The IAFOR International Conference on Education – Hawaii (IICEHawaii) is a multidisciplinary conference held concurrently with The IAFOR International Conference on Arts & Humanities in Hawaii (IICAH). Keynote, Featured and Spotlight Speakers will provide a variety of perspectives from different academic and professional backgrounds. Registration for either of these conferences permits attendance in both.
This page provides details of featured presentations, the conference schedule and other programming. For more information about presenters, please visit the Speakers page.
Conference Outline
Location: Ala Moana Hotel (2F)
14:00-14:30: Conference Check-in
14:30-15:00: IAFOR Information Session | Carnation Room
This session provides an overview of what to expect at the conference, including guidance on preparing your presentation, publishing opportunities, and ways to engage with IAFOR.
15:00-16:15: Knowledge Exchange Hubs | Carnation Room
This is an interactive session designed to shift from passive learning to active participation. The session provides a space for delegates to connect, collaborate, and shape ideas.
16:30-17:30: Cultural Workshop | Garden Lanai Room
E Hele Mai a Hula: A Hawaiian Music and Dance Workshop
Join us in exploring Hawaiian music and dance led by renowned Hula instructor Auntie Carolee Nishi, a Living Treasure of Hawaii.
This is a free event open to all registered delegates
17:30-18:30: Welcome Reception
This is a free event open to all registered delegates
Location: Ala Moana Hotel (2F)
12:00-13:00: Conference Check-in | Garden Lanai Room
13:00-13:20: Cultural Presentation | Carnation Room & Online
13:25-14:00: Welcome Address & Recognition of IAFOR Scholarship Winners | Carnation Room & Online
Joseph Haldane, IAFOR, Japan
14:05-14:30: Keynote Presentation | Carnation Room & Online
14:30-14:45: Q&A
14:45-14:55: Conference Photograph | Carnation Room
14:55-15:25: Networking Coffee Break | Garden Lanai Room
15:25-16:25: Panel Presentation | Carnation Room & Online
16:30-17:30: The Forum | Carnation Room
This is your opportunity to engage with key themes, connect with speakers and fellow members, and contribute to meaningful interdisciplinary dialogue across borders.
Location: Hawaii Convention Center (3F)
08:30-09:20: Conference Check-in | Room 306
09:30-11:10: Onsite Session 1 (Parallel Session)
11:10-11:25: Break
11:25-12:25: Onsite Session 2 (Poster Session) & Networking | Room 306
12:25-12:40: Break
12:40-14:20: Onsite Session 3 (Parallel Session)
14:20-14:35: Coffee Break
14:35-16:15: Onsite Session 4 (Parallel Session)
19:30-21:30: Conference Dinner | Roy’s Waikiki
This is an optional ticketed event
Location: Hawaii Convention Center (3F)
08:30-09:20: Conference Check-in | Room 306
09:30-11:10: Onsite Session 1 (Parallel Session)
11:10-11:25: Break
11:25-12:25: Onsite Session 2 (Poster Session) & Networking | Room 306
12:25-12:40: Break
12:40-14:20: Onsite Session 3 (Parallel Session)
14:20-14:35: Coffee Break
14:35-16:15: Onsite Session 4 (Parallel Session)
16:20-16:45: Conference Closing Session
Location: Online via Zoom
12:20-12:25: Message from IAFOR
12:25-13:25: The Online Forum | Live-Stream Room 1
13:30-15:10: Online Parallel Session 1
15:10-15:20: Break
15:20-17:00: Online Parallel Session 2
17:00-17:10: Break
17:10-18:25: Online Parallel Session 3
18:25-18:30: Message from IAFOR
*Please be aware that the above schedule may be subject to change.
Featured Speakers
To be announced
Featured Presentations
To be announced
Networking Events
Important Information Emails
All registered attendees will receive an Important Information email and updates in the run-up to the conference. Please check your email inbox for something from "iafor.org". If you can not find these emails in your normal inbox, it is worth checking in your spam or junk mail folders as many programs filter out emails this way. If these did end up in one of these folders, please add the address to your acceptable senders' folder by whatever method your email program can do this.
Previous Programming
View details of programming for past IICAH Hawaii conferences via the links below.