Qualitative research requires technical precision, methodological reflexivity, and innovative tools. At the 3rd MethodsNET Conference 2026, our Qualitative & Interpretive Track steps away from passive lectures to deliver hands-on Methods Labs, live coding demonstrations, and transparent AI integration workflows.
Join leading international methodologists at UCLouvain to elevate your analytical skills, challenge standard research practices, and refine your research toolkit.
Interactive Track Highlights
| Session Format | Title | Session Overview | Expert Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methods Lab | Embodiment as Inquiry: Movement-Based Methods | Reimagining research as an embodied, sensorial practice moving beyond purely cognitive analysis. | Natalia Martini, Antje Jacobs, Karin Hannes, Syeda Sidra Idrees, Elien Stouten (KU Leuven) |
| Live Demonstration | Coding Across Qualitative Approaches | A side-by-side, hands-on demonstration of how coding differs across Qualitative Content Analysis, Codebook Thematic Analysis, and Reflexive Thematic Analysis. | Anka Kekez, Ana Petek (University of Zagreb & MethodsNET) |
| Methods Lab | AI Coding for Interpretive Analysis with MAXQDA | Practical exploration of how generative AI tools can support (and challenge) interpretive coding in qualitative research using MAXQDA. | Tamara Pataki, Christina Silver (Verbi Software / University of Surrey) |
| Short Training Session | Human-AI Co-Analysis in Qualitative Research | Practical training on structuring a transparent human-AI co-analysis workflow grounded in abductive reasoning and reflexive uncertainty. | António Pedro Costa (University of Porto) |
| Short Training Session | Designing Participatory Research Projects | Collaborative session on designing participatory research beyond standard PAR frameworks, focusing on ethics and practical strategies. | Ulrike Lühe (University of Geneva) |
Interactive Track Highlights
Dates: 28–30 October 2026
Location: UCLouvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
Target Audience: Doctoral researchers, postdocs, academic faculty, and social science professionals looking to upgrade their qualitative toolkit.
Ready to Elevate Your Qualitative Work?