About us

Welcome to International Conference on Higher Education Financing and Sustainability (ICHEFSY-26), the premier conference for students, academicians, researchers, faculties, and industry professionals from around the world. The conference will be held on 19th - 20th November, 2026 in Manila, Philippines, 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.

Important Dates

Tue, Oct 20, 2026
Early Bird Registration
Fri, Oct 30, 2026
Paper Submission
Wed, Nov 4, 2026
Last date of Registration
Thu, Nov 19, 2026
Conference Date

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Collaboration between public and private sectors
Sustainable financing models for higher education
Impact of tuition fees on student access
Government funding and educational sustainability
Private sector investment in education
Financial literacy for students and families
Innovative fundraising strategies for institutions
Cost-effective educational practices
Equity in higher education financing
Long-term sustainability of educational programs
Impact of economic downturns on education
Policy recommendations for funding education
Role of alumni in institutional financing
Financial aid strategies for diverse populations
Budgeting practices in higher education
Sustainability initiatives in campus operations
Future trends in education financing
Evaluating the impact of funding on outcomes
Resource allocation in higher education
Challenges in higher education financing

Call for Papers Description

The International Conference on Higher Education Financing and Sustainability 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 Higher 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
$391$359
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Publication
$615$575
Paper / Poster Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$1,751$1,527
Listener
$247$223
Virtual Keynote Speaker Registration
$303$279
Pre-recorded Video Submission
$231$215
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
$247$223
Online Presentation with Scopus Publication
$543$503
Online Presentation with Scopus Q2/Q3 Publication
$1,575$1,351
Online Listener
$151$143

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