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

10:00 - 11:45 - Invited Session from the Philippines

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

11:45 - 14:00 - Session # 7 on ICT and Technical Education (9 talks)

End of Day 3

23rd January (Friday) 2026:

10:00 - 13:00 - Session # 8 on Intelligent Systems and Adaptive Computing (8 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 (5 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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