MMIRA 2026 Mixed Methods Global Conference

🎉 Welcome to Brisbane, MMIRA2026 delegates!

We are delighted to welcome researchers, practitioners, educators, and students from around the world to Meanjin ( ) for .

Before your presentation, make sure to:

✔ Register between 12:00-13:00 on 24th Aug
✔ Check your room and presentation time
✔ Arrive at least 10 minutes before your session
✔ Bring your slides on a USB drive or laptop
✔ Have a PDF backup available just in case

📲 Download the official MMIRA2026 Conference App through the Entegy Events App and enter MMIRA2026 to access the program, connect with delegates, and receive important updates throughout the conference: https://mmira2026.com/conference-app/

🚆 Need to get to and from the venue? Check out the Venue & Practical Information Guide for discounts, public transport options, and directions to Torrens University Australia in Fortitude Valley. Conference delegates can access discounted Airtrain fares using booking code MMIRA2026:https://mmira2026.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/20260811_MMIRA2026_Venue_Guide.pdf

🌞 And while you're here, enjoy everything Brisbane has to offer, from river walks and cultural precincts to First Nations experiences, galleries, cafés, and local wildlife encounters: https://mmira2026.com/things-to-do/

We wish everyone a fantastic conference experience and look forward to seeing you soon!

✨ 1 WEEK TO GO! ✨

The countdown is on and we're so excited to welcome everyone to for MMIRA 2026 Mixed Methods Global Conference on Torrens University Australia campus. Attendees from 17 disciplines and 28 countries are joining, making this a truly global and interdisciplinary gathering of researchers and practitioners.

Many of you will soon begin arriving in Brisbane. Before you travel, we encourage you to visit www.MMIRA2026.com to explore the conference program and make the most of your time in Brisbane.

On the website, you'll find:
✅ Travel information and planning resources + Things to Do in Brisbane, whether you have one day, a long weekend or several days to explore: https://mmira2026.com/things-to-do/
✅ Venue Guide with essential conference information and resources: https://mmira2026.com/resources/
✅ Visitor inspiration from Visit Brisbane: https://visit.brisbane.qld.au/
✅ Queensland travel ideas from https://www.queensland.com

✈️ Don't forget to take advantage of the exclusive Airtrain discount available to conference delegates (from domestic and international terminals). Details and the discount code can be found in the Venue Guide on our Resources page and in the latest newsletter.

We can't wait to welcome you to Brisbane for what promises to be an inspiring week of learning, collaboration and connection.

Ohhh and the conference App is coming soon!

Safe travels, and see you very soon! 🇦🇺☀️🌏

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📢 Getting ready for !

Our team has been hard at work preparing an exciting and inspiring conference experience, and we look forward to welcoming our global community to Brisbane. As we build momentum, we encourage all attendees to regularly check the resources available on our website.

🔹 Resources Page (including newsletters in case our emails have landed in your spam/junk folder):
https://mmira2026.com/resources/

🔹 Program (WIP):
https://mmira2026.com/draft-program/

🔹 Presentation Guidelines:
https://mmira2026.com/presentation-guidelines/

🔹 Things to See/Do:
https://mmira2026.com/things-to-do/

A conference app is coming soon!

We are looking forward to welcoming mixed methods researchers from around the world to Brisbane. Stay connected, start planning your conference journey, and keep an eye on the website for updates.

We can't wait to see you at !

✈️ Coming to Brisbane for MMIRA 2026 Mixed Methods Global Conference this August?

🌏 Queensland has so much waiting for you beyond Brisbane!

Consider a side trip to Cairns, or venture out to the islands and the Great Barrier Reef for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. There are some great deals and inspiration to help you plan:
🌴 Explore Queensland: https://www.queensland.com
🏝️ Holiday deals: https://www.queensland.com/au/en/that-holiday-feeling-starts-here

We hope your planning is well underway - we can't wait to see you next month!

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The countdown to is on!
We're incredibly excited to welcome participants from 8 world regions and 27 countries.

As plans come together, we'd like to remind attendees to book their accommodation. Discounted conference rates, thanks to AccommodationLink, are locked in until 21 July. After that date, bookings will remain available, but rooms and rates will be subject to availability.

Brisbane is ready to welcome you, and we look forward to seeing researchers, practitioners, and thought leaders from around the world come together for an inspiring event.

📍 Brisbane, Australia
🏨 Accommodation discount available until 21 July

🎉 Special Accommodation Offer for Mixed Methods Research International Association (MMIRA) 2026 Conference Attendees 🎉
Planning your trip? Take advantage of our exclusive discounted accommodation available only for conference participants.
✨ Why book now?
• No booking fees
• Best available daily rates
• Easy and convenient options near the venue

Thanks to our partnership with Accommodation Link, you can secure your stay early and enjoy a stress-free conference experience:
👉 Book here: https://mmira2026.com/accommodation/
Tag someone who still needs to book their stay! 👇

⛳️Torrens University Australia -Brisbane Campus
24-27 August 2027

🌟 Meet our Keynote Speaker - 🌟

We’re excited to announce that Professor R. Burke Johnson will be joining us as a keynote speaker at Mixed Methods Research International Association (MMIRA) 2026 Global Conference!
A pioneer in mixed methods research, Professor Johnson has had a profound global impact, with over 105,000 citations and a career dedicated to advancing research practice across disciplines. He is also a founding member of MMIRA and co-author/editor of some of the most influential books in the field.

From education to psychology, sociology, and public policy, his work reflects a truly multidisciplinary approach -and his keynote is not to be missed!
📢 Whether you're an experienced researcher or just beginning your journey, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain insights from one of the field’s leading experts.
👉 Secure your spot and register today:https://mmira2026.com/registration/