Call for Papers
The 15th International Conference of Educational Innovation through Technology
(EITT2026)
South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
Date: December 19-20, 2026
The 15th International Conference on Educational Innovation through Technology (EITT2026), organized by the Society of International Chinese in Educational Technology (SICET), aims to serve as an international platform for scholars and practitioners in education and technology to share and present new research findings and exchange insights and experiences on related topics.
The EITT 2026 will be held at South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China, on December 19-20, 2026. The conference warmly welcomes researchers, educators, edtech practitioners, and policymakers from around the world to examine how emerging technologies, including AI, educational robotics, VR/AR /MR, neurotechnology, are transforming education. Participants are invited to contribute presentations that showcase their expertise, research, and innovative practices, and to engage with an international community of academics and professionals from diverse disciplines.
Since its launch in 2012, the EITT conference series has been successfully hosted in many locations worldwide: Beijing, China (2012); Williamsburg, Virginia, USA (2013); Brisbane, Australia (2014); Wuhan, China (2015); Tainan (2016); Osaka, Japan (2017); Auckland, New Zealand (2018); Biloxi, Mississippi, USA (2019); virtually in 2020, 2021, and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic; Fujian, P.R. China (2023); Macau, P.R. China (2024); and Yokohama, Japan (2025).
Established in 2003, SICET is a non-political, non-profit academic organization. Its mission is to foster and strengthen international academic exchange, research collaboration, and scholarly communication in the field of educational technology, to advocate for the effective use of technology in education, and to promote global cooperation among its members and the wider scholarly community.
EITT2026 Conference Theme:
Human-AI Synergy for Educational Innovation: Dialogue Across Contexts, Cultures, and Communities
Under the theme “Human-AI Synergy for Educational Innovation: Dialogue Across Contexts, Cultures, and Communities”, EITT2026 seeks to stimulate critical dialogue, highlight innovative research and practice, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration among scholars, educators, technologists, and policymakers.
Submission Link: https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=eitt2026
Topics:
We invite submissions of original research, case studies, theoretical papers, and practical insights on topics including, but not limited to, the following:
- Human-AI Collaboration and Agentic Learning
- Generative AI, Intelligent Systems, and Emerging Learning Technologies
- Learning Analytics, Big Data, and Evidence-Informed Innovation
- Teaching, Learning, and Assessment in Digital and Hybrid Contexts
- Immersive, Multimodal, and Experiential Learning
- Equity, Ethics, Inclusion, and Human-Centered Educational Technology
- Institutional Transformation, Leadership, and Digital Change
- Global Perspectives, Policy, and Research-Practice Partnerships
- Technology supported subject learning, STEAM, Languages, etc.
- AI literacy for learners and educators
- Analysis of educational technology policies
- Other topics related to technology integration into instructional design, curriculum, administration, and evaluation.
Important Dates:
– Paper Submission: August 15, 2026
– Author Notification: September 15, 2026
– Author Registration Due: November 15, 2026
– Conference date: December 19-20, 2026
Conference Registration:
Please note that only papers with at least one author registered to attend the conference will be included in the EITT 2026 Proceedings, or recommended for publication in one of the three journals: International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning (IJTTL), the Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE), or Future in Educational Research (FER) (subject to revision in accordance with each journal’s requirements; please refer to the official websites of the respective journals for detailed guidelines). The registration fee is:
- US$480 for the first participant of a paper, and US$200 for each additional participant.
- US$200 for participants who give a presentation at the conference without paper publication.
Please go to https://sicet.org/
- If you already have a SICET account, select My Account, then enter your username and password to log in. After that, click Join us, choose EITT Conference Registration, and complete the registration as required.
- If you do not have a SICET account, please first go to Join us and select How to become a member. Then choose Create a new account, fill in your information, and wait for approval. Once approved, you can log in to your SICET account and proceed with the conference registration.
