From 4 to 7 May 2026, the University of South Africa (Unisa) will host a high-level gathering of global minds at its Muckleneuk campus. This year’s conference is dedicated to a powerful theme: “Hope through transformation: Advancing sustainability, inclusion and digital innovation in higher education practices.”
Turning Crisis into Innovation
The ITLC 2026 is born out of a necessity to stay ahead of the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The conference aims to move beyond “desperation” in the face of digital disruption, instead harnessing AI and interactive tools to create a top-tier, human-centered learning environment.
The Vision
The conference is designed to serve as a critical platform for:
- Policymakers & Leaders: To reimagine curricula and institutional cultures.
- Practitioners & Researchers: To showcase successful strategies in decolonial pedagogy and digital resilience.
- The Global Community: To align higher education with Agenda 2063 and sustainable development needs.
Call for Contributors: Are You Leading the Change?
Unisa is inviting papers, posters, and workshop proposals that push the boundaries of traditional education. The conference is organized around eight forward-thinking tracks:
- AI & the Future of Education: Navigating the next frontier of teaching.
- Immersive Learning: Virtual and experiential environments.
- Digital Well-being: Supporting student resilience in a connected world.
- Inclusive & Decolonial Pedagogy: Redesigning the digital age for all.
- Support Ecosystems: Reimagining the student journey.
- Green Tech: Sustainability in higher education.
- Translanguaging: Multilingualism as a tool for success.
- Abundance Intelligence: The scholarship of transformation.
