- About to ITESD 2026-

The International Conference on Information Technology Education and Social Development in 2026 (ITESD 2026) will be held grandly in Xi'an, a historic and cultural city and a major center for science and education in China. This conference focuses on the deep integration of information technology with educational reform and social development, aiming to build an interdisciplinary and high-level international academic exchange platform, gathering experts and scholars, educators, technology developers, government managers, and representatives of social organizations in the fields of educational technology, information science, sociology, public policy, artificial intelligence, digital media, and lifelong learning. The conference will conduct in-depth discussions on cutting-edge topics such as the construction of a smart education environment and the application of intelligent teaching systems, the empowerment of personalized learning and educational evaluation by artificial intelligence, big data-driven education governance and decision support, innovation in online education and blended learning models, research on digital divide and educational equity issues, digital literacy and information society citizenship cultivation, the practice of virtual reality (VR)/augmented reality (AR) in teaching, education data security and privacy protection, the role of information technology in rural education revitalization, and the construction of social learning and lifelong education systems in the digital age. Through various forms such as keynote speeches, thematic forums, paper presentations, teaching case demonstrations, and policy dialogues, this article explores how informatization can promote educational modernization and contribute to social inclusiveness and sustainable development. ITESD 2026 emphasizes the core concept of "technology empowers education, education shapes society", advocates using educational informatization as a lever to promote balanced allocation of educational resources, enhance the digital capabilities of the entire population, and help build a learning society and a digital China. The high-quality papers accepted by the conference will be recommended for publication in relevant international journals indexed by SSCI, Scopus, or EI to enhance academic influence.