INCOED 2026: International Conference on Education 2026: Empowering Education Through Diversity and Sustainability for Inclusive Futures Online Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, November 4, 2026

The International Conference on Education 2026 (INCOED 2026) is organized by the Faculty of Education and Humanities, UNITAR International University, Malaysia, on 4 November 2026 (ONLINE).

Empowering Education Through Diversity and Sustainability for Inclusive Futures

INCOED 2026 provides a platform for academics, researchers, educators, practitioners, policymakers, professionals, and students to share research, innovative practices, and emerging perspectives in education. The conference places particular emphasis on Inclusive and Special Needs Education, neurodiversity, accessibility, educational technology and artificial intelligence, sustainability, educational leadership, early childhood education, educational psychology, STEM/STEAM education, higher education, curriculum, and innovative pedagogies.

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract submission is mandatory for all presenters.
• Full paper submission is optional.
• All submissions must be original.
• Authors must submit an abstract through EasyChair for review and acceptance.
• Accepted abstracts will be eligible for presentation at INCOED 2026.
• Authors who wish to have their work considered for publication may optionally submit a full paper.
• A full paper is not required for conference presentation.

Abstract:

• 250-300 words

• Describing completed research

• Ongoing research

• Conceptual work

• Innovative educational practices or

• Relevant scholarly projects.

Important Dates

Abstract registration deadline: 15 October 2026

Optional full paper submission deadline: 31 October 2026

Conference date: 4 November 2026

Registration Fee

The registration fee for external presenters is RM 250 per accepted abstract.

The registration fee for external participants attending as audience members is RM150 per participant.

UNITAR Education Group staff and students: Free, subject to internal conference arrangements.

The conference registration fee covers participation and presentation at INCOED 2026.

Publication fees are separate from the conference registration fee.

Authors who wish to submit a full paper for publication consideration will be required to pay the applicable publication fee only after acceptance by the respective journal.

List of Topics

INCOED 2026 welcomes submissions across all areas of education and related interdisciplinary fields, including but not limited to:

• Inclusive and Special Needs Education

• Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Neurodiversity in Education

• Early Childhood Education

• Educational Psychology, Counselling and Learner Wellbeing

• Educational Technology, Digital Learning and Artificial Intelligence

• STEM and STEAM Education

• Curriculum, Instruction and Innovative Pedagogies

• Teacher Education and Professional Development

• Educational Leadership, Management and Policy

• Higher Education and Lifelong Learning

• Language, Literacy and Humanities Education

• Assessment, Evaluation and Quality Assurance

• Sustainability, Circular Economy, Circular Societies and Education for Sustainable Development

• Multicultural, Global and Comparative Education

• Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)

• Educational Research, Innovation and Emerging Issues in Education

Committees

Conference Leadership

Patron
Prof. Emeritus Tan Sri Dato' Sri Ir. Dr. Sahol Hamid bin Abu Bakar

Advisor
Prof. Dr. Yap Bee Wah, DVC Research

Chair
Prof. Dr. Mallika Vasugi A/P Govindarajoo, Executive Dean

Conference Director
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarfraz Aslam, Associate Dean-Research

Organizing Committee

• Conference Secretary

• Dr. Syeda Rabia Tahir — Lead

• Dr. Latha A/P Haridass — Member

• Finance Committee

• Ms. Sowbaakawathy A/P Ganesan — Lead

• Nurul Izni Abdul Rahman

• Ms. Jashwaniee A/P Prakas

• Ms. Sarah Joyce A/P G. Savaremuthu

• Master of Ceremonies

• Mr. Mohd Amar Mohd Mokhtar — Lead

• Dr. Mohd Al Mahdi Bin Hussain

• Technical and Multimedia Committee

• Dr. Nasser Salimi Aghbolagh — Lead

• Mdm. Norul Huda Mohd Ghazali

• Mdm. Sharliana Che Ani

• Mdm. Nik Evina Nik Roseli

• Mr. Paul Chandra Bose Selvarajoo

• Registration and Abstract Management Committee

• Dr. Nurul Aisyah Kamrozzaman — Lead

• Dr. Mohd Al Mahdi Bin Hussain

• Dr. Isai Amutan A/L Krishnan

• Dr. Azhar Bin Usman @ Osman

• Website Development, Publicity and Promotion Committee

• Ms. Nuzha Mohamed Taha — Lead

• Ms. Noorhuda Abdul Karim

• Ms. Kumuta A/P Arumugam

• Awards and Session Management Committee

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarfraz Aslam

• Capt. (CD) Dr. Edward Devadason

• Ms. Izawati

• Certificates and Souvenirs Committee

• Ms. Nur Aina Binti Irman Zuwardi — Lead

• Ms. Kalpanah A/P Balakrishnan

• Puan Harnani Binti Mohamed

• Cik Mirza Mahirah Binti Zainal

• Mr. Muhamad Firdhaus Bin Shahrom

• Protocol and Invitations Committee

• Mrs. Ranjit Kaur A/P P. Gernail Singh — Lead

• Puan Shahrean Irani Binti Abdul Rashid

• Ms. Ettiyammal Krishnan

• Editorial Committee

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarfraz Aslam — Lead

• Dr. Nurul Aisyah Kamrozzaman

• Dr. Tan Lee Wei

• Dr. Jeremy Ivan

• Dr. Azhar Bin Usman @ Osman

• Dr. Isthrinayagy A/P S. Krishnarajah

• Dr. Syeda Rabia Tahir

• Programme Book Committee

• Ms. Hamsni A/P Perumal — Lead

• Mr. Wong Zhen Fai (James)

• Mrs. Khairun Nazrah Binti Wahidin

• Partnership Committee

• Capt. (CD) Dr. Edward Devadason — Lead

• Sponsorship Committee

• Dr. Helme Bin Heli — Lead

• Capt. (CD) Dr. Edward Devadason

• Keynote and Invited Speakers Committee

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarfraz Aslam — Lead

• Dr. Syeda Rabia Tahir

• Mr. Manoharan Nalliah

• Ms. Hamsni A/P Perumal

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ng Yu Jin

• Hospitality Committee

• Ms. Bakialekshmi A/P V. Selvanathan — Lead

• Ms. Jashwaniee A/P Prakas

Invited Speakers

• Keynote and featured speakers will be announced progressively.

• Speakers will include academics, government representatives, education professionals, practitioners, and experts from relevant fields.

Publication Opportunities

Full paper submission is optional and is not required for conference presentation.

Authors who wish to pursue publication may submit a full manuscript for consideration through the available publication opportunities.

Asian Scholar Networks — MyCite
Selected manuscripts may be considered for publication, subject to the relevant journal's scope, peer-review process, editorial requirements, and final acceptance.
Publication fee: RM350 per accepted paper.

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science — ERA
Selected manuscripts may be considered for publication, subject to the journal's scope, peer-review process, editorial requirements, and final acceptance.
Publication fee: RM350 per accepted paper.

A limited number of high-quality manuscripts may also be recommended to suitable Scopus-indexed journals, subject to the respective journal's scope, peer-review process, editorial decision, and applicable publication charges.

Acceptance for presentation at INCOED 2026 does not guarantee publication.

Venue

The conference will be held fully online (MS Teams) on 4 November 2026.

Hosted by:

Faculty of Education and Humanities
UNITAR International University, Malaysia

Online access details will be provided to registered participants before the conference.

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to:

INCOED 2026 Secretariat
Faculty of Education and Humanities
UNITAR International University, Malaysia

Email: incoed@unitar.my

Submission link: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=incoed2026

Strategic Partners

• Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood New Zealand

• UNITAR University College Kuala Lumpur

• Education Matters