About ICETOE 2026
The International Conference on Educational Technology and Online Education 2026 (ICETOE 2026) emerges in response to transformative shifts in higher education. The rapid development of AI and digital technologies is transforming the way we teach and learn. At the same time, significant disparities in access to quality education persist across regions and learner communities. These realities highlight an urgent need for sustainable, inclusive, and future-oriented approaches to digital learning. ICETOE 2026 aims to connect international efforts in research, policy, and practice around online education.
ICETOE 2026, hosted by Ho Chi Minh City Open University (HCMCOU), will take place from 26th to 27th November, 2026, in 97 Vo Van Tan Street, Xuan Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The conference theme, “Educational Technology and Online Learning: Trends Driving the Next Wave of Digital Education” reflects the evolving landscape of online education and the need to explore fresh perspectives, tools, and strategies. The conference will bring together a diverse community of participants, including educators, researchers, educational leaders, EdTech professionals, startup innovators, and students.
The conference offers an opportunity to engage with academic communities, share international experiences, and access resources that support digital transformation in education. It is particularly valuable for institutions in developing countries that are actively seeking breakthrough models to advance digital education.
ICETOE 2026 will feature keynote addresses from experts in online education, educational technology, and policy, highlighting trends and innovations. In-depth panel discussions will explore new learning models, technology-driven practices, and the future of higher education. Interactive sessions and structured networking events will provide space for participants to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and spark collaboration.
The conference will also contribute to the academic landscape through the publication of selected papers in the international proceedings hosted by the HCMCOU Journal of Science (https://journalofscience.ou.edu.vn/index.php/soci-vi). In doing so, the conference supports the advancement of research, collaboration, and informed policymaking in digital education.
For registration, abstract submission, and more details, please visit the official website: https://icetoe.ou.edu.vn. Travel scholarships are available for international delegates. For assistance, please contact the organizing committee at icetoe@ou.edu.vn.
About Ho Chi Minh City Open University
Ho Chi Minh City Open University (HCMCOU) (https://en.ou.edu.vn/), established in 1990, is a public higher education institution with a mission to implement open education, ensure equitable access to higher education, contribute to a learning society, and improve learners’ knowledge and workplace competencies through flexible, convenient, and effective learning methods. Our vision is to become a multiversity focusing on open, practice-oriented, and advanced education.
In 2025, HCMCOU was ranked in the 1,201–1,500 band globally in THE World University Rankings, and placed in the 701–750 group in QS Asia Rankings. In 2020, we were honored to be among eight universities nominated for the “Times Higher Education Awards Asia”. The university has 7 campuses, nearly 35,000 undergraduate and 1,195 graduate students, supported by 832 academic and support staff. We were institutionally accredited by MOET in 2017 and renewed in 2023.
We are proud to be members of open education and quality assurance organizations such as ICDE (International Council for Open and Distance Education), QM (Quality Matters), AAOU (Asian Association of Open Universities), AUN (ASEAN University Network), and SEAMEO-SEP (Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization – Sufficient Economic Philosophy). We also join various Erasmus+ projects (3 KA1 and 5 KA2).
HCMCOU offers multidisciplinary programs across 13 faculties and schools in 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. Thirty-six programs achieve national and international accreditation.
Our strength also lies in research. In recent years, MOET has listed us among the top 10 universities in Vietnam for publications in Web of Science. In 2024, we were ranked 16th in Vietnam and 410th worldwide in the SCImago Institutions Rankings.
We were among the first in Vietnam to adopt Learning Management Systems in the early 2000s. Since 2015, we have developed a comprehensive online learning ecosystem. In 2023, HCMCOU became QM’s first-ever award-winning institution in Viet Nam, receiving the “Making a Difference for Students Award” for excellence in digital learning. Currently, 9,500 students are enrolled in our online bachelor’s programs across 17 majors, and e-learning has been integrated into most of our full-time courses.
About the Center for E-learning of Ho Chi Minh City University
The Center for E-learning of Ho Chi Minh City University (abbreviated as ELO) was established in 2016. Its founding reflects the University’s mission: “to implement open education, promote equal access to higher education for all, contribute to the development of a learning society, and enhance learners’ knowledge and professional competence through flexible, convenient, and effective educational modalities.” To this end, ELO specializes in delivering bachelor’s degree programs via online platforms.
These programs are designed and developed based on the ELITES principles, the ADDIE model (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation), and the Quality Matters standards for online course development as defined by the Quality Matters organization (the USA). The training programs are deployed on modern technological platforms, complemented by an extensive network of partners, thereby ensuring convenience and timely support for learners.
The quality and credibility of the programs have been widely recognized by communities, as evidenced by the growing trust and selection of the programs by a large number of learners. The Online Bachelor’s and Engineering programs currently lead the nation, including 17 academic disciplines offered (en.elo.edu.vn). After nearly a decade of establishment, the programs have enrolled 34 cohorts, with approximately 25,000 students participating and around 3,000 graduates.
In 2021, ELO launched the Vietnam Massive Open Online Courses (VMOOCs) platform, offering free online courses to serve the community and promote community to enhance knowledge and professional capacity. The platform has developed 112 courses, attracting thousands of learners from across the country.
Conference programme committee
Professor Dr. Nguyen Minh Ha, President
Ho Chi Minh City Open University (HCMCOU)
Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thuan, Editor-in-Chief
Ho Chi Minh City Open University Journal of Science, HCMCOU
Dr. Phan Thi Ngoc Thanh, Director of the Center for E-learning
HCMCOU
Dr. Le Thai Thuong Quan, Head of the Office of Research Management and International Cooperation
HCMCOU
MA. Nguyen Ngoc Thong, Deputy Director of the Center for E-learning
HCMCOU
MA. Tran Van Tri, Deputy Head – in charge of the Office of Student Affairs and Communications
HCMCOU
Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Deputy Head of the Office of Finance – Accounting
HCMCOU
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