The 9th International Conference is a multidisciplinary academic and professional gathering organised by the Institute of Education, University of Ibadan. It brings together scholars, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, students and other education stakeholders to share research, professional experiences and innovative ideas addressing contemporary educational challenges.

The theme is: “Evolution, Revolution and Innovation in Education: Leveraging AI for Quality, Inclusion, Ethics and Assessment in the 21st Century.

The conference will be held from Monday, 19 October to Thursday, 22 October 2026. Participants travelling to Ibadan are encouraged to arrive on Sunday, 18 October 2026.

The physical venue is: Institute of Education, University of Ibadan, Ajibode Extension, Sasa Road, beside the Distance Learning Centre, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Participation is open to academics, researchers, postgraduate students, teachers, educational evaluators, policymakers, administrators, curriculum specialists, assessment professionals, technology professionals and other stakeholders interested in education.

Members of the public who are not presenting papers may also register and participate as delegates. Paper presentation is therefore not a condition for conference attendance.

Yes. Contributions from education and related disciplines are welcome, particularly where they engage with Artificial Intelligence, teaching and learning, assessment, inclusion, ethics, governance, innovation and globalisation.

AI Pedagogy and Assessment for Quality Learning

Inclusion, Equity and Education for Empowerment

Ethics, Governance and Innovation in Education Systems

Role of AI in Globalisation of Education

The keynote speaker is Professor E. A. Akinade, formerly of Lagos State University and an active member of the Nigeria Academy of Education.

His paper is titled “Evolutionary Trends and Impactfulness of AI in Education in Nigeria.”

The Lead Paper Presenter is Professor Serifat Aboaba, Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, University of Ibadan.

Yes. The conference welcomes empirical research, policy analyses, theoretical and conceptual papers, reviews, case studies and practice-based innovations that relate to the theme or sub-themes.

Abstracts should not exceed 250 words.

A professionally prepared abstract should contain:

• Paper title
• Author name(s)
• Institutional affiliation(s)
• Corresponding author’s email address
• Brief background/problem
• Purpose or objective of the study
• Methodology, where applicable
• Major findings or expected findings
• Conclusion/implications
• Appropriate keywords

For empirical studies, the research methods and key findings should be clearly stated. For conceptual, theoretical or practice-based papers, authors should state the central issue, argument or innovation and its implications.

The abstract text itself should not exceed 250 words.

Abstracts and conference paper-related correspondence should be sent to:

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Authors should use a clear email subject, for example: “9th IoE Conference Abstract – Surname – Short Paper Title”.

The extended deadline is Saturday, 5 October 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Authors are strongly encouraged not to wait until the final hours before submission.

No abstract should be submitted after 11:59 p.m. on 5 October 2026. Local Organising Committee may be contacted for clarification.

Notification of abstract acceptance will begin on 6 October 2026.

Authors should monitor their email closely because the period between abstract acceptance and the full-paper deadline is short. Where revisions are requested, authors should respond promptly.

The Local Organising Committee may communicate the final notification date separately.

The deadline for submission of full papers is 15 October 2026.

Full papers should follow the conventional structure expected of manuscripts submitted to reputable scholarly journals.

A typical empirical paper should contain: Title → Authors and Affiliations → Abstract → Keywords → Introduction → Literature Review/Theoretical or Conceptual Framework where applicable → Methodology → Results/Findings → Discussion → Conclusion → Recommendations/Implications → References.

Tables and figures should be appropriately numbered, labelled and referred to in the text.

Because quality papers from the conference may subsequently be considered for the West African Journal of Education (WAJE), authors should be prepared to revise their manuscripts to conform to the current WAJE author guidelines. The WAJE guidance currently available on the Institute website requires a clear scholarly structure, originality and ethical compliance and describes Introduction, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion and Recommendations among the expected sections.

Authors should follow the APA referencing style specified in the current journal/conference guideline and ensure that every source cited in the text appears in the reference list.

Yes. Collaborative and multidisciplinary authorship is welcome.

Multiple authorship is particularly appropriate where researchers have made substantive contributions to the conceptualisation, methodology, analysis, writing or interpretation of the study.

However, authorship should reflect genuine scholarly contribution. Names should not simply be added for non-scholarly reasons.

Yes.  Students are strongly encouraged to submit quality papers.

Conference participation provides postgraduate researchers with opportunities to:

• Present developing or completed research
• Receive scholarly feedback
• Improve academic communication skills
• Interact with experienced researchers
• Develop professional networks
• Gain exposure to current debates in education and AI

Student registration rates are also provided as part of the conference arrangements.

Yes. Participants are welcome to participate without presenting papers. Conference participation is valuable beyond paper presentation because delegates can attend keynote and lead-paper sessions, workshops, scholarly discussions and networking activities.

Each paper presenter should prepare a professional PowerPoint presentation designed for approximately 10 minutes.

