EDUNEXT 2026 is an international educational innovation programme promoting AI-driven solutions through challenge-based learning and instructional design

1. Develop innovative AI solutions for education
2. Promote instructional design models
3. Strengthen university-school collaboration
4. Enhance AI competencies among educators and students

• Intelligent Assessment and Feedback
• AI for Inclusive Education
• Generative Content and Immersive Pedagogy
• AI and Digital Literacy in Schools

EduNext 2026 welcomes local and international participation in two categories: 

• Innovation Category - Undergraduate and postgraduate
• Conference category - Postgraduate

Learn from experts who are shaping the future of artificial intelligence and education.

Keynote and invited speakers will be announced soon.

AI for the Sustainability of Future Education

Participants are invited to develop responsible and sustainable AI innovations that respond to present and emerging challenges in education.

• Undergraduate / School — Local
• Undergraduate — International
• Postgraduate — Local
• Postgraduate — International

Each innovation team should comprise five to six members. 

• The innovation must be original and supported by scientific or scholarly reasoning.
• The submission must demonstrate clear integration or use of AI, such as machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing or generative AI.
• The innovation must use an actual AI model or functional AI-enabled component.
• The project must demonstrate relevance to education, teaching or learning.
• The submission must be free from plagiarism and must not reproduce another party’s product or intellectual property without permission.
• The content must avoid sensitive issues related to race, royalty and religion (3R).
• Participants are responsible for the accuracy, ethical use, privacy and security of their innovation.

Asyncrhonous evaluation by expert in educational technology from date 27/08/26 to 01/09/26

Scoring scale: 1 = Low | 2 = Moderate | 3 = High

• Intelligent Assessment & Feedback Award
• AI for Inclusive Education Award
• Generative Content & Immersive Pedagogy Award
• AI & Digital Literacy Award
• Best Innovation Special Award
• Digital certificates for winners, runners-up, third-place recipients and eligible participants

Participants are required to submit their presentation video and infographic through the Google Form provided.

🎥 Presentation Video
📊 Infographic

Submission Form

Please ensure that the files are submitted according to the given requirements and deadline.

Innovation Submission Guidelines:

Innovation Submission Guidelines

• Conducted online from 3 to 4 September 2026.
• Features 2 Keynote Speakers (one at the Opening Ceremony and one at the Closing Ceremony).
• Parallel sessions utilize separate Webex links for each breakout room to avoid data traffic shortage.
• Each breakout room session begins with insights from invited speakers.
• The Closing Ceremony features the announcement of Innovation category winners and special conference awards.

These guidelines are intended for participants presenting their research papers virtually during the conference. Presenters are requested to observe the following requirements to ensure the smooth conduct of all online presentation sessions.

• All online paper presentations will be conducted live via the designated online conferencing platform provided by the conference organiser.
• The online meeting link will be shared with registered presenters before the conference.
• Presenters are required to join the assigned virtual room at least 15 minutes before the scheduled session for attendance and technical checking.
• Presenters should remain in the virtual room throughout their assigned parallel session where possible.

Each presenter will normally be allocated:

• 10–12 minutes for oral presentation
• 3–5 minutes for questions and discussion

Presenters must strictly observe the allocated presentation time. The Session Chair may stop presentations that exceed the scheduled duration to ensure that all presenters receive equal presentation time.

Presenters are encouraged to prepare their presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva Presentation, PDF slides, or equivalent presentation software.

A recommended presentation structure is:

1. Title of the study
2. Author(s) and affiliation(s)
3. Background / Introduction
4. Problem Statement
5. Research Objectives / Research Questions
6. Methodology
7. Findings / Results
8. Discussion
9. Conclusion
10. Implications / Recommendations
11. Acknowledgement, where applicable

Presenters are encouraged to keep slides concise and visually clear.

Recommended Slide Format

• Approximately 8–12 slides
• Minimum font size: 20–24 pt
• Use readable fonts and appropriate contrast
• Avoid excessive text on individual slides
• Use figures, diagrams, charts, or tables where appropriate
• Clearly acknowledge sources for copyrighted materials, figures, or data used in the presentation

Presenters are responsible for ensuring that they have:

• A stable internet connection
• A functioning computer or laptop
• A working microphone
• A webcam, where available
• Updated presentation and online conferencing software
• A quiet and appropriate environment for presentation

The use of headphones or earphones with a microphone is recommended to minimise background noise and audio feedback.

