About us

Welcome to International Conference on Policy and Governance in Vocational Education (ICPGVE-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 Kagoshima, 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

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

Collaboration between educators and policymakers
Challenges in policy implementation
Policy frameworks for vocational education
Teacher professional development policies
Governance in vocational education systems
Impact of policy on teaching practices
Equity in vocational education access
Stakeholder involvement in policy development
Evaluating vocational education policies
Community engagement in vocational governance
Global trends in vocational education policy
Data-driven decision making in vocational education
Accountability in vocational education systems
Research informing vocational education policy
Future directions in vocational governance
Ethical considerations in vocational education policy
Impact of funding on vocational programs
Best practices in vocational education governance
Inclusive policies for vocational training
Innovative policy solutions for vocational education

The International Conference on Policy and Governance in Vocational 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 Vocational Education and Training, 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, Principal Academic at Bournemouth University

Education Department

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