About us

Welcome to International Conference on Colonial Encounters and Postcolonial Transformations in Oceania (ICCEPTO-26), the premier conference for students, academicians, researchers, faculties, and industry professionals from around the world. The conference will be held on 28th - 29th December, 2026 in Oulu, Finland, and will bring together experts and thought leaders from a wide range of fields to share their insights and expertise. Our goal is to provide a platform for discussion, collaboration, and innovation. We believe that by bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives, we can create new ideas and solutions that will have a positive impact on society. Whether you're a student looking to learn from the best and brightest in your field, an academician seeking to share your research with a wider audience, or an industry professional looking to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies, you'll find something to inspire and challenge you at our conference.

Important Dates

Sat, Nov 28, 2026
Early Bird Registration
Tue, Dec 8, 2026
Paper Submission
Sun, Dec 13, 2026
Last date of Registration
Mon, Dec 28, 2026
Conference Date

Call For Paper

Cultural heritage preservation strategies
Colonial legacies in contemporary Oceania
Postcolonial identity and cultural transformations
Indigenous resistance and colonial narratives
Impact of colonialism on Pacific societies
Decolonization movements in Oceania
Role of literature in postcolonial discourse
Environmental justice and colonial histories
Transnational connections in postcolonial studies
Gender and colonial encounters in Oceania
Artistic expressions of postcolonial identity
Historical memory and colonial trauma
Education and colonial legacies in Oceania
Indigenous storytelling and cultural resilience
Globalization and its impact on Oceania
Colonialism and land rights issues
Cultural hybridity in postcolonial contexts
Media representations of colonial histories
Tourism and the commodification of culture
Future visions for postcolonial Oceania

The International Conference on Colonial Encounters and Postcolonial Transformations in Oceania invites researchers, academicians, industry professionals, and practitioners to submit original and high-quality research contributions. This global platform is designed for knowledge exchange, innovation, and cross-domain collaboration. Focusing on key research areas such as Oceania Studies, the conference aims to bridge theoretical advancements with real-world applications. It encourages forward-thinking research that addresses contemporary challenges while contributing to long-term scientific and technological progress.

Committee

Organizing Committee

Dr. Shashi Mehta

Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor, Department of Regional Planning, School of Planning and Architecture, New Delhi, India

Tickets

Conference Fee Structure
In-Person
Paper / Poster Presentation
$489$449
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication
$769$719
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$2,189$1,909
Listener
$309$279
Virtual Keynote Speaker Registration
$379$349
Pre-recorded Video Submission
$289$269
Online Presentation-
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication-
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication-
Online Listener-
Online
Paper / Poster Presentation-
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication-
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication-
Listener-
Virtual Keynote Speaker Registration-
Pre-recorded Video Submission-
Online Presentation
$309$279
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication
$679$629
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$1,969$1,689
Online Listener
$189$179

Speakers

Dr. Shashi Mehta

Assistant Professor

Department of Regional Planning, School of Planning and Architecture

Emmauel Nsabimana

Doctorate (PhD)

Tourism, Rwanda Polytechnic - Kitabi Integrated Polytechnic Regional College, Rwanda