CONCLAVE 2026

Conclave is a virtual gathering of KON members, including the Assembly of Delegates.  It is the honor society’s annual opportunity to promote our organization’s mission, vision and values. During Conclave, KON Leadership will report on the year’s activities in pursuit of these goals, and share plans for upcoming strategic initiatives. Attendees will hear from students about their research and projects. And a keynote speaker will discuss the impact of AI on our profession.

More information about the program and registration will be posted on this web page in the coming weeks.  So stay tuned….see you in December!

Student Research & Presentations

Applications open on October 8, 2026. Submissions are due November 11, 2026

Kappa Omicron Nu (KON) is issuing a call for student research presentations in the human sciences to take place at its virtual Conclave meeting on December 16, 2026. In addition making a presentation, presenters will be listed in KON’s newsletter, social media, and on the website.

This call includes student projects related to Fashion, Interior Design, and Urban Planning as well as Nutrition and Dietetics.

The purpose of KON’s student research presentations is to create a space for students to develop the leadership skills of presenting and public speaking, encourage student pursuit of research, and showcase the work of members. Presentation at KON Conclave should not prevent any student from presenting at other prestigious annual conferences or in scholarly journals.

Eligibility: Applicants must be a KON member who is currently a student or has graduated within the previous year and is willing and able to present live in real-time via Zoom on December 16.  Accepted student presenters are expected to attend the full Conclave.

Session Details:

·       Students will give a 5-10 minute presentation of their project live at Conclave, followed by Q&A from any attendees or a session moderator. Candidates will use PowerPoint to present research slides. At least one slide or page is required.

·       Research presentation swill be spoken only and will not include music, singing, slide animations, or other auditory or visual effects unless submitted or approved.

·       Group or team research is allowed if the submitter is a KON member. A KON member can have one non-KON member research colleague join them in the presentation, as part of their session time.

·       Research or design projects can be in-progress or unfinished.

·       Students may present on any part of their research, design process, or findings.

·       Research or design portfolios can be from a previous semester, or school year, as long as either the research or the research project has been completed within the past 18 months.

Application: To apply, applicants need to fill out the form HERE with their name, email, phone number, area of human science represented (your major), degree seeking/sought (bachelors, masters, Ph.D., etc), and an abstract or short description of design portfolio or presentation. The application should be no more than two pages.  Please include pictures or images. Students must submit either finished work or work that is close to completion. If submitting in-progress project, include a sketch of what the final project will be.