About us

Welcome to International Conference on Distance Education and Student Success (ICDESS-26), the premier conference for students, academicians, researchers, faculties, and industry professionals from around the world. The conference will be held on 25th - 26th July, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan, 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. So why wait? Register today and join us at our conference for an unforgettable experience!

Important Dates

Thu, Jun 25, 2026
Early Bird Registration
Sun, Jul 5, 2026
Paper Submission
Fri, Jul 10, 2026
Last date of Registration
Sat, Jul 25, 2026
Conference Date

Call For Paper

Policy implications for student success
Factors influencing student success online
Retention strategies for distance learners
Support systems for online students
Measuring success in online education
Impact of motivation on online learning
Student feedback and online success
Challenges faced by online learners
Role of faculty in student success
Building resilience in distance education
Engagement strategies for student success
Research on online learning outcomes
Peer support in online environments
Impact of technology on student success
Best practices for online student support
Strategies for improving online retention
Student success stories in distance education
Assessment of student performance online
Future directions for student success research
Equity and access in online education

The International Conference on Distance Education and Student Success 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 Distance Education, 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

Conference Committee

Ina Suryani

Associate Professor

Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Malaysia

Ahmed A. Abdala

Professor and Program Chair

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Doha, Qatar

Nurgul Mambetova

Head of Early Years

Reigate Grammar School Riyadh (RGSR), Riyadh

Prof. Yen-Ting Lin

Professor

National Pingtung University, Taiwan

Dr Christina Iosif M.

Professor

University of the Antilles, French West Indies

Shanmugam Gunalan Pillai

AMET University, Chennai, India

Devan Govender

Africa Finance Shared Services Leader

Deloitte South Africa, South Africa

Dr. Mary Mamatha Dadala

Professor & Head

Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Sri Padmavati Women's University, India

Reda Abdel Azim

Professor

American University of Kurdistan, Iraq

Amenah Abbood

Assistant Professor

University of Baghdad, Iraq

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

Hiroko Oe

Professor

Education Department, Principal Academic at Bournemouth University

Hafiz Ahmad Bilal

Professor

Higher Education Department, Higher Education Department, PAK

Dr. Alesa Durgaryan

ESL/EFL/ESP trainer PHD , Teacher trainer

Pedagogy and Methodology, Armenia

John Todd

Founding Head and Director of Education

Charterhouse Lagos, Nigeria

Dr. Alvin B. Punongbayan

Department of Education

Bilaran National High School, Philippines

Dr. Shradha Kanwar

Chief Academic Officer

Education, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Dr. Stephen Asaah-Junior

Distance Education Coordinator

DISTANCE EDUCATION, COLLEGE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST, Ghana

Deepika Mitra

Assistant Professor of English Communication

JNU, India

NURUL AJLEAA BT HJ. ABDUL RAHMAN (Dr)

Senior English Lecturer

Academy of Language Studies, UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA MALAYSIA

Omer Solak

Professor

Dept of Turkish Language and Literature, Dept of Turkish Language and Literature