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

Publicity Chairs

Ting-Sheng Weng, Chiayi University, Taiwan

Liman Zhao, Hebei Normal University, China

Regional Chairs

Mary Grace Hermogenes, Bulacan State University, Philippines

Mohd Zulkifli Muhammad, Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Malaysia

Barnali Chetia, Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara, India

Technical Committee Members

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

Karen Ngeow, The University of Hong Kong, China

Mizuho Iinuma, Tokyo University of Technology, Japan

Nuanphan Chaiyama, Thailand National Sports University Udon-Thani, Thailand

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 in the conference Proceedings for submitting to be indexed by EI compendex and scopus.

Submission Link:

https://confsys.iconf.org/submission/icmet2026_1