IEEE ICETM 2026: IEEE--2026 the 9th International Conference on Educational Technology Management (ICETM 2026)

Full Name: 2026 the 9th International Conference on Educational Technology Management (ICETM) Abbreviation: ICETM 2026

*2026 the 9th International Conference on Educational Technology Management (ICETM)* Shenzhen, China | October 16-18, 2026 Website: https://icetm.org/

2026 the 9th International Conference on Educational Technology Management (ICETM) will be held in Shenzhen, China during October 16-18, 2026, co-sponsored by South University of Science and Technology, China and IEEE, hosted by SUSTech Center for Future Education Research, South University of Science and Technology, China.

ICETM 2026 has been listed as an IEEE conference: https://conferences.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/conferencedetails/71407.

◆Organizing Committee

Conference Chairs Jianhua Zhao, Southern University of Science and Technology, China Chee-Kit Looi, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China & National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Harrison Hao Yang, State University of New York at Oswego, USA

Conference Vice-chairs Longkai Wu, Central China Normal University, China Shuai Liu (IEEE Senior Member), Hunan Normal University, China

Program Chairs Gautam Srivastava (IEEE Senior Member), Brandon University, Canada James Slotta, University of Toronto, Canada Song Tian, Southern University of Science and Technology, China Zhongfen Hu, South China Normal University, China Yanlin Zheng, Northeast Normal University, China Hongquan Bai, Nanjing Normal University, China Yonghai Zhu, Capital Normal University, China

Program Co-chairs Hang Hu, Southwest University, China Xianmin Yang, Jiangsu Normal University, China Xiangyang He, Hunan First Normal University, China Guanliang Chen (IEEE Member), Beijing Normal University, China

Steering Committees Yuxia Du, Guangzhou University, China Zehui Zhan, South China Normal University, China

Publication Chairs Carol Chan, Southern University of Science and Technology, China; University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China Qi Hao, Southern University of Science and Technology, China Yang Zhao, Yunnan Normal University, China Ting You, Central China Normal University, China Xieling Chen (IEEE Member), Guangzhou University, China

Publicity Chairs Jan van Aalst, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China Xiang Feng, East China Normal University, China Yurong Guo, Southern University of Science and Technology, China Su Mu, South China Normal University, China Shaodong Peng, Hunan Normal University, China Qi Zhang, Huaibei Normal University, China Qinglong Zhan, Tianjin University of Technology and Education, China

Regional Chairs Martha Nunez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico Lei Shi, Newcastle University, UK

Local Organizing Chairs Xu Liu, Southern University of Science and Technology, China Jing Kong, Southern University of Science and Technology, China

Local Committees Yuan Gao, Southern University of Science and Technology, China Pengcheng An, Southern University of Science and Technology, China Yang Xu, Southern University of Science and Technology, China

For more committees, please visit via: https://icetm.org/com.html.

◆Publication ▪ Conference proceedings Submitted papers will be peer reviewed by program committees and technical committee, and accepted papers will be published into conference proceedings by IEEE after registration and presentation. The proceedings will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore and indexed by Ei Compendex & Scopus.

▪ Publication history * ICETM 2025 Proceedings (ISBN: 979-8-3315-7646-2) | IEEE Xplore | Ei Compendex | Scopus * ICETM 2024 Proceedings (ISBN: 979-8-4007-1746-8) | ACM Digital Library | Ei Compendex | Scopus * ICETM 2023 Proceedings (ISBN: 979-8-4007-1667-6) | ACM Digital Library | Ei Compendex | Scopus * ICETM 2022 Proceedings (ISBN: 978-1-4503-9801-5) | ACM Digital Library | Ei Compendex | Scopus * ICETM 2021 Proceedings (ISBN: 978-1-4503-8580-0) | ACM Digital Library | Ei Compendex | Scopus * ICETM 2020 Proceedings (ISBN: 978-1-4503-8875-7) | ACM Digital Library | Ei Compendex | Scopus * ICETM 2019 Proceedings (ISBN: 978-1-4503-7629-7) | ACM Digital Library | Ei Compendex | Scopus * ICETM 2018 Proceedings (ISBN: 978-1-4503-6630-4) | ACM Digital Library | Ei Compendex | Scopus

◆Topics (Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:)

Track 1: AI-Driven Innovations in Education ▪ Adaptive learning systems powered by AI ▪ Intelligent tutoring systems (ITS) and personalized learning ▪ Natural language processing (NLP) for educational applications ▪ AI-based automated assessment and feedback ▪ Ethical and privacy issues in AI for education

Track 2: Emerging Technologies in Education ▪ Immersive learning with VR/AR/MR ▪ Blockchain for credentialing and educational management ▪ IoT (Internet of Things) in smart classrooms ▪ Robotics and human-computer interaction in education ▪ Future trends in EdTech (e.g., generative AI, metaverse)

Track 3: Learning Analytics and Big Data ▪ Predictive analytics for student performance and dropout prevention ▪ Learning dashboards and visualization tools ▪ Data-driven decision-making in educational institutions ▪ Privacy and security challenges in educational data ▪ Social network analysis in collaborative learning

Track 4: Digital Pedagogy and Curriculum Design ▪ Blended and hybrid learning models ▪ Gamification and game-based learning strategies ▪ Micro-credentials and competency-based education ▪ Design thinking for technology-enhanced learning ▪ Inclusive and accessible digital learning environments

Track 5: Educational Technology Policy and Leadership ▪ Institutional strategies for EdTech adoption ▪ Digital equity and bridging the digital divide ▪ Policy frameworks for AI in education ▪ Faculty training and professional development in EdTech ▪ Cost-benefit analysis of educational technology investments

Track 6: Generative AI and The Innovative Development of Digital Textbooks ▪ Generative AI transform