About the Conference
The International Conference on Innovations in Science and Education (ICISE) brings together scholars, educators, researchers, industry leaders, and policy makers from around the globe to explore cuttingedge developments that reshape how science is taught, learned, and applied. Held annually in a different host city, ICISE serves as a dynamic platform for sharing research findings, showcasing innovative teaching practices, and forging collaborations that bridge academia and industry.
Since its inception in 2010, the conference has grown to attract over 1,200 participants from more than 50 countries. It is organized by the Global Association for Science and Education (GASE) in partnership with leading universities and scientific societies.
Key Themes & Topics
- STEM Pedagogy 4.0: Integrating virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence into classroom practice.
- Science Communication & Public Engagement: Strategies for making complex scientific ideas accessible to diverse audiences.
- Open Science & Open Educational Resources (OER): Policies, platforms, and practices that democratise knowledge.
- Data Literacy & Computational Thinking: Embedding coding, data analysis, and modelling across curricula.
- Interdisciplinary Learning: Connecting biology, engineering, environmental science, and the humanities in projectbased formats.
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Approaches to ensure all learners have equal opportunities to thrive in science fields.
- Assessment Innovation: Formative analytics, eportfolios, and competencybased evaluation.
- Policy & Curriculum Reform: Evidencebased recommendations for national and regional education strategies.
Conference Schedule (Highlights)
| Day | Time (CET) | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 Monday | 09:00 10:00 | Opening Ceremony & Keynote: Science Education in the Age of AI | Main Hall |
| 10:30 12:00 | Panel: VR & AR in Laboratory Training | Room A | |
| 13:30 15:00 | Workshop: Building Open Educational Resources | Room B | |
| Day 2 Tuesday | 09:00 10:30 | Paper Sessions: Data Literacy in K12 | Room C |
| 11:00 12:30 | RoundTable: Equity in STEM Pathways | Room D | |
| 14:00 15:30 | Live Demo: AIguided Lab Assistants | Exhibition Hall | |
| Day 3 Wednesday | 09:00 10:00 | Keynote: Policy Bridges From Research to Classroom | Main Hall |
| 10:30 12:00 | Poster Session & Networking | Exhibition Hall | |
| 13:30 15:00 | Closing Workshop: Designing Interdisciplinary Projects | Room A | |
| 15:30 16:00 | Closing Remarks & Awards | Main Hall |
Featured Speakers
ICISE assembles a distinguished lineup of speakers who are leaders in their fields. Selected highlights include:
- Prof. Elena Garca (MIT) Expert in adaptive learning systems and author of AI in the Classroom.
- Dr. Samuel Okoro (UNESCO) Policy strategist on equitable STEM education in developing nations.
- Dr. Maya Patel (Google Research) Pioneer of immersive VR labs for remote science instruction.
- Prof. Luis Hernndez (University of Barcelona) Champion of open science practices and OER repositories.
- Ms. Aisha Khan (Teach for All) Advocate for gender parity in engineering curricula.
Registration
Earlybird registration (until 31May) is 250 for students, 350 for academics, and 500 for industry participants. Regular rates apply from 1June to 31July. The conference offers a limited number of fully funded travel scholarships for earlycareer researchers from lowincome countries.
To register, visit the official registration portal, create an account, and select the appropriate ticket type. Participants will receive a digital conference kit, including an agenda, virtual background images, and guidelines for hybrid attendance.
Contact & Further Information
For inquiries, please email info@icise2026.org or call +44 20 79461234. Follow the conference on Twitter @ICISE2026 and LinkedIn for live updates, speaker announcements, and networking opportunities.
