CALL FOR PAPERS

International Conference on Innovation, Excellence and Quality for Transformation in Higher Education 2026 (THE 2026) aims to bring together scholars, educators, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world to discuss emerging trends, share best practices, and explore innovative solutions for advancing higher education. The Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) invites academics, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to submit original research papers, case studies, conceptual papers, and best practice reports that address the conference themes.

CONFERENCE THEMES / TRACKS (INCLUDES BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

Track 1: Curriculum Innovation and Outcome-Based Education Track 2: Excellence in Teaching and Learning
- Curriculum redesign for future-ready graduates - Innovative pedagogical approaches
- Outcome-Based Education (OBE) implementation - Active and student-centered learning strategies
- Interdisciplinary and flexible curricula - Blended, hybrid and hyflex learning models
- Industry-aligned curriculum development - Faculty development and teaching effectiveness
- Experiential and project-based learning - Inclusive and equitable learning environments
   
Track 3: Assessment and Academic Integrity Track 4: Quality Assurance and Accreditation
- Innovative assessment strategies - Institutional quality assurance frameworks
- Authentic and competency-based assessment - Program evaluation and continuous improvement
- Digital assessment tools - National and international accreditation practices
- Designing rubrics for various assessment tools  - Benchmarking and ranking systems
- Academic integrity and ethical practices - Quality culture in higher education institutions
- Learning analytics for assessment improvement  
   
Track 5: Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence in Education Track 6: Leadership, Policy and Governance in Higher Education
- AI-enhanced teaching and learning - Leadership for academic transformation
- Learning analytics and data-driven decision making - Strategic planning and governance
- Digital pedagogy and smart classrooms - Policy reforms in higher education
- Educational technologies for future universities - Internationalization and global collaboration
- Ethical implications of AI in education - Sustainable development in higher education
   
Track 7: Industry-Academia Collaboration and Employability  
- Skills for the future workforce  
- Internship, co-op and work-integrated learning  
- Entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystems  
- University-industry partnerships  
- Graduate employability and career readiness  

IMPORTANT DATES

Full paper
Submission

May 07, 2026
(Final Extension)

Acceptance
Notification

May 15, 2026

Registration and
Payment

May 22, 2026

Camera Ready
Submission

May 31, 2026

REGISTRATION FEES

International Author / Co-author / Participant USD 200
Bangladeshi Author BDT 3,000
Bangladeshi Co-author / Participant BDT 2,000
Registration fee includes conference kit, access to all sessions, refreshments, lunch and conference dinner.
Payment

Paper Submission

Submit abstract (within 400 words) or full paper (4-6 pages) in WORD format via e-mail: iqac@iub.edu.bd.

Keynote Speaker

Professor Daniel W. Lund

Pro Vice Chancellor, Independent University, Bangladesh
Title: Higher Education Organizational Effectiveness in Developing Countries: Domains of Analysis

Dr. Tengku Adeline Adura Tengku Hamzah

Director, Centre for Assessment and Capacity Building, Quality Management and Enhancement Department, University of Malaya, Malysia
Title: Quality Assurance and Academic Programme Accreditation: The Experience of Universiti Malaya, Malaysia

INVITED SPEAKERS:

Dr. Anisul Haque

Professor, Dept. of EEE, East West University
Title: From Quality Assurance to Local Accreditation to Global Recognition: Evolution of Engineering Education in Bangladesh

Prof. Dr. Kazi Shahadat Kabir

Pro Vice Chancellor, City University
Title: Digital Transformation, Governance and Leadership in Universities

Dr. Salekul Islam

Professor, Dept. of ECE, North South University
Title: From Routine Compliance to Meaningful OBE: Transforming Teaching, Learning, and Quality in Higher Education

Dr. Swakkhar Shatabda

Professor, Dept. of CSE and Deputy Director, IQAC Brac University
Title: Designing for the Unknown: Teaching Students to Learn What We Can’t Yet Teach

 

Conference Committee

Prof. Md. Abdur Razzak

Prof. Shahriar Kabir

Prof. Md. Kafiul Islam

Prof. Md. Abdul Awal Khan

Prof. A.K.M. Muzhidul Islam

PUBLICATION

Submitted abstract will be published in the abstract book and full papers will be published in the conference proceedings (ISBN 978-984-37-0582-2).

 

Location

For any correspondence,
Please contact:

THE 2026 Secretariat

Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC),
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
Plot 16, Block B, Aftabuddin Ahmed Road, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka-1212.

  • Phone: +880 9612-939393 (Ext: 3510, 3511)
  • Mobile: 01753872800, 01712533520, 01700744545
  • Email: iqac@iub.edu.bd
  • Website: the2026.iub.edu.bd