The IAFOR International Conference on Arts & Humanities in Hawaii (IICAH) is now entering its 7th year, and continues to grow in both size and scope. Last year, IICAH2026 welcomed some 370 delegates from 45 countries from around the globe.
Read on to find out more about conference statistics, and what our delegates had to say about last year’s event.
(All data sourced from IICAH2026 Post-Conference Survey Results)
Over 90% of delegates At IICAH2026 hold postgraduate degrees, with over half employed as university faculty (57%). Last year’s top research streams included Humanities - Teaching and Learning, Higher Education, Design, Implementation & Assessment of Innovative Technologies in Education, Teaching Experiences, Pedagogy, Practice & Praxis, and Foreign Languages Education & Applied Linguistics.
IICAH boasts strong regional and global engagement, as seen in the diaspora of its delegates. Last year, IICAH’s largest delegate groups came from the United States (37%), Japan (15.5%), Canada (15%), Taiwan (5%), and South Korea (3%).
While delegates primarily attend IAFOR conferences to present their latest research, their conference feedback reveals a wide range of motivational aspects which encourage attendance in both the plenary and parallel sessions.
Participants reported being motivated by the opportunity to network with and receive feedback from scholars and industry professionals from diverse backgrounds, engaging with leading plenary speakers who are active in global research, and the ability to submit to open access publishing opportunities.
What to Expect at IICAH
IICAH offers delegates the chance to exchange the latest ideas, attend panels and workshops, and interact with peers as well as some of the leading figures in the field of education.
What’s more, IAFOR conferences are organised in partnership with some of the world’s leading universities and academic associations.
"The conference provided an intellectually stimulating and professionally rewarding experience."
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Build a global network
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Present with impact
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Experience new culture
Delegate Satisfaction at a Glance
Data in the following sections are based on the IICAH2026 Post-Conference Survey Data that was collected from 55 respondents out of 366 delegates within 30 days of the conclusion of the event.
Our conferences are designed to deliver academic value, professional growth, and a welcoming international environment. Feedback consistently reflects high levels of overall satisfaction across programme quality, organisation, and networking opportunities.
Connect with Other Delegates
International, intercultural, and interdisciplinary dialogue lies at the heart of our Forum. IICAH provides multiple opportunities for academics to expand their personal and professional networks, as well as engage with local culture.
IICAH hosts several networking events within its conference programme, including the Welcome Reception, the Conference Dinner, and our Cultural Programme featuring local artisans. Last year’s events were highly regarded: many respondents (77%) found that connecting with fellow participants during the conference provided good networking opportunities. The convivial environment of the conference was also noted, with a hospitality and ambience ranking of 80%.
Learn from Experts in Your Field
IICAH2026 scored high in terms of academic content quality with our delegates at 83% satisfaction, with parallel presentations scoring an overall 81% and the plenary programme averaging 79%.
Receive Support from Submission to Presentation
We prioritise clarity, responsiveness, and professionalism, from abstract submission to on-site participation. IICAH2026 delegates ranked the pre-conference support they received from IAFOR staff highly, at 86%. The abstract submission (89%) and registration (91%) processes on our website were also highly praised.
Would Delegates Recommend IICAH?
The diversity that can be seen at IAFOR conferences is always growing, thanks to a steady influx of new delegates attending each conference.
IICAH consistently ranks high in peer recommendation by delegates. 79% of IICAH2026 delegates reported that they would recommend the conference to friends and colleagues, which makes the consistently growing number of delegates come as no surprise!
Read Last Year's Conference Report
IAFOR produces conference reports that provide concise and coherent overviews of the ideas, conversations, and areas of research present. These include key themes and takeaways, referencing programme(s), speakers, and attendees, which are curated and archived for both those who attended the event and those who did not to stay abreast of many of the developments and insights provided by the conference and the collective intelligence of its participants. The reports are not meant to be, and indeed cannot be, exhaustive, and yet they aim to make a significant intellectual contribution drawn from the unique collaborative and contrastive space of IAFOR events.