About International Conference on Educational Technology and Online Education 2026 (ICETOE 2026)
Organized by Ho Chi Minh City Open University, a proud member of the Asian Association of Open Universities, ICETOE is a global forum uniting educators, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to shape the future of digital learning.
Our mission is to foster collaboration, share innovative practices, and explore effective solutions for the evolving challenges and opportunities of online education. From emerging technologies and AI in learning to digital pedagogy, assessment frameworks, and innovative models like MOOCs and hybrid learning, ICETOE provides a platform for exchanging ideas that bridge theory, practice, and policy.
Beyond academic sessions, ICETOE is a vibrant network for building partnerships and advancing the quality, accessibility, and inclusivity of online education worldwide.
We warmly invite you to contribute your insights and expertise to this shared journey – together. Let’s create an innovative, ethical, and inclusive digital learning landscape for the future.
Important dates
- Conference Dates: Nov 26, 2026, to Nov 27, 2026
- Submission of abstract: May 15, 2026
- Notification of abstract acceptance: May 22, 2026
- Submission of full papers: Aug 22, 2026
- Early Bird registration deadline: Aug 22, 2026
- Registration deadline: Oct 22, 2026
Welcome to the ICETOE 2026
International Conference on Educational Technology and Online Education 2026 (ICETOE 2026) is a prestigious academic event hosted by Ho Chi Minh City Open University, a member of the Asian Association of Open Universities. It serves as a dynamic platform for educators, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders worldwide to exchange ideas and collaborate on the evolving field of online education.
ICETOE 2026 aims to rethink and transform the design, delivery, and impact of online education in response to quickly advancing technology. The conference focuses on fostering innovation, ethical practices, and inclusivity in digital learning by bridging theory, practice, and policy.
“Educational Technology and Online Learning: Trends Driving the Next Wave of Digital Education” – this theme highlights how new technologies and pedagogical models are shaping the future of digital education, emphasizing purposeful transformation beyond mere adaptation.
Key topics include:
- Emerging technologies in online education
- Learning analytics and data-driven decision making
- The future of MOOCs: Evolution and impact
- Digital competence and skills for online learners and educators
- Gamification and immersive learning experiences
- Hybrid learning models and the future of blended education
- Cybersecurity and ethical issues in digital learning
- Blockchain and credentialing in online education
- Institutional strategies for scaling online learning
- The role of AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants in education
We warmly invite scholars, practitioners, and graduate researchers to submit abstracts related to the conference theme and sub-themes. ICETOE 2026 will take place from 26th to 27th November 2026, at 97 Vo Van Tan Street, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, as a hybrid event with both in-person and virtual attendance options. Join us to engage in meaningful dialogue, build international collaborations, and help shape the future of online education.
Read the last conference proceeding
About HCMCOU
Ho Chi Minh City Open University (HCMCOU) was founded in 1990 as a public institution with a focus on open, equitable, and practice-oriented education. The university’s mission is to expand access to higher learning and strengthen workplace competencies through flexible and effective methods.
In 2025, HCMCOU ranked in the 1,201-1,500 band globally in THE World University Rankings and the 701-750 group in the QS Asia Rankings. In 2020, it was among eight nominees for the “Times Higher Education Awards Asia.” The university operates seven campuses with nearly 35,000 undergraduate students, 1,195 graduate students, and 832 staff members. It earned institutional accreditation from Vietnam’s MOET in 2017 and renewed it in 2023.
A member of ICDE, QM, AAOU, AUN, and SEAMEO-SEP, HCMCOU also participates in Erasmus+ projects (three KA1 and five KA2). It offers multidisciplinary programs across 13 faculties and schools, including business, economics, engineering, technology, social sciences, and humanities. These include 32 bachelor’s programs, 12 advanced bachelor’s programs, 17 online bachelor’s programs, 12 master’s programs, 8 doctoral programs, and 12 international joint programs. All programs meet national and international accreditation standards.
HCMCOU is among Vietnam’s top 10 universities in Web of Science publications. In 2024, it ranked 16th nationwide and 410th globally in the SCImago Institutions Rankings.
About ELO
The Center for E-learning (ELO) of Ho Chi Minh City University, established in 2016, embodies the university’s mission to expand open education, ensure equal access to higher learning, and enhance professional competence through flexible, effective methods. ELO delivers accredited online bachelor’s and engineering programs, currently leading the nation with 17 academic disciplines.
Programs are developed in line with the ELITES principles, the ADDIE model, and the U.S.-based Quality Matters standards, ensuring academic rigor and a learner-centered approach. Training is deployed on advanced technological platforms and supported by a broad partner network, providing convenience and timely assistance.
Over nearly a decade, ELO has enrolled 34 cohorts, serving about 25,000 students and producing 3,000 graduates. Its credibility is affirmed by strong community trust and growing enrollment.
In 2021, ELO launched the Vietnam Massive Open Online Courses (VMOOCs) platform, offering free online courses to promote lifelong learning and community capacity building. To date, the platform has developed 112 courses, attracting thousands of learners.
Through innovation and commitment, ELO continues to shape Vietnam’s digital learning landscape and foster a learning society.