The PowerPoint should not be a Word document transferred onto slides. Presenters should communicate the core message visually and concisely.

A strong presentation will normally contain approximately 6–10 focused slides, covering: Title → Problem/Context → Purpose/Research Questions → Methodology → Key Findings → Interpretation → Conclusion/Recommendations.

Use readable fonts, brief bullet points, charts/tables where they clarify results and minimal text. Presenters should rehearse beforehand and ensure that the presentation can be completed comfortably within the allotted period. Avoid reading paragraphs directly from the slides.

Presenters who need assistance may consult someone experienced in academic presentation design before the conference.

The approved rates are shown below.

Conference only — ₦40,000

Students with valid ID — ₦25,000

All activities — ₦60,000

Students participating in all activities — ₦35,000

Virtual Conference participation — ₦30,000

Participants from outside Nigeria (all activities) — US$200

Regular participant: ₦25,000

Student with valid ID: ₦15,000.

Yes. Students enjoy reduced registration rates.

Students registering under the student category should have a valid institutional student identity card or other acceptable evidence of current studentship available for verification.

The conference previously offered a 10% early-bird discount. The early-bird period has now ended.

Regular registration fees therefore apply. It's closed.

Participants should make payment only into the official conference account.

Bank: Stanbic IBTC

Account Name: Osokoya Mobolanle Modupe

Account Number: 9302110577

Participants should carefully confirm the account name before completing the transfer.

Yes. After payment, send evidence of payment to:

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The evidence should preferably include the participant’s full name, amount paid, payment category, telephone number and payment reference/date. This will make confirmation easier and reduce delays in matching bank payments to individual registrations.

Yes, on-site registration will be possible.

However, participants are strongly advised to register before the conference.

Advance registration:

• Reduces queues
• Allows payment to be verified beforehand
• Facilitates accurate preparation of certificates and materials
• Enables the LOC to plan catering and seating
• Reduces the risk of workshop capacity problems
• Allows participants to focus on academic activities immediately upon arrival

Participants should preferably register before the commencement of the conference.

On-site registration will be available, subject to the registration arrangements and capacity available at the venue.

Yes. The conference includes practical professional-development workshops in addition to the main academic sessions.

• Back to the Basics: Exposing Participants to Quantitative Analytical Procedures
• Reviewing Literature with AI and Ethics
• Assessment of Soft Skills
• From Curriculum to Creativity: Transforming Ideas into Practice

Workshop attendance is not compulsory for conference participation, but participants are strongly encouraged to attend.

The workshops are designed as professional-development opportunities that move beyond theoretical discussion into practical learning.

Participation can help delegates:

• Acquire new methodological and professional skills
• Gain practical exposure to tools and procedures
• Interact directly with experienced facilitators
• Ask practice-focused questions
• Strengthen competencies that can be applied after the conference

Yes. Participants may register for the workshop component only.

However, where circumstances permit, participants are encouraged to take part in the broader conference because the keynote, lead-paper presentations, research sessions and professional networking complement the hands-on workshop experience.

Combining the workshops with the main conference therefore provides a more comprehensive professional-development experience.

No. One workshop registration grants access to all the advertised workshop sessions.

Participants should nevertheless follow any timetable or room allocation issued by the organising committee.

Yes. The conference provides a virtual-participation option at the approved rate stated in the registration information.

The conference will use Zoom.

Registered virtual participants will receive the official Zoom link after their payment and registration have been confirmed.

To enjoy effective virtual participation, delegates should:

• Use a stable internet connection
• Use a laptop or suitable mobile device
• Install/update Zoom before the conference
• Test their microphone and speakers/headset
• Join from a quiet environment
• Keep microphones muted when not speaking
• Use the participant’s name supplied during registration
• Join sessions several minutes early
• Keep the conference link private

Where possible, presenters should also have an alternative internet source available.

Yes. Virtual presenters will be able to deliver accepted papers through Zoom.

They should prepare the same professional PowerPoint expected of physical presenters and should test screen sharing, microphone, camera and internet connection in advance.

Virtual presenters should join their designated session early and remain available when called by the session chair.

Yes. Confirmed virtual participants will receive the Zoom access information before the relevant conference sessions.

Participants should therefore provide an active email address and WhatsApp-enabled telephone number during registration and check their messages regularly.

Conference links should not be publicly circulated or forwarded to unregistered participants.

Virtual participants will receive an appropriate electronic certificate, subject to registration and participation verification.

In line with good hybrid-conference practice, relevant digital resources such as the programme, proceedings and presentation materials authorised for distribution would be made available electronically.

Virtual participants can request for conference materials at  a specified cost..

Yes. Registered participants who satisfy the applicable participation requirements will receive certificates.

Physical participants will receive printed certificates, while virtual participants will receive electronic certificates.

Participants should ensure that their names are entered correctly during registration, because these details may be used for certificate preparation.

Each accepted paper will ordinarily attract one presentation certificate in the name of the first author.

