The 9th International Conference on Education Innovation (ICEI) 2026 is an international academic forum that brings together researchers, academics, educators, practitioners, and policymakers to exchange knowledge, research findings, and innovative practices in education.

The conference carries the theme “Transformative Education Innovation in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Advancing Inclusive, Sustainable, and Future-Ready Learning Ecosystems for Global Development Goals.” ICEI 2026 focuses on educational transformation in response to the rapid development of artificial intelligence, digital technology, and changing global needs. The conference encourages research and innovation that promote inclusive education, sustainable learning, student well-being, future-ready education systems, and the achievement of global development goals.

ICEI 2026 provides several publication opportunities for accepted and presented papers. Authors may select publication in SINTA 2, SINTA 3, or SINTA 4 indexed journals, international proceedings with ISBN, or receive a recommendation for submission to Scopus-indexed partner journals. All submitted manuscripts will undergo the applicable review and publication process. Final acceptance depends on the editorial decision, publication policies, and requirements of the selected journal or proceedings.

The conference’s core scope covers eight interconnected areas:

1. Transformative Learning, Curriculum Innovation, and Future Education Systems.
   This area focuses on transformative learning models, curriculum development, future-oriented education systems, innovative teaching strategies, competency-based education, and educational reform that responds to social, technological, and global changes.
2. Inclusive Education, Accessibility, and Learning Equity in the Digital Era.
   This area highlights inclusive education, accessibility, equal learning opportunities, digital inclusion, education for learners with diverse needs, and strategies for reducing educational inequality in technology-based learning environments.
3. Guidance, Counseling, Mental Health, and Student Well-Being in Transformative Education.
   This area focuses on guidance and counseling innovation, student mental health, social and emotional development, psychological support, school well-being, and educational approaches that create safe and supportive learning environments.
4. Early Childhood and Primary Education Innovation for Future Generations.
   This area covers innovation in early childhood and primary education, child-centered learning, literacy and numeracy development, character education, creative learning methods, teacher development, and future-ready learning for young learners.
5. Community Education, Lifelong Learning, and Sustainable Social Transformation.
   This area focuses on community-based education, lifelong learning, adult education, non-formal education, social empowerment, sustainable community development, and education as a driver of positive social transformation.
6. Educational Psychology, Human Development, and Learning Innovation.
   This area explores educational psychology, cognitive and emotional development, learning motivation, student engagement, human development, individual learning differences, and evidence-based innovation in teaching and learning.
7. Vocational Education, Industry 5.0, and Future Workforce Development.
   This area highlights vocational education, skills development, partnerships between education and industry, Industry 5.0, entrepreneurship education, workforce transformation, career readiness, and the development of competencies required for future employment.
8. Artificial Intelligence, Digital Learning, and Educational Technology Innovation.
   This area covers artificial intelligence in education, digital learning platforms, educational technology, adaptive learning, learning analytics, virtual learning environments, digital assessment, and technology-supported teaching and learning innovation.