Full Name: The 8th International Conference on Modern Educational Technology (ICMET 2026)

Abbreviation:  ICMET 2026

Date: December 17-20, 2026

Venue: Kumamoto, Japan

Website: https://www.icmet.org/

Organizing Committee
(Name | Affiliation | Country / Region)

Advisory Chair
Keith Morrison, University of Saint Joseph, China

Conference Chair
Hitoshi Sasaki, Takushoku University, Japan

Program Chairs
Yoshifumi Manabe, Kogakuin University, Japan
Karsten B?hm, FH Kufstein Tirol - University of Applied Sciences, Austria

Local Organizing Chairs
Rong Zhang, Nishinippon Institute of Technology, Japan
Xuewang Geng, Sojo University, Japan

Publication Chairs
Kim Seoyeon, Korean Society for Educational Technology, Korea
Ting-Sheng Weng, National Chiayi University, Taiwan

Publicity Chairs
Joselito Christian Paulus Villanueva, National University – Mall of Asia, Philippines
Liman Zhao, Hebei Normal University, China

Regional Chairs
Barnali Chetia, Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara, India
Mary Grace Hermogenes, Bulacan State University, Philippines
Mohamad Rizal Abdul Hamid, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Malaysia
Mohd Zulkifli Muhammad, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia

Treasurer
Yan Gou, Beijing Spring Institute of Education, China

Technical Committee Members
António Carvalho Maneira,University of Saint Joseph, Macao, China
Cheng-Feng Wu, National Taipei University, Taiwan
Francesca Maria Dagnino, Institute for Educational Technology, Italy
Hong Minh Ngoc Tran, FPT University, Vietnam
Hsin-Yu Lee, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Jesus Paguigan, Eulogio "Amang" Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, Philippines
Joelash Honra, National University – Mall of Asia, Philippines
Karen Ngeow, The University of Hong Kong, China
Meng-Chen Lin, Baise University, China
Mizuho Iinuma, Tokyo University of Technology, Japan
Nuanphan Chaiyama, Thailand National Sports University Udon-Thani, Thailand
Ranjeet Bidwe, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, India
Ritthiwut Puwaphat, Princess of Naradhiwas University, Thailand
Ronel Francisco Ramos, FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines

Call for Papers
-Topics of Interest-
1. Improving Teaching and Learning
Effective Learning Activities, Methodologies and Models, Practice, & Laboratories
21st. Century Skills Development & Competences
Learning Experiences, Student Learning & Diversity & Inclusion Issues
Education and Difference: Gifted Education, Special Education, Learning Difficulties & Disability
Teaching Experiences, Pedagogy, Practice & Praxis Support, Retention of Women & Gender Equality
Adult, Lifelong Learning, & Professional Development
Interdisciplinary, Multidisciplinary & Transdisciplinary Education, Education & Research, Educational Research Experiences
Intelligent system in Education and Learning

2. Technology-Enhanced Learning and Digital Transformation
Innovation, Challenges, Strategies & Experiences
Infrastructure & Educational Technologies/ICT Applications/Digital Learning Materials
Online/E-Learning & Distance Learning
Mobile Learning, MOOC (Massive Open Online Course)
Smart Classroom, Virtual & Remote Labs, Robotics（Online Student Engagement Techniques）
Social Media Technics on Serious Games, Game-Based Learning and Gamification
X-Reality and Immersive Learning Environments
Educational Software and Development
Multimedia for Education
Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning

3. Innovation in Teaching & Learning of the Common Core Curriculum
Mathematics & Natural Sciences
Foreign Languages and Applied Linguistics (including ESL / TESL / TEFL)
Challenging & Preserving: Culture, Inter/Multiculturalism & Language
Economic, Social and Human Sciences
Professional, Ethical & Social Responsibility
Computers for Education
Transfer of Know-how for Educational Technologies
Web-Based Education and Training
Gamified Learning Platforms
Game-Based Learning Design
Simulations and Role-Playing Games in Education
Gamification for Motivation and Engagement

4. Innovative Applications
Domain-specific Learning Applications (e.g. language, science, engineering, mathematics, medicine, military, industry)
Scaling up and Large-scale Deployment of AIED Systems
E-Learning tools, systems, and applications
Intelligent system in Education and Learning
Data-driven Learning Analysis in Education
Knowledge Management in E-Learning
e-Laboratory
New types of Examinations
Quality Assurance in Educational Technologies

5. Future Skills and Workforce Development
Digital Literacy and Cybersecurity Education
Entrepreneurship Education
Industry Partnerships for Skill Development
Future of Work and Lifelong Learning Initiatives
Mobile App Development for Education
Location-Based Learning
Wearable Technology in Education
Mobile Learning Analytics
Intelligent Tutoring Systems
Coding and Computational Thinking Education
AI-Powered Educational Chatbots

Conference Publication:
Submissions to ICMET 2026 will be peer reviewed on the basis of technical quality, relevance to conference topics, originality, significance, clarity, etc. After a careful reviewing process, all accepted papers after proper registration and presentation, will be published by the conference proceedings, which will be included in IEEE Xplore, and submitted for EI Compendex and Scopus.