Program 2026

Final Program Coming Up in January 2026

The following is a tentative plan for now. Final updates and adjustments are to be made closer to the conference date.

19th January (Monday) 2026: iLab1 - Research Quadrangle

17:00 - 18:45: Pre-conference workshop between the University of Aizu, Japan, and Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, Germany

• Other participants are welcome to join in with prior notification

ETLTC-ICETM2026 & ETLTC-ICES2026

20th January (Tuesday) 2026:

9:30 - 10:00 am - Opening Plenaries

• Prof. Debopriyo Roy, ETLTC Chair

• Prof. George Fragulis, University of Western Macedonia, Greece

• Undergraduate Dean & Regent, Prof. Ben Abderazek, Univ. of Aizu, Japan

• Graduate Dean & Regent, Incheon Paik, Univ. of Aizu, Japan

• Professor Wolfgang Ziegler, Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, Germany

10:00 - 10:40 - Plenary Talk by Prof. Michael Cohen, Adjunct Prof., Higashi Nippon International University, Japan 

10:45 - 13:00 - Session # 1 on ICT and Technical Education (9 talks TBA)

13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch 

14:15 - 17:15 - Session # 2 on ICT and Technical Education (12 talks TBA)

• Short Coffee Break

17:20 - 17:50 - Keynote by Prof. Chandra, J. (Christ University, India)

18:00 - 19:00 - Session # 3 on ICT and Technical Education (4 talks TBA)

• End of Day 1

21st January (Wednesday) 2026:

9:30 - 11:00 am - Keynotes

• Prof. John Blake, University of Aizu, Japan

• Prof. Dr. Evgeny Pyshkin - Professor, University of Aizu, Japan 

• Mr. Rahul Autade, Sr. Manager – Payments Implementation, 3Itek, USA

11:00 - 13:30 - Session # 4 on Human–Computer Interaction and Digital Experience Design (10 talks TBA)

13:30 - 14:30 - Lunch 

14:30 - 17:30 - Session # 5 on Applications in Computer Science (12 talks TBA)

• Short Coffee Break

17:30 - 19:30 - Session # 6 on Human–Computer Interaction and Digital Experience Design (8 talks TBA)

• End of Day 2

22nd January (Thursday) 2026: 

• OFFICIAL excursion date, but virtual sessions planned

• Excursion Day - FREE Full Day Pass with Unlimited Bus Ride and Entry Tickets to Aizuwakamatsu Historical Sites Included - Collect it from the Registration Desk (Up to 40-50 tickets available).

INVITED SESSION:

10:00 - 15:00 - Invited Session 

Semi-Automated Eggplant Harvester for Smallholder Farms in Caraga Region

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology with a major in Electronics Technology

Researchers: Alvin James B. Revilleza, Rhea Kyle A. Sajulga, Rgie Awitan

Adviser: Dr. Vicardo J. Aroy

• Invited Talk by Graduate Student Group

Future-Proofing BS in Industrial Technology Major In Food Service Management: A Student-Centered Assessment For Industry 4.0

Bachelor of Technology and Livelihood Education

Researchers: Rheynier Aceron, Kay C. Pamintuan, Jojilyn Besire

Adviser: Dr. Vicardo J. Aroy

• Invited Talk by Graduate Student Group

Smart Desk With Axilform Dynamic Workstation

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Major In Architectural Drafting Technology

Researchers: Reniejun F. Salazar, Margaret J. Golapo, Mild P. Pabon

Adviser: Tomasito S. Yatan

• Invited Talk by Graduate Student Group

Development and Sensory Evaluation of Instant Mud Clam (Polymesoda erosa) Meals from Locally Sourced Ingredients in Barangay La Union

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology with a major in Food Service Management Technology

Researchers: Leslie Nicole Q. De Castro, Crystal Nicole B. Montero, Jeanette S. Trisuelo

Adviser: Renissa S. Cosicol

• Invited Talk by Graduate Student Group

Generative AI-Driven Tools In Technical Education: Opportunities and Challenges  

Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education major in Electronics Technology

