The IICE encourages the following types of submissions:

  • Abstracts: Abstract should not have more than 600 words.

  • Extended Abstract: The Extended Abstract is a work in progress research or project that is not yet completed. The extended abstract should not exceed 2 pages (including introduction, body of knowledge and conclusion, supported by not more than 10 references).

  • Full Research Paper: Completed research papers in any of the topic areas listed or related areas. This is a completed research work or project. A total of 4 to 6 pages for a paper including all figures, tables, and references.

  • Session Speakers: You are invited to share their knowledge on issues or subject matters of the research work by submitting a session speaker’s proposal. The session speaker’s talk will be scheduled within the allocated session. If you are interested to submit a session speaker’s proposal, please Click
  • Speakers: The CICE invites speakers to share their knowledge on issues or subject matters of the research work. Participating as a speaker is open to all. Speakers will be expected to present to the whole audience. If you are interested to be a Speaker, please Click
  • Student Papers:Student Papers: Research done by students in any of the topic areas listed above, or related areas. A total of 3 to 4 pages for a student paper including all figures, tables, and references.

  • Case Studies: Case studies in any of the topic areas listed above, or related areas. Case studies should not exceed 4 pages including introduction, body of knowledge and conclusion, supported by not more than 10 references.

  • Work-in-Progress (Reports or Proposals for Future Research): Incomplete research or ideas for future research in order to generate discussion and feedback in any of the topic areas listed above, or related areas. A total of 4 to 6 pages for a work-in-progress reports or proposals for future research including all figures, tables, and references.

  • Reports on Issues Related to Teaching: Reports related to innovative instruction techniques or research related to teaching in any of the topic areas listed above or related areas. The reports should not exceed 4 pages including introduction, body of knowledge and conclusion, supported by not more than 10 references.

  • PhD / Doctorate Consortium: The idea of writing a research paper or developing a topic of research interest that can lead to a PhD / Doctorate degree or proposal is always an endless thinking of where, when, why, what and who. If you are interested in organising a PhD / Doctorate Consortium, please Click.
  • Panel Discussion: Proposals from those who would like to facilitate a panel discussion are welcomed. The proposals may address any of the topics falling within the scope of the conference themes. Panel Discussions provide an opportunity for public discussion amongst a selected group of panellists. If you are interested to organise a Panel Discussion, please Click
  • Workshop: The IICE encourages you to submit workshop’s proposals. Workshop’s duration is 1  hour 20 minutes. You can consider organising a workshop that is related to IICE topics. If you are interested to organise a workshop, please Click

Submission and Review Process

1. Submit your research work (abstract, extended abstract, poster or paper). If you are planning to present a full paper, you do not need to submit an abstract or an extended abstract.
2. You research work will be sent for a double blind review.
3. You will receive an email notification if you research work is accepted or rejected.
4. As soon as you receive an email notification, please proceed with your registration.
5. After your registration you will receive an invitation letter and feedback on how the research work can be improved.
6. After applying the reviewers’ feedback to your submission, please email the final version to final_paper@iicedu.org

Proceedings
All accepted papers, that are scheduled in the conference Programme, will be published in the conference proceedings without any exemption.

Correct Formatting

Please click Word 97/2000 Sample template for correct formatting and font use, convert your papers to PDF before submission.

IICE SUBMISSION FORM

  • Max. file size: 64 MB.

You can also email your submission:

Submission Dates for October 2026 Event

Short Abstract Submission Date (extended)August 5, 2026
Notification of Short Abstract Acceptance/Rejection August 10, 2026
Extended Abstract and Research Paper Submission Date (extended)August 13, 2026
Notification of Extended Abstract and Research Paper Acceptance/RejectionAugust 23, 2026
Camera Ready Paper DueSeptember 20, 2026

 

Submission Dates for April 2027 Event

Short Abstract Submission DateNovember 10, 2026
Notification of Short Abstract Acceptance/Rejection November 19, 2026
Extended Abstract and Research Paper Submission DateNovember 28, 2026
Notification of Extended Abstract and Research Paper Acceptance/RejectionDecember 10, 2026
Camera Ready Paper DueFebruary 28, 2027

 

  • Abstracts:

    Abstracts of completed paper, extended abstract or proposed research in any of the topic areas listed above, or related areas. The abstract for proposed research should include the research objectives, proposed methodology, and a discussion of expected outcomes. It should not have more than 600 words.

  • Extended Abstract:

    This is a work in progress research or project that is not yet completed. The extended abstract should not exceed 2 pages (including introduction, body of knowledge and conclusion, supported by not more than 10 references).

  • Full Research Paper:

    Completed research papers in any of the topic areas listed above or related areas. This is a completed research work or project): A total of 4 to 6 pages for a paper (including all figures, tables, and references.

  • Student Papers:

    Research done by students in any of the topic areas listed above, or related areas. A total of 3 to 4 pages for a student paper including all figures, tables, and references.

  • Case Studies:

    Case studies in any of the topic areas listed above, or related areas. Case studies should not exceed 4 pages including introduction, body of knowledge and conclusion, supported by not more than 10 references.

  • Work-in-Progress Reports or Proposals for Future Research:

    Incomplete research or ideas for future research in order to generate discussion and feedback in any of the topic areas listed above, or related areas. A total of 4 to 6 pages for a work-in-progress reports or proposals for future research including all figures, tables, and references.

  • Reports on Issues Related to Teaching:

    Reports related to innovative instruction techniques or research related to teaching in any of the topic areas listed above or related areas. The reports should not exceed 4 pages including introduction, body of knowledge and conclusion, supported by not more than 10 references.

Format of Presentations

  • Paper sessions will consist of four or five presentations in a 90 minute session. You are expected to present your paper within 20 minutes including question time. The session will be divided equally between the presenters. Each presenter will be expected to have the presentation slides in Microsoft Power Point saved in CD or USB.

  • Workshop presentations will be given a full 90 minute session. The style of the presentation depends on the organiser(s). Some workshops may contain paper presentation, while others may base their workshop on recent research breaking ground outcome in the form of discussion, or exploratory research work.

  • Panel sessions will provide an opportunity for three or more presenters to speak in a more open and conversational setting with conference attendees. Submissions for these 90 minute sessions should include the name, department, affiliation, and email address of each panelist in addition to a description of the presentation and the title page.

Note

The following resources will be available for presentations: flipcharts, laptops, projectors and screens.

IICE Copyright

The Copyirght Form must be signed, scanned and emailed to copyright_form@iicedu.org

The IICE-2026 Copyright form:: Word File and PDF

The IICE-2027 Copyright Form: Word File and PDF