About us

Welcome to International Conference on Distance Education for Higher Education (ICDEHE-26), the premier conference for students, academicians, researchers, faculties, and industry professionals from around the world. The conference will be held on 10th - 11th December, 2026 in Johannesburg, South Africa, 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

Tue, Nov 10, 2026
Early Bird Registration
Fri, Nov 20, 2026
Paper Submission
Wed, Nov 25, 2026
Last date of Registration

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Global Perspectives on Distance Education
Student support services in online education
Best practices for higher education online
Challenges in higher education distance learning
Quality assurance in distance higher education
Accreditation issues for online programs
Curriculum design for online higher education
Impact of online learning on retention
Faculty development for online teaching
Technology use in higher education
Innovative assessment methods in online courses
Student experiences in online higher education
Comparative analysis of online vs traditional
Future trends in higher education distance learning
Engagement strategies for higher education students

Call for Papers Description

The International Conference on Distance Education for Higher Education 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

Organizing 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

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

Tickets

Conference Fee Structure
In-Person
Attendee & Paper Publication$382
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication$611
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication$1,623
Listener$237
Virtual Keynote Speaker Registration$297
Pre-recorded Video Submission$229
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication-
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication-
Online Listener-
Online
Attendee & Paper Publication$237
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 with Scopus Publication$535
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication$1,436
Online Listener$152

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

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