Researchers: Nixe Shannelle S. Cusap, Stanley A. Lariba, Dave C. Manglicmot

Adviser: Mildred B. Benitez

• Invited Talk by Graduate Student Group

Student Perspectives on Out-of-Field Teaching in the Philippines: Implications for Policy and Instructional Support

Grade 12 Senior High School of Caraga State University, Cabadbaran Campus

Researchers: Alexander D. Ty, Theo Zayden Q. Yatan, Bryan L. Rivas

Adviser: Alexis Q. Sebote

• Invited Talk by Graduate Student Group

Sensory Evaluation of Enriched Fiddlehead Fern (Diplazium esculentum) Cracker as a Functional Food

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology with a major in Food Service Management Technology

Researchers: Elric L. Alison, Lina Grace J. Galeon, Annabel L. Siman

Adviser: Daisy Jane L. Bascon

• Invited Talk by Graduate Student Group

• Invited Talk by Graduate Student Group

• Invited Talk by Graduate Student Group

End of Day 3

23rd January (Friday) 2026:

10:00 - 13:00 - Session # 8 on Intelligent Systems and Adaptive Computing (12 talks TBA)

12:00 - 13:00 - Poster Session at UBIC (Univ. of Aizu & HKA, Germany)

13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch 

14:15 - 16:15 - Session # 9 on Data, Patterns, and Predictive Insight (8 talks TBA)

• Short Coffee Break

16:30 - 17:00 - Keynote by Mr. Rahul Autade, Sr. Manager – Payments Implementation, 3Itek, USA

17:00 - 19:30 - Session # 10 - Session on Technical Communication (6 talks TBA)

• Keynote by Prof. Wolfgang Ziegler, Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, Germany

End of Day 4

ICAIH 2026 & ETSS 2026 (VIRTUAL)

24th January (Saturday) 2026: 

09:50 - 10:00 - Opening of ICAIH2026 & ETSS2026

10:00 - 10:30 - Keynote by Mr. Ramakrishna Ramadugu, Senior Payments & AI Strategist, Finastra Technologies (ICAIH)

10:30 - 11:00 - Keynote by Mr. Vinay Mehra, Technology Leader at Priceline, USA. (ICAIH)

11:00 - 13:00 - Session # 11 on Artificial Intelligence Applications in Society (8 talks TBA)

13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch 

14:00 - 14:30 - Keynote by Prof. Peter Ilic, University of Aizu, Japan

14:30 - 17:30 - Session # 12 on Artificial Intelligence Applications in Society (12 talks TBA)

• Short Coffee Break

17:45 - 18:15 - Keynote by Prof. Krishna Deo Singh Chauhan, Jindal Law School, India (ICAIH)

18:15 - 20:15 - Session # 13 on Artificial Intelligence Applications in Society (ICAIH) (8 talks)

End of Day 5

25th January (Sunday) 2026: 

10:00 - 14:00 - Session # 14 on Emerging Technologies and Smart Societies (16 talks TBA) (ETSS)

14:00 - 15:00 - Lunch 

15:00 - 15:30 - Keynote by Dr. Dimitrios Bechtsis, International Hellenic University, Greece (ETSS)

15:30 - 16:00 - Keynote by Dr. Elias Losif, University of Nicosia (UNIC), Greece (ETSS)

16:00 - 18:00 - Session # 15 on Emerging Technologies and Smart Societies (8 talks TBA) (ETSS)

• Short Coffee Break

18:15 - 20:15 - Session # 16 on Emerging Technologies and Smart Societies (8 talks TBA) (ETSS)

20:15 - 20:45 - Keynote by Dr. George Kokkonis, International University of Greece, Greece (ETSS)

20:45 - 21:15 - Keynote by Dr. Panagiotis Sarigiannidis, Greece (ETSS)

21:15 - 21:30 - Conference Closing & Thank You!!

End of Day 6

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