The IAFOR International Conference on Education – Hawaii (IICEHawaii) is a multidisciplinary conference held concurrently with The IAFOR International Conference on Arts & Humanities in Hawaii (IICAH). Keynote, Featured and Spotlight Speakers will provide a variety of perspectives from different academic and professional backgrounds. Registration for either of these conferences permits attendance in both.
This page provides details of featured presentations, the conference schedule and other programming. For more information about presenters, please visit the Speakers page.
Conference Outline
Location: Ala Moana Hotel (2F)
12:00-13:00: Conference Check-in | Hibiscus Foyer
13:00-13:20: Cultural Presentation | Hibiscus Ballroom I
13:25-13:35: Opening Address | Hibiscus Ballroom I
13:40-14:10: Welcome Address & Recognition of IAFOR Scholarship Winners | Hibiscus Ballroom I & Online
Joseph Haldane, IAFOR, Japan
14:15-14:40: Keynote Presentation | Hibiscus Ballroom I & Online
Higher Education in Crisis: Who’s Afraid of the AI Wolf
Michael P. Menchaca, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, United States
14:40-14:55: Q&A
14:55-15:00: Conference Photograph | Hibiscus Ballroom I & Online
15:00-15:25: Networking Coffee Break | Hibiscus Foyer
15:25-16:25: Panel Presentation | Hibiscus Ballroom I & Online
16:30-17:30: The Forum (Onsite) | Hibiscus Ballroom I
The Forum is a plenary session designed as a platform for international, intercultural, interdisciplinary – and inclusive – discussions, joining experts and practitioners in an open dialogue format. Come share your thoughts and experiences as global educators and researchers.
17:35-18:35: Conference Welcome Reception | Carnation Room
Location: Hawaii Convention Center (3F)
08:30-09:20: Conference Check-in | Room 306
08:45-09:15: Conference Orientation for First-Time Presenters
This session provides an overview of what to expect at the conference, including guidance on preparing your presentation, publishing opportunities, and ways to engage with IAFOR.
09:20-10:10: Featured Workshop
Clare Baek, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, United States
10:10-10:25: Break
10:25-12:05: Onsite Session 1 (Parallel Session 1)
12:10-13:10: Onsite Session 2 (Poster Session) & Networking | Room 306
13:10-13:25: Break
13:25-15:05: Onsite Session 3 (Parallel Session)
15:05-15:20: Coffee Break
15:20-17:00: Onsite Session 4 (Parallel Session)
19:30-21:30: Conference Dinner | Roy’s Waikiki
This is an optional ticketed event
Location: Hawaii Convention Center (3F)
08:30-09:20: Conference Check-in | Room 306
09:30-11:10: Onsite Session 1 (Parallel Session)
11:10-11:25: Break
11:25-12:45: Onsite Session 2 (Parallel Session)
12:50-13:40: Hula Workshop
13:40-13:55: Break
13:55-15:35: Onsite Session 3 (Parallel Session)
15:40-16:40: Academic Advice Surgery
Location: Ala Moana Hotel (2F)
09:00-09:30: Check-in | Garden Lanai Room
09:15-12:35: Knowledge Exchange Hubs | Garden Lanai Room
This is an interactive session designed to shift from passive learning to active participation. The session provides a space for delegates to connect, collaborate, and shape ideas that drive IAFOR forward.
09:15-09:35: Opening and Group Formation
09:35-10:05: Session 1: Group Discussion
10:05-10:35: Session 2: Multi-topic Group Discussion
10:35-11:05: Networking Coffee Break
11:05-11:35: Session 3: Regrouping and Discussion
11:35-12:05: Creative Reflection & Storytelling (with optional AI support)
12:05-12:35: Group Presentations
12:40-13:00: Onsite Closing Session | Garden Lanai Room
Location: Online via Zoom
13:20-13:25: Message from IAFOR
13:25-14:25: The Online Forum | Live-Stream Room 1
Grant Black, Chuo University, Japan (Online Respondent)
Apipol Sae-Tung, IAFOR, Japan (Online Moderator)
14:30-16:10: Online Parallel Session 1
16:10-16:20: Break
16:20-18:00: Online Parallel Session 2
18:00-18:10: Break
18:10-19:25: Online Parallel Session 3
19:25-19:30: Message from IAFOR
*Please be aware that the above schedule may be subject to change.
Featured Speakers
To be announced
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Michael MenchacaUniversity of Hawai’i at Mānoa, United States
Featured Presentations
To be announced
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The ForumCome share your thoughts and experiences as global educators and researchers.
Networking Events
Accepted Presentations
One of the greatest strengths of IAFOR’s international conferences is their international and intercultural diversity. As of October 26, 2026, IICE2027 has received over 400 submissions from 57 countries and territories - including: the United States, Canada, Japan, South Africa, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Philippines, and Taiwan.
Important Information Emails
All registered attendees will receive an Important Information email and updates in the run-up to the conference. Please check your email inbox for something from "iafor.org". If you can not find these emails in your normal inbox, it is worth checking in your spam or junk mail folders as many programs filter out emails this way. If these did end up in one of these folders, please add the address to your acceptable senders' folder by whatever method your email program can do this.
Conference Programme & Abstract Book
The Conference Programme contains access information, session information and a detailed day-to-day presentation schedule.
The draft version of the Conference Programme will be available online on November 24, 2026. All registered delegates will be notified of this publication by email.
*Please be aware that the above schedule may be subject to change.
Previous Programming
View details of programming for past IICEHawaii conferences via the links below.
