ICETT 2026 was successfully held in Seoul, South Korea, from May 22 to 24, 2026. The conference was sponsored by IEEE, supported by The Association of Convergence Studies of English Language and Literature, Hannam University, Busan University of Foreign Studies, and technically supported by Shanghai Open University and University of Malta.
This year, the conference attracted hundreds of education experts, researchers, educators, and young scholars from multiple countries around the world. Participants gathered to engage in in-depth exchanges on education technology, training methodologies, and their intersections with culture, language, and literature.
To ensure inclusivity and broader engagement, we adopted a hybrid format with both on-site and online participation. The program featured a dynamic lineup of 5 keynote speeches, 11 invited talks, 16 on-site parallel sessions, and 10 online sessions. "Best Oral Presentation Awards" were presented to recognize outstanding research contributions.
Opening Remarks:
Prof. Ilgu Kim, Hannam University, South Korea
Opening Ceremony Chair:
Prof. Jong-Moon Lee, Pusan National University, South Korea
Distinguished keynote speakers graced ICETT 2026, sharing profound insights and shaping the conference's intellectual discourse. Among the notable speakers were:
Prof. Young Hwan KIM, Pusan National University, South Korea
Speech Title: Lessons from ICT Innovation in an Age of Converging Global Crises: Toward Human-Centered AI Transformation
Prof. Yi Zhang, Northwestern Polytechnical University, China
Speech Title: Integrating Systemic Functional Linguistics and Digital Tools to Enhance Research Competence in EFL Learners
Prof. Yanjie Song, The Education University of Hong Kong, China
Speech Title: Learningverse and Beyond: AI-Driven Innovation in Metaverse Education
Assoc. Prof. Dina Mehmedbegovic-Smith, University of London, UK
Speech Title: Healthy Linguistic Diet: Sustaining Linguistic Diversity, Well-being and Plurilingual Futures
Prof. Timothy K. F. Hew, The University of Hong Kong, China (Online)
Speech Title: Major Strands of Generative AI-in-Education Research since 2022 and Directions for Future Research
Prof. Dave Towey, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, China
Title: Metamorphic Thinking: Teaching and Doing Software Engineering Differently
Dr. Iuliia Chaplinska, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Netherlands
Title: Innovative Approaches to Educational Technology Research
Prof. Wen Xiong, Winston-Salem State University, USA
Title: Advancing Education Through Interdisciplinary Research in Education Technology
Online Invited Speech 1
Prof. Dinesh Sharma, Fordham University, USA
Title: Global Perspectives on Educational Technology and Innovation
Online Invited Speech 2
Assoc. Prof. Zigang Ge, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China
Title: Exploring the Impact of Different Types of E-learners' Anonymity on Learning Engagement
Online Invited Speech 3
Assoc. Prof. Chew Fong Peng, University of Malaya (UM), Malaysia
Title: Enhancing Learning Outcomes Through Technology-Enhanced Learning Environments
Online Invited Speech 4
Prof. Ricardo T. Bagariano, University of the Philippines
Title: Digital Transformation in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities
Online Invited Speech 5
Asst. Prof. Ho Keat Leng, National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan
Title: Teaching in English to Non-native Speakers: Misconceptions, Mistakes and Missed Opportunities
Online Invited Speech 6
Assoc. Prof. Tingting Fan, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China
Title: Innovative Pedagogical Approaches in Technology-Enhanced Learning
Online Invited Speech 7
Dr. Mariam Mohamad, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Title: A Bibliometric Review of Mobile Assistive Technology Research for Dyslexic Children
Online Invited Speech 8
Assoc. Prof. Yu Dai, Tianjin University, China
Title: Advancing Educational Technology Through Interdisciplinary Research
ICETT 2026 featured a diverse range of technical sessions, each focusing on different aspects of educational technology.
Best Oral Presentation Awards were presented to recognize outstanding research contributions across all on-site sessions. The award winners demonstrated exceptional research quality and presentation skills, representing the cutting-edge advancements in education and training technologies.
ICETT 2026 also featured 10 online technical sessions, providing a platform for remote presenters from around the world to share their research findings and engage in discussions with the global academic community.
Best Oral Presentation Awards were also presented for outstanding online presentations, recognizing excellence in research and delivery in the virtual format.
Since its establishment in 2015, ICETT has been successfully held for multiple consecutive years, with conferences held in Malaysia, Singapore, Taipei, Xi'an, Berlin, Nanjing, and Seoul, steadily increasing its academic influence. Looking ahead, ICETT will continue to build an open, inclusive, and innovative academic platform, promoting in-depth exchanges and development in the field of education and training technologies.
The next ICETT conference will be held in 2027. We warmly welcome scholars from home and abroad to submit papers and participate in this grand event, jointly promoting innovation and progress in related disciplines.