Laws of Form 2026 (LoF26) — International Conference at the University of Cambridge
Schedule
Mon, 10 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am
UTC+01:00Location
Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge | Cambridge, EN
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Call for Abstracts now openWe are pleased to announce Laws of Form 2026 (LoF26), the fourth international conference dedicated to George Spencer-Brown’s Laws of Form and the generative power of distinction.
Following LoF50 (2019), LoF22 (2022), and LoF24 (2024), LoF26 continues to expand the global community of inquiry that brings together thinkers, scholars, artists, scientists, mathematicians, philosophers, cyberneticians, engineers, and explorers from around the world.
LoF26 will be held from Monday 10 August to Friday 14 August 2026 at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge.
Rooted in Spencer-Brown’s insight that the simple act of making a distinction can give rise to form, structure, and meaning, the conference invites contributions that explore this foundational operation across diverse disciplinary and creative domains.
We welcome submissions from:
mathematics & logic
philosophy & phenomenology
cybernetics & systems theory
computation, AI, & information theory
cognitive science & psychology
art, design, & creative practice
architecture, engineering, & interdisciplinary research
Formats may include papers, panels, workshops, demonstrations, experimental sessions, and performative or creative contributions.
Call for Abstracts (full text & submission details):
https://www.academia.edu/145050418/Call_for_Abstracts_Laws_of_Form_2026_Conference_LoF26_?source=swp_share
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For inquiries, contact: [email protected]
Monday 10 August 2026 – Opening Day
Welcome session, keynote, and first panels.
Tuesday 11 August 2026 – Interdisciplinary Sessions
Talks, workshops, and demonstrations across fields.
Wednesday 12 August 2026 – Community & Creative Sessions
Art, performance, interactive presentations.
Thursday 13 August 2026 – Applied & Experimental Research
Cybernetics, computation, systems theory, engineering.
Friday 14 August 2026 – Closing Day
Final panels, plenary discussion, departures.
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Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge, 184 Hills Road,Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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