ICETE 2026: International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Education Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT) Melbourne and Sydney, Australia Melbourne And Sydney, Australia, February 9-10, 2026

Conference website	https://www.mit.edu.au/icete2026
Submission deadline	November 15, 2025

Message from Prof Savitri Bevinakoppa, Conference General Chair

Welcome to the inaugural International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Education, proudly hosted by Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT). This landmark event brings together a global community of researchers, educators and industry professionals to explore the transformative impact of technology on education, business and society.

Our conference is built around a diverse set of research themes that reflect the dynamic and rapidly evolving landscape of innovation:

• Cybersecurity: Safeguarding digital learning environments and institutional data.
• Data Analytics: Leveraging data to enhance decision-making, student outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Computer Networking: Enabling robust and scalable infrastructure for digital education.
• Management & Accounting: Exploring digital transformation in business education and practice.
• Generative AI in Assessment: Investigating the role of GenAI in reshaping assessment design, delivery and integrity.
• Emerging Technologies in Learning & Teaching (L&T): Examining tools such as AR/VR, blockchain and IoT in enhancing engagement and pedagogy.
• Academic Integrity: Addressing ethical challenges and promoting responsible use of AI and digital tools in education.

In addition to these themes, we spotlight broader areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cloud Computing and Digital Transformation in Business. A key focus is the integration of AI in education, from intelligent tutoring systems and adaptive learning platforms to the ethical implications of GenAI in teaching and research.

We are pleased to announce that selected high-quality papers will be invited for publication in a special issue of a peer-reviewed MDPI journal, providing a valuable opportunity to extend the reach and impact of your work.

We look forward to a vibrant exchange of ideas, meaningful collaborations and innovative insights that will shape the next frontier of technology and education.

Submission Guidelines

All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another journal or conference. The following paper categories are welcome:

• Full papers 6–10 pages
• Short papers 3-5 pages
• Posters 

List of Topics

 

1. Cybersecurity

• Threat Detection and Incident Response in Cloud and IoT Environments

• Cybersecurity Policy, Governance, and Compliance in Higher Education

• AI-Driven Security Solutions for Predicting and Preventing Attacks

2. Data Analytics

• Big Data Applications for Business Decision-Making

• Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics in Healthcare and Education

• Visual Analytics for Enhancing Data-Driven Insights

3. Computer Networking

• Advances in 5G/6G and Edge Computing

• Network Security and Privacy in Distributed Systems

• Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Automation

4. Management

• Leadership and Change Management in the Digital Era

• Sustainable Business Practices and Corporate Social Responsibility

• Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies

5. Accounting

• Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection

• Digital Transformation in Accounting Practices (Cloud & Blockchain)

• Accounting Standards and Ethics in a Globalised Economy

6. Generative AI in Assessment

• AI-Assisted Feedback for Formative and Summative Assessments

• Ethical and Pedagogical Implications of Generative AI in Evaluation

• Designing Robust Assessments to Mitigate AI Misuse

7. Emerging Technologies in Learning & Teaching (L&T)

• Virtual and Augmented Reality in Higher Education

• Adaptive Learning Platforms and Personalised Education

• Blockchain for Student Records and Credentialing

8. Academic Integrity

• Addressing Contract Cheating and AI-Assisted Misconduct

• Institutional Policies and Technology Solutions for Upholding Integrity

• Embedding Integrity Values through Curriculum and Assessment Design

Committees

Program Committee

Conference General Chair: Prof Savitri Bevinakoppa, Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia

Conference Co-Chair: A/Prof Kristina Nicholls, Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia; Prof Adel Al-Jumaily,  Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia

International Co-Chair: Prof Gang Li, Deakin University, Australia; Dr Shanthy Thuraisingham, MIT, Australia

Program Co-Chair: Prof Tanveer Zia, The University of Notre Dame Australial; A/Prof Michael De-Martinis, Melbourne Institute of Technology, Australia

Publicity Co-Chair: Prof Mamoun Alazab, Charles Darwin University, Australia; A/Prof Kashif Saleem, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia

Organizing committee

Dr Sathyapriya Govindarajulu, MIT, Melbourne	Dr Imran Ali Jokhio, University of Leeds, UK
Dr Gayathri Nair, MIT, Melbourne	A/Prof Mudassir Khan, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia
Dr Ken Mardaneh, MIT, Melbourne	A/Prof Shyam Joshi, IIT Delhi
Dr Ammar Alazab, Torrens University	Dr Moutaz Alazab, Al Balqa Applied University, Jordan
Dr Aakanksha Sharma, MIT, Melbourne	Prof Vasudev Parvati, IIIT, India
Dr Belal Chowdhury, MIT, Melbourne	Prof Khalid Hussain, Albukhary International University, Malaysia
Dr Samar Shailendra, MIT, Melbourne	A/Prof Tariq Umer, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore, Pakistan
Dr Amoakoh Gyasi-Agyei, MIT, Melbourne	Prof Neeraj Kumar, Thapar University Patiala, Punjab, India
Dr Mohammed Jaddoa, MIT, Sydney	Prof H.R.Mahadevaswamy, JSS University, Noida
Dr Lincy Jim, RMIT University, Melbourne	Prof Sian Lun Lau, Sunway University, Malaysia
Dr Urvashi Rahul Saxena, MIT, Melbourne	Prof Mansoor Ebrahim, Iqra University, Pakistan
A/Prof Rajan Kadel, MIT, Melbourne	Prof Dinesh Kumar, Central University of Jammu, India
Dr Wanod Kumar, MIT, Sydney	Prof Syed Sajjad Haider Zaidi, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Karachi, Pakistan
Dr Deepani Guruge, MIT, Melbourne	Prof Mayank Singh, GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management, Noida, India
Dr Mohammad Dabbagh, MIT, Sydney
Dr Xiaoying Kong, MIT, Sydney
Dr Morshed Chowdhury, MIT, Melbourne
Dr Mohammad Tahidul Islam, MIT, Melbourne
Dr Mohsin Murtaza, RMIT University, Melbourne
Dr Mohtashim Baqar, MIT, Sydney
Dr Binayak Bhandari, UNSW, Sydney
Dr Raza Nowrozy, VicUni, Melbourne
Dr Jayasinghe Hewa Dulige, MIT, Melbourne Dr Arash Najmaei, MIT, Sydney

Publication

ICETE 2026 paper proceedings will be published on MIT library site.

Venue

The conference will be held in Melbourne and Sydney, Australia simultaneously. 

Contact

All questions about submissions should be emailed to icete2026@mit.edu.au

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