does not transfer copyright ownership and does not change your rights to use your own Contribution for any other purpose.

Permission to Publish in ISASI Forum

Authors not wishing their papers to be considered for publication in the ISASI Forum should so indicate with the submission of their paper. The absence of such notification will be considered as permission to publish the paper as outlined above in the Contributor License Agreement statement. For ease of transfer, all papers should be submitted as attachments to an email or be placed on USB memory stick and mailed to the Technical Committee to be received 20‐days before the seminar.