The 9th International Conference

Education & Social Science Research ICESRE 2026

Organized by LPPM Universitas PGRI Semarang under the theme “Technology, Innovation, and Sustainability: Research in Education, Social Sciences, and Engineering.” A virtual forum bringing together scholars, educators, and researchers across the globe.

12 November 2026
Virtual Conference
Scopus & SINTA Indexed
Conference Day
12 Nov 2026
Held virtually — open worldwide
Abstract Deadline23 Oct 2026
Acceptance Notice30 Oct 2026
Payment Deadline08 Nov 2026
Full Paper Due10 Nov 2026
About the conference

Where technology, innovation & sustainability meet research

The 9th International Conference on Education and Social Science Research (ICESRE 2026) is proudly organized by LPPM Universitas PGRI Semarang. It serves as a dynamic forum for scholars, educators, researchers, and practitioners worldwide to explore how technology, innovation, and sustainability intersect across education, social sciences, and engineering.

Taking place virtually on 12 November 2026, the conference features keynote speakers from the USA, Ghana, and Indonesia, alongside invited speakers from across I-Vista 2026 partner countries — Malaysia, the Philippines, India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, the UK, and China.

Selected papers will be published in a Scopus-indexed proceeding or SINTA-indexed journals, reinforcing the conference's commitment to academic quality and international visibility.

Education Language & Literature Economy Management Engineering Psychology Sociology Law Technology & Innovation
Objectives

What this conference sets out to do

  • Foster critical dialogue among scholars, educators, engineers, and policymakers on integrating technology ethically into education, social practice, and applied science.
  • Promote technological and digital literacy as a foundation of 21st-century education for students, teachers, and educational leaders.
  • Support the Sustainable Development Goals through education and research, with a focus on quality education, reduced inequalities, climate action, and strong institutions.
  • Highlight best practices and innovations that support inclusive, accessible progress for marginalized and underserved communities.
  • Critically examine the risks and ethical implications of new technologies in education and society.
  • Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration across education, social science, engineering, and policy.
SDG 4 — Quality Education SDG 10 — Reduced Inequalities SDG 13 — Climate Action SDG 16 — Strong Institutions
Keynote speakers

Voices from across the world

NK
Prof. Dr. Nur Khoiri, M.T., M.Pd
Universitas PGRI Semarang
🇮🇩 Indonesia
RT
Rachel Toncelli, EdD
Northeastern University
🇺🇸 United States
AA
Abba Auwalu, PhD
Sule Lamido University Kafin Hausa
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Invited speakers from I-Vista 2026 partner countries will also join the program, representing institutions across:
🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇮🇳 India 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇳 China 🇬🇭 Ghana
Important dates

Five milestones, one conference day

23 Oct 2026
Abstract submission deadline
30 Oct 2026
Abstract acceptance notification
08 Nov 2026
Payment deadline
10 Nov 2026
Full paper submission deadline
12 Nov 2026
Conference day
Registration, submission & review

How to take part

01
Create an account and submit your abstract
Submit online by 23 October 2026. The abstract must include introduction, purpose, method, results, main findings, implications, and keywords — no more than 200 words.
02
Wait for your acceptance notification
Once your abstract is accepted, you can download your Letter of Acceptance (LoA) and Letter of Invitation (LoI) directly from your account.
03
Submit your full paper
Full papers are due 10 November 2026 and must be written in English, following the official template.
04
Complete payment and join the conference
Every step — abstract, payment proof, revisions — is handled fully online through the conference system, never by email.

Review process

Call for papers Abstract review Full paper Anonymous peer review Editorial decision

Each paper is evaluated by one reviewer with prior expertise in journal publication or peer review. Where revisions are needed, authors revise based on reviewer feedback and resubmit through the conference system. The peer review process runs in three stages, concluding with an editorial meeting that determines which articles are published in the proceedings.

Conference fees

Three ways to take part

Domestic presenter
PresenterIDR 2.500.000
Co-presenterIDR 500.000
Overseas presenter
PresenterUSD 200
Co-presenterUSD 40
Participant
DomesticIDR 100.000
OverseasUSD 15
Topics

Nine fields, one conversation

Education
Language & Literature
Economy
Management
Engineering
Psychology
Sociology
Law
Technology & Innovation in Education
Committee

The people behind ICESRE 2026

Chairperson
Dr. Muhtarom, S.Pd., M.Pd.
Secretary
Ibnu Fatkhu Royana, S.Pd., M.Pd.

Advisory boards

Dr. Sapto Budoyo, S.H., M.H.
Dr. Muniroh Munawar, S.Pi., M.Pd.
Prof. Dr. Endah Rita Sulistyo Dewi, S.Si., M.Si.
Prof. Dr. Nur Khoiri, S.Pd., M.T., M.Pd.
Dr. Wiyaka, M.Pd.
Dr. Joko Siswanto, M.Pd.

Members

Desi Maulia, S.Psi., M.Psi.
Mega Novita, S.Si., M.Si., M.Nat.Sc., Ph.D.
Dr. Mukhlis, S.Pd., M.Pd.
Dr. Sigit Ristanto, ST., M.Sc.
Dr. Entika Fani Prastikawati, S.Pd., M.Pd.
Dr. Jafar Sodiq, S.Pd., M.Pd.
Aris Tri Jaka Harjanta, S.Kom., M.Kom.
Sutrisno, S.Pd., M.Pd.
Noora Qotrun Nada, S.T., M.Eng.
Dian Priambudi, S.Pd., M.Pd.
Ahmad Ripai, S.Pd., M.Pd.
Wahyu Ari Hargiyanto, S.Pd.
Lutfi Haris, A.Md.
Yahmo, S.E.
Tiara Firyal Shafira, S.Tr.S.I.
Satrio Prakoso Utomo, S.Pd.
Contact

Questions before you submit?

Our secretariat at LPPM Universitas PGRI Semarang is ready to help with abstract submission, payment, or anything else about ICESRE 2026.