DEC
9
2026
Higher Education Conference International (HECI) 2026
Description
The Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT) invites all who are involved with higher education to the Higher Education Conference International (HECI) 2026.
HECI 2026 will take place on 9 December 2026 (Wednesday) at the Stephen Riady Centre, University Town (UTown), National University of Singapore (NUS).
Theme
This year’s conference will centre on the theme, “The Future of Learning: Technology, Connections, and Global Pedagogies"
As higher education and lifelong learning landscapes undergo profound transformation, The Future of Learning conference invites educators, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to critically explore emerging directions in teaching and learning. This conference provides a platform to examine how innovation, global interconnectedness, and human-centred pedagogies are reshaping educational practice across contexts.
Sub-themes
We invite extended abstracts on the following sub-themes*:
1. Technology-Enabled Learning and Artificial Intelligence: Challenges and Opportunities
The rapid integration of digital technologies and AI into education raises fundamental questions about pedagogy, ethics, equity, and the role of educators. This theme explores how technology can enhance teaching and learning while critically examining issues such as data governance, algorithmic bias, academic integrity, and the evolving identities of learners and teachers in AI-infused environments.
2. Transnational Collaboration in Teaching and Learning: Difference-Oriented Pedagogies
In an increasingly interconnected world, cross-border collaborations are redefining knowledge production and educational practice. This theme focuses on transnational partnerships that embrace cultural, epistemological, and linguistic diversity. It highlights pedagogies that are responsive to difference, foregrounding inclusivity, decoloniality, and mutual learning across contexts.
3. Continuing Education: Andragogy and Learner Relevance
As the demand for lifelong learning intensifies, continuing education must remain responsive to shifting professional, social, and personal needs. This theme examines adult learning principles (andragogy), flexible learning pathways, and the alignment between educational offerings and real-world relevance. It considers how institutions can design meaningful, accessible, and future-ready learning experiences for diverse adult learners.
4. Care and Relationality in Teaching and Learning: Human Connections
Amid technological advancement and globalisation, the relational dimensions of education remain central. This theme foregrounds the importance of care, empathy, and trust in teaching and learning environments. It explores how human connections—between educators, learners, and communities—can be cultivated to support wellbeing, belonging, and transformative educational experiences.
*Extended abstracts may cover more than one of the sub-themes.
Please check the HECI 2026 website for updates, and contact the HECI 2026 Conference Secretariat at hecisec@nus.edu.sg for conference-related queries.
Date and Time
Wednesday, 9th December 2026 8:00AM GMT+08:00
to
Wednesday, 9th December 2026 5:45PM GMT+08:00
Organisation
Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology
Contact Email
hecisec@nus.edu.sg
