Indigo academic conference
A 24-hour online conference for Indigo students who have completed their research to present their work and earn 2 UCSB Extension School credits. It represents a key milestone in your Indigo research journey, allowing you to share your findings with the broader academic community.
Immerse yourself in cutting-edge research across disciplines and discover the latest developments shaping each field.
Learn advanced, field-specific research techniques from pioneering researchers at top institutions to strengthen your work.
Connect with like-minded peers, expand your network, and engage with mentors and researchers to guide your academic journey.
The Conference schedule will be emailed to all participants 2 weeks prior to the event.
September 19-20, 2026
Online
Sat 9 am - Sun 9am, ET
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24 hour conference schedule
Activity
Time
Details
Opening Remarks and Keynote
SAT 12pm | SUN 12am ET
Opening Remarks and Keynote
US &UKFAOPresentations
SAT 1:00pm | SUN 05:15am ET
"Admissions Uncovered: Navigating the Latest US & UK Trends" – Talks by Former US & UK Admissions Officers
Indigo Student Presentations
SAT 1:45pm | SUN 12:30am ET
Presentations grouped by subject, followed by Q&A. For Indigo Research students only.
Indigo Student Presentations
SAT 3:00pm | SUN 1:45am ET
Presentations grouped by subject, followed by Q&A. For Indigo Research students only.
Deep Dive into the Humanities Research
SAT 4:00pm | SUN 2:45am ET
An in-depth session exploring key topics, methods, and approaches in Humanities research.
Workshop for Indigo Research Students
SAT 4:45pm | SUN 7:30am ET
Interactive teaching sessions followed by hands-on group work. For Indigo Research students only.
Student Presentations
SAT 5:30pm | SUN 4:15am ET
Presentations grouped by subject, followed by Q&A. For Indigo Research students only.
Deep Dive into STEM Research
SAT 6:30pm | SUN 3:30am ET
An in-depth session exploring key topics, methods, and approaches in STEM research.
Student Presentations
SAT 7:30pm | SUN 6:15am ET
Presentations grouped by subject, followed by Q&A. For Indigo Research students only.
Closing Remarks (Day 2 ONLY)
SUN 8:30am ET
Conference highlights, awards for outstanding presentations, guidance on UCSB credit steps.
24 hour conference schedule
12:00pm
Opening Remarks and Keynote
Opening Remarks and Keynotee
1:00pm
US &UKFAO Presentations
"Admissions Uncovered: Navigating the Latest US & UK Trends" – Talks by Former US & UK Admissions Officers
01:45pm
Indigo Students Presentations
Presentations grouped by subject, followed by Q&A.For Indigo Research students only
3:00pm
Indigo Students Presentations
Presentations grouped by subject, followed by Q&A.For Indigo Research students only
4:00pm
Deep Dive into the Humanities Research
An in-depth session exploring key topics, methods, and approaches in Humanities research
4:45pm
Workshop for Indigo Research Students
Interactive teaching sessions followed by hands-on group work. For Indigo Research students only
5:30pm
Student Presentations
Presentations grouped by subject, followed by Q&A.For Indigo Research students only
6:30pm
Deep Dive into STEM Research
An in-depth session exploring key topics, methods, and approaches in STEM research
7:30pm
Student Presentations
Presentations grouped by subject, followed by Q&A.For Indigo Research students only
8:30am
Closing Remarks (Day 2 ONLY)
Conference highlights, awards for outstanding presentations, guidance on UCSB credit steps
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academic conference highlights
24 Hours
Continuous events designed to engage a global student body.
70+ Talks
Including masterclasses, student presentations, expert-led discussions, FAO insights, and collaborative workshops.
533 scholars
Presenting novel ideas and jumpstarting their academic careers.
7 panels
Continuous events designed to engage a global student body.
Frequently asked questions
If case you have any unanswered questions, please reach out to our Indigo Research team via hello@indigoresearch.org
I’d love to sign up – how do I register?
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I want to attend but I am not available September 19-20 – what do I do?