Presenters are encouraged to test their:

• Internet connection
• Microphone
• Camera
• Screen-sharing function
• Presentation slides

before joining the conference session.

Presenters will normally be responsible for sharing their own presentation slides.

Before presenting:

• Open the presentation file in advance.
• Close unnecessary applications and browser windows.
• Disable personal notifications.
• Ensure confidential or private information is not visible on the screen.
• Select the correct presentation window when using the screen-sharing function.

The Session Chair or Technical Committee will provide assistance where necessary.

Upon entering the virtual conference room, presenters should rename their display name using the following format:

Presenter Name – Institution

Example:

Hanna Mohd Hussaini – Universiti Sains Malaysia

This will assist the Session Chair and Technical Committee in identifying presenters.

Presenters should:

• Keep their microphone muted when another participant is presenting.
• Activate the microphone only when invited to present or participate in the discussion.
• Turn on the camera during their presentation where internet connectivity permits.
• Speak clearly and at an appropriate pace.
• Follow instructions from the Session Chair.
• Complete the presentation within the allocated time.
• Maintain professional and respectful communication throughout the session.

After the presentation, the Session Chair will facilitate a short question-and-answer session.

Questions may be raised through:

• Verbal discussion
• The online meeting chat function
• Other mechanisms determined by the Session Chair

Presenters should answer questions concisely to allow sufficient time for discussion and for subsequent presenters.

Presenters may be requested to prepare a pre-recorded presentation as a technical backup, particularly for international presenters or participants who may experience internet connectivity problems.

Recommended requirements:

• Duration: 10–12 minutes
• Format: MP4
• Recommended resolution: 720p or 1080p
• Clear audio narration
• Slides should be clearly visible
• Presenter may include webcam video if preferred

The recording should follow the same structure and time allocation as the live presentation.

If a backup video is required, the Secretariat will provide the submission procedure and deadline separately.

Presentation materials and pre-recorded videos, where applicable, should be named using the following format:

PaperID_PresenterName

Example:

EDUNEXT26_HannaMohdHussaini.pptx

or

EDUNEXT26_HannaMohdHussaini.mp4

Presenters should avoid using special characters in file names.

Presenters must:

• Complete the conference registration and payment requirements.
• Attend their assigned presentation session.
• Deliver their presentation according to the conference schedule.

A presentation certificate will normally be issued only to participants who successfully complete the presentation requirements.

If the registered presenter is unable to present, another listed co-author may present the paper with prior notification to the Conference Secretariat.

Requests for a change of presenter should be submitted before the conference date and are subject to approval by the organiser.

In the event of internet disruption or other technical problems:

1. The presenter should attempt to reconnect to the virtual room.
2. The Session Chair may temporarily proceed to the next presentation.
3. The affected presenter may be invited to present later in the same session, subject to available time.
4. Where a backup presentation video has been submitted, the organiser may play the recorded presentation.

The organiser will make reasonable efforts to accommodate genuine technical difficulties; however, presenters are responsible for ensuring that their equipment and internet connection are functioning adequately.

Conference sessions may be recorded or photographed by the organiser for documentation, reporting, promotional, or academic purposes.

Participants should avoid independently recording or distributing another presenter's presentation without appropriate permission.

All presentations must comply with accepted standards of academic integrity.

Presenters are responsible for ensuring that:

• The work presented is their own or appropriately acknowledged.
• Sources are properly cited.
• Data and findings are represented accurately.
• Confidential or identifiable participant information is appropriately protected.
• Copyrighted materials are used appropriately.

Any form of plagiarism, research misconduct, or inappropriate behaviour may result in withdrawal of the presentation from the conference programme.

Presenters are advised to regularly check their registered email address and the official conference communication channels for:

• Presentation schedules
• Virtual room links
• Technical briefing information
• Changes to presentation arrangements
• Submission deadlines
• Other important announcements

For further enquiries regarding online presentations, please contact the Conference Secretariat.I would particularly recommend keeping the 10–12 minutes presentation + 3–5 minutes Q&A format because it is manageable for parallel conference sessions.