Submission of Papers:
A paper should be prepared according to the proceedings’ template, which can be found here: conference-paper-template. It must be 4-6 pages in length, including an abstract, references, and tables/figures. Submissions should represent original and substantive research results. We will not accept any paper which, at the time of submission, is under review for or has already been published (or accepted for publication) in another conference or journal. Authors should submit their manuscripts in PDF format to EITT2026 via the EasyChair submission system (https://easychair.org/my/conference?conf=eitt2026). Each paper submitted to EITT2026 will be double-blind reviewed based on its originality, significance, technical soundness, and quality of writing.
Presentation Formats:
Accepted submissions will be scheduled in different presentation formats. A regular oral presentation is expected to be 10–13 minutes, including Q&A. Some accepted papers may be assigned to the poster session. The conference will also feature keynote talks and roundtable discussions.
Publication Information:
The proceedings of EITT2026 will collect selected papers through a standard peer-review process. Only papers that are presented by an author at the conference will be included in the conference proceedings (*the registered papers of this conference will be included in the conference proceedings and will be submitted for possible inclusion into Springer. Final publication will be subject to the manuscript review by Springer. Springer CCIS is abstracted/indexed in DBLP, Google Scholar, EI-Compendex, Mathematical Reviews, SCImago, and Scopus), or published in the International Journal of Technology in Teaching and Learning (IJTTL), the Journal of Educational Technology Development and Exchange (JETDE), or Future in Educational Research (FER) (*selected registered papers will be recommended and invited to publish an extended version in these three journals, subject to revision according to the requirements of each journal).
Conference Organization and Committees
EITT2026 Organized and Sponsored by:
Society of International Chinese in Educational Technology (SICET http://sicet.org)
Hosted by:
South China Normal University, China
Conference Chairs：
Dr. Qingchao Ke, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
Dr. Jingjing Zhang, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
Conference Executive Chair
Dr. Tingting Bao, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, China
Technology Support Committee
Dr. Jui-Long (Andy) Hung, Professor, Boise State University (Chair)
Dr. Ping Wang, Professor, Great Basin College
Dr. Hong Zhan, Professor, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Dr. Bingbing Qi, South China Normal University
Conference Financial Committee
Dr. Hong Zhan, Professor, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Chair)
Dr. Yingxiao Qian, Assistant Professor, University of South Carolina
Technical Program Committee
-Program Committee Co-Chairs
Dr. Jing Lei, Syracuse University
Dr. Jingjing Zhang, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
Dr. Hengtao Tang, University of South Carolina
-Committee Members:
Dr. Shen Ba, The University of Hong Kong
Dr. Ye Chen, University of West Georgia
Dr. Hsiu-Jen Cheng, National Kaohsiung Normal University
Dr. Li Cheng, University of North Texas
Dr. Junfeng Diao, Associate Professor, Hainan Normal University
Dr. Jining Han, Southwest University
Dr. Jui-Long (Andy) Hung, Boise State University
Dr. Qingchao Ke, South China Normal University
Dr. Chen Li, Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Dr. Mixue Li, Assistant Research Fellow, Tsinghua University
Dr. Xiuhan Li, Central China Normal University
Dr. Leping, Liu, University of Nevada, Reno
Dr. Tian Luo, Old Dominion University
Dr. Jing Ma, Zhengzhou University
Dr. Grace Yue Qi, Massey University
Dr. Yingxiao Qian, University of South Carolina
Dr. Yi Sun, Kobe Institute of Computing
Dr. Hengtao Tang, University of South Carolina
Dr. Dongqing Wang, South China Normal University
Dr. Ping Wang, Great Basin College
Dr. Yantao Wei, Central China Normal University
Dr. Fati Wu, Beijing Normal University
Dr, Junjie Wu, Macao Polytechnic University
Dr. Linjing Wu, Central China Normal University
Dr. Tianxiao Yang, Old Dominions University
Dr. Hao Yang, State University of New York-Oswego
Dr. Yuqin Yang, Central China Normal University
Dr. Si Zhang, Central China Normal University
Dr. Qingzhi Zhang, Falmouth University, United Kingdom
Dr. Lin Zhong, Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Contact:
Email: eitt2026@scnu.edu.cn
Meeting Archives
EITT 2018 – Okland, New Zealand
EITT 2014 – Brisbane, Austrilia