CONFERENCE INFORMATION

1. Organizers:

1.1. Organizers

- Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST)

- Faculty of Education, Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST). Website: https://fed.hust.edu.vn/

- Faculty of Foreign Languages, Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST). Website: https://sofl.hust.edu.vn/homepage

1.2. Coordinating organizations

- Department of English Language Education, The Education University of Hong Kong (China): https://www.eduhk.hk/ele/  

- International Professional Development Association (IPDA). Website: https://ipda.org.uk/aboutipda/

- Nguyen Tat Thanh University. Website: https://ntt.edu.vn/en/ 

- Academy of Policy and Development. Website: https://apd.edu.vn/

- Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam. Website: https://www.dav.edu.vn/en/ 

2. Time and venue

- Time: Thursday - Saturday, October 22nd – 24th 2026

- Venue: Esmeralda Resort, Ninh Binh province, Vietnam. 

3. Theme and Sub-themes

With the main theme of “Empowering Learners in the Global Digital Era: Insights, Innovations, and Impact”, ICEF 2026 will cover, but not be limited to, the following sub-themes:

Sub-theme 1. Digital Innovation for Quality and Inclusive Education

+ Artificial intelligence and educational technologies for learner-centered education

+ Inclusive digital learning design for diverse learners

+ Technology-enhanced assessment and feedback

+ Learning analytics and data-informed pedagogical practices

+ Digital innovation in STEM/STEAM education and interdisciplinary learning

Sub-theme 2. Business, Management, and Workforce Development in the Digital Global Era

+ Leadership and management competencies for the future workforce in a globalized economy

+ University-industry collaboration for practice-oriented training and employability enhancement

+ Corporate training, lifelong learning, and upskilling in digital environments

+ Entrepreneurship education, innovation, and sustainable development in higher education

Sub-theme 3. Learner Empowerment, Self-Regulated Learning, and Lifelong Learning

+ Learner agency and autonomy in digital learning environments

+ Self-regulated learning, motivation, and engagement

+ Lifelong learning pathways and micro-credentials

+ Flexible and personalized learning models for diverse learners

Sub-theme 4. Teacher Professional Development and Educational Leadership for Sustainable Impact

+ Digital competence and professional development of teachers and educators

+ Educational leadership and management in digital transformation

+ Reflective and reflexive teaching practices

+ Strengthening institutional capacity for sustainable educational innovation

Sub-theme 5. Evidence-based Practices, Educational Policy, and Global Partnerships

+ Evidence-based teaching, learning, and assessment practices

+ Educational policy, governance, and quality assurance

+ Impact evaluation of educational innovations

+ International collaboration and partnerships for sustainable education

Sub-theme 6. Foreign Language Teaching in the Digital Global Era (English, Chinese, Korean)

+ Applications of AI in the teaching and learning of English, Chinese, and Korean

+ Digital pedagogies for integrated language skills development

+ Innovations in assessment and feedback in digital language classrooms

+ Integration of language, culture, and intercultural competence in multilingual contexts

Sub-theme 7. English Translation and Interpreting in the Age of AI

+ Technology-assisted translation and interpreting (CAT tools, machine translation, AI)

+ Training translators and interpreters for digital and global work environments

+ Human-AI collaboration in translation and interpreting practices

+ Professional ethics, quality assurance, and standards in AI-assisted translation

Sub-theme 8. English Linguistics in Digital Contexts

+ Linguistic theory and language analysis in digitally mediated communication

+ Corpus linguistics, data-driven learning, and AI applications