Where co-authors require individual certificates, additional certificates will be issued upon payment of the #10,000 additional certificate fee.

Authors requesting additional certificates should submit the names exactly as they should appear on the certificates.

Accepted abstracts will be published in the conference programme/proceedings, creating a formal record of the scholarly contributions presented during the conference.

Quality conference papers will be considered for publication in the West African Journal of Education (WAJE).

Publication is not automatic.

Authors whose papers proceed to journal consideration will pay the applicable assessment fee, and only manuscripts that satisfy the journal’s scholarly and editorial standards will be published.

Yes. Papers considered for WAJE publication will undergo a rigorous peer-review process.

The publicly available WAJE editorial policy describes initial editorial screening followed by rigorous blind review by a minimum of two reviewers, with revision where necessary before acceptance.

Acceptance of a conference abstract or conference presentation therefore does not automatically constitute acceptance for journal publication.

Yes. Published articles will be made available online in alignment with contemporary scholarly communication practices.

Online availability is intended to:

• Increase researchers’ visibility
• Improve accessibility of Institute research
• Facilitate academic discovery and citation
• Strengthen the dissemination of Nigerian educational scholarship
• Enhance the international visibility of authors and the Institute

Authors should therefore ensure that their manuscripts and author information are accurate before publication.

No. Conference registration does not include accommodation.

Participants requiring accommodation are responsible for making and paying for their own hotel or guest-house reservations.

Early booking is strongly recommended because demand may increase as the conference approaches.

Yes. Participants may contact the Local Organising Committee through the official conference telephone or Conference WhatsApp group for current accommodation guidance.

Participants should not assume that hotel-to-venue transportation is included in the conference registration fee unless the Local Organising Committee subsequently announces a shuttle arrangement.

Delegates are advised to select accommodation reasonably close to the venue and plan daily transportation.

Participants staying in the same hotel may also coordinate shared transportation where appropriate.

If the LOC arranges any shuttle or group transport, the schedule and collection points will be communicated through the official conference channels.

The conference venue is: Institute of Education, University of Ibadan, Ajibode Extension, Sasa Road, beside the University of Ibadan Distance Learning Centre, Ibadan.

Participants using ride-hailing services or taxis can give the destination as: “University of Ibadan Distance Learning Centre, Ajibode/Sasa Road – Institute of Education beside the Centre.”

Participants arriving at major Ibadan transport terminals such as Ojoo, Iwo Road, Challenge or other entry points are advised to use a recognised taxi or ride-hailing service and provide the full destination.

A Google Maps location link should also be circulated through the website and conference WhatsApp group before the conference.

Yes. Parking will be available within/around the conference venue, subject to directions from security and conference officials.

Participants driving to the conference should arrive early, follow designated parking instructions and avoid blocking access roads or emergency routes.

Yes. Registered physical participants will receive the meals/refreshments provided as part of the approved conference programme.

The exact catering schedule may vary by conference day and will be communicated in the programme.

Participants with important dietary requirements should notify the organisers in advance where practical.

Yes. Registered physical participants will receive the conference materials approved by the Local Organising Committee.

These may include the programme/proceedings and other materials prepared to support participation in conference and workshop activities.

Distribution will be subject to registration verification and availability.

Yes. Virtual participants will receive relevant digital materials made available for conference use.

These may include:

• Conference programme
• Approved keynote/lead-paper materials
• Presentation slides authorised for sharing
• Relevant notices and schedules
• Other electronic resources approved by organisers

Copyrighted presentation materials should only be distributed with appropriate authorisation.

No. Conference registration payments are non-refundable once payment has been successfully confirmed, because the organising committee makes advance commitments for logistics, materials, catering, administration and other conference arrangements based on confirmed registrations.

Participants should therefore verify their availability and registration category before making payment.

No. Conference registration is individual and ordinarily non-transferable.

Registration records will be linked to payment confirmation, participant details, certificates, presentation information and conference materials.

Participants should therefore register in the name of the actual attendee.

Where an exceptional circumstance arises, the participant may contact the Local Organising Committee, but a substitution should not be assumed to be automatically permitted.

The organising committee reserves the right to make reasonable adjustments to session times, rooms, speakers, facilitators or programme arrangements where circumstances require.

Important changes will be communicated through the official conference channels.

The Chairperson of the Organising Committee is Professor Modupe M. Osokoya.

+234 703 800 1180.

For WhatsApp-based payment confirmation, the Local Organising Committee would publish the officially approved WhatsApp number separately different from this number.

Official updates will be communicated through the Institute of Education website and the official conference WhatsApp group.

Institute website: https://ie.ui.edu.ng/

Participants should rely primarily on these channels for updated deadlines, programme information, Zoom links, accommodation guidance and other conference notices.

Where information in an older flyer differs from a later official website or WhatsApp announcement, participants should follow the most recent official communication.