Full name: The 18th International Conference on Education Technology and Computers
Abbreviation: ICETC 2026


2026 the 18th International Conference on Education Technology and Computers (ICETC)

Conference Date: December 14-17, 2026
Conference Venue: Porto, Portugal
Conference Website: http://www.icetc.org/index.html

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We are pleased to invite you to attend 2026 the 18th International Conference on Education Technology and Computers (ICETC), which will be held in Porto, Portugal during December 14-17, 2026. It is co-sponsored by University of Porto, Portugal and IEEE. Welcome to ICETC 2026!

The ICETC 2026 Organizing Committee is committed to enriching the conference schedule and providing a more effective communication platform while maintaining the success of ICETC in the past seventeen editions. The conference is organized along session themes, addressed in plenary oral presentations by keynote speakers and invited speakers, and extensive oral presentation and poster sessions by authors. In addition, we will also have various social events, including the campus visit, dinner banquet and one day tour, to make the meeting a thoroughly enjoyable experience.


ICETC 2026 has been included in IEEE event list!
https://conferences.ieee.org/conferences_events/conferences/conferencedetails/72297


[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.
Selected papers from Track 9 and Track 10 will be published into Lecture Notes in Educational Technology (Electronic ISSN: 2196-4971 & Print ISSN: 2196-4963) as a proceedings book volume, which has been accepted by Springer. Final publication will be contingent upon Springer’s review of the manuscript. Those papers will be sent to indexing database like: Scopus, ACM Digital Library, ERIC, INSPEC, Norwegian Register for Scientific Journals and Series, SCImago.
* ICETC 2017-ICETC 2025 Proceedings have been indexed by Ei Compendex, Scopus.


[Journal Recommendation]
Selected papers may be invited to submit extended version to indexed journals such as IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies (ISSN: 1939-1382). Please refer to the journal' s guidelines on submitting extended conference papers.

Abstracting/ Indexing: SCIE, SSCI, Ei Compendex, Scopus, etc.
Impact Factor: 3.7 | CiteScore: 8.5
For more details: https://ieee-edusociety.org/publication/about-publications/tlt.


[Keynote Speakers]
Prof. Irwin King, FACM, FIEEE, FAAAI, FINNS, FAAIA, FHKIE, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
Daniel Mitelpunkt, Imperial College London, UK
Prof. Heng Luo, Central China Normal University, China
Assoc. Prof. Qiyun Wang, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

[Invited Speakers]
Prof. Sebastian Speiser, Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart, Germany
Prof. Ali Kemal Tekin, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Norway
Prof. Katsuyuki Umezawa, Shonan Institute of Technology, Japan
Assoc. Prof. Xi Lin, East Carolina University, USA
Assoc. Prof. Seng Chee Tan, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Prof. Mira Kartiwi, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia
Dr. Nashwa Ismail, Imperial College London, UK
Assoc. Prof. Hasan Kadhem, American University of Bahrain, Kingdom of Bahrain
Asst. Prof. Juan C Castro Alonso, University of Birmingham, UK
Assoc. Prof. Serpi̇l Teki̇r, Middle East Technical University, Turkey
Prof. Franck Amadieu, Université Toulouse Jean Jaurès, France
Research Fellow Anna Gorbunova, HSE University, Russia


[Organizing Committee]
* Conference Chairs
Mario Barajas Frutos, University of Barcelona, Spain
Fred Paas, Erasmus University Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Minjuan Wang, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China & San Diego State University, USA
Diamantino Freitas, University of Porto, Portugal

* Conference Co-chair
António Coelho, University of Porto, Portugal

* Program Chairs
Cristina Galván, University of Barcelona, Spain
Denis Liakin, Concordia University, Canada
Zhendong Niu, Beijing Institute of Technology, China
Yonghe Wu, East China Normal University, China
Bruno Lima, University of Porto, Portugal
Publication Chairs
Joao Bispo, University of Porto, Portugal
Emma Bauer, University of Göttingen, Germany

* Publicity Chairs
Baraa Albishri, University of Jeddah, Australia
Raidell Avello-Martínez, Universidade da Coruña, Spain
Ouhao Chen, University of Leeds, UK
Zhong Sun, Capital Normal University, China
Voltaire Mistades, De La Salle University, Philippines
Nuno Flores, University of Porto, Portugal
Please visit https://www.icetc.org/committee.html for more information.


[Topics]
Track 1: Online, Blended, and Hybrid Learning
- Best Practices for Remote Teaching
- Designing and Implementing Blended Learning Models
- Online Course Development and Management
- Mobile Learning & Microlearning
Track 2: Artificial Intelligence in Education
- Intelligent Tutors and Personalized Learning Systems
- Adaptive Learning Platforms
- Educational Data Analytics and Prediction
- Generative AI for Education
Track 3: Immersive Technologies – VR, AR & Simulations
- Development of Immersive Learning Environments
- Virtual Classrooms & Remote Labs
- Applications of Augmented Reality in Classroom Teaching
- Impact of VR/AR Technologies on Student Learning Outcomes
Track 4: Learning Analytics and Data-Driven Education
- Collection and Analysis of Student Behavior Data
- Optimization of Learning Paths and Personalized Recommendations
- Real-Time Adaptive Learning Analytics
- Visualization Tools in Learning Analytics
Track 5: Gamification and Game-Based Learning
- Gamification Elements in Course Design
- Game-Based Learning Activities and Assessments
- Adaptive Game-Based Learning
- Development and Evaluation of Educational Games
For more topics, please visit http://www.icetc.org/cfp.html


[Submission instructions]
1). Language
English is the official language of the conference; the paper should be written and presented only in English.
2). Submission Types
* Abstract submission for presentation only without publication.
* Full paper submission for both presentation and publication.
3). Paper Length
The submitted papers should be no less than 5 pages in two columns. When paper exceeds 6 printed pages, including all figures, tables, and references, extra page will be charged.
4). Submission method:
- via online submission system: https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=icetc2026
Should you have any inquiry about the submission, please feel free to send email to icetc.edu@outlook.com.


[Conference awards]
Best Reviewer Award
Best Paper Award
Best Student Paper Award
Best Presentation Award


[City tour]
Porto is one of the oldest cities in the country, a city of culture and leisure, a cosmopolitan and contemporary place. From the excellent facilities available to the wide range of hotels available in the region, Porto is the perfect destination for organizing your congress, conference or colloquium and making your business trip a success.


Contact us now!
Conference Secretary: Ms. María González
Email: icetc.edu@outlook.com

See you at ICETC 2026 in Porto!