IC4e 2027 – Fukuoka, Japan

• March 26, 2027
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• March 29, 2027
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What to expect

IC4e 2027 – Fukuoka, Japan, the 18th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management and E-Learning, is recognized as a premier global forum for innovation at the intersection of education and digital systems. Hosted at Kyushu University in Fukuoka, this edition carries the theme Innovating E-Systems for a Smarter Future and brings together leading researchers, engineers, scientists, educators, and industry practitioners from around the world.

What to expect is a highly selective, IEEE co-sponsored academic conference that emphasizes theoretical, experimental, and applied advances in e-education, e-business, e-management, and e-learning. With deep integration of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and big data technologies, the conference explores how e-education breaks traditional boundaries of time and space, how e-business accelerates digital trade, how e-management enhances public and business efficiency, and how e-learning optimizes knowledge dissemination.

The event is not a commercial trade fair but a peer-reviewed conference where original research is presented, discussed, and published. Attendees benefit from keynote speeches by global leaders, parallel oral presentation sessions, poster sessions, special sessions on emerging topics, and extensive networking opportunities. The proceedings are published by IEEE and submitted for inclusion in IEEE Xplore, Ei Compendex, and Scopus, offering strong academic visibility.

Event dates

Conference Name: 18th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management and E-Learning (IC4e 2027)

Official Conference Period: March 26–29, 2027

Venue: Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan – Centennial Hall Kyushu University School of Medicine and related facilities

Conference Theme: Innovating E-Systems for a Smarter Future

Official Website: https://www.ic4e.net/

Key Dates:

Special Sessions Proposal Submission: December 10, 2026

Submission Deadline for Full Papers and Abstracts: December 10, 2026

Submission of Papers for Special Sessions: December 10, 2026

Notification Deadline: January 10, 2027

Registration Deadline: January 25, 2027

Early-Bird Registration Cutoff: Before November 30, 2026 – Standard rates apply after November 30, 2026

Co-sponsors and Patrons: Co-sponsored by IEEE and Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok, Thailand, with patrons from Meeting Place Fukuoka, Purdue University Northwest, USA, De La Salle University-Manila, Philippines, China West Normal University, China, Bulacan State University, Philippines, and Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia

All main conference activities, including opening ceremony, keynotes, parallel sessions, and closing, are held within this period at Kyushu University.

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Venue & event site

Venue Name: Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan

Specific Location: Centennial Hall, Kyushu University School of Medicine, along with lecture halls and conference rooms within Kyushu University campus. This venue has hosted previous successful editions of IC4e and provides modern infrastructure for hybrid academic events.

Venue Profile: Kyushu University is one of Japan’s leading national universities with strong research in education technology, information systems, and management. The Centennial Hall offers auditorium-style seating for keynotes, multiple breakout rooms for parallel tracks, poster exhibition areas, and high-speed internet for presentation and virtual participation.

Event Site Features: The site includes registration desks, conference material collection points, presentation test rooms, publisher displays, and networking lounges. Facilities are fully equipped for double-column paper presentations, 15-minute oral slots, and formal poster presentations.

City Context: Fukuoka is a vibrant academic and business hub in Kyushu, known for its innovation ecosystem, international connectivity, and hospitality. The campus is accessible and provides a professional environment conducive to academic exchange.

Full education programme

The full education programme is designed to cover the breadth of e-systems research and practice.

Opening Ceremony and Keynotes: The programme begins with an opening ceremony featuring welcome addresses from conference chairs and patrons, followed by distinguished keynote speeches from global leaders in e-education, e-business, e-management, and e-learning. Keynotes address strategic trends such as AI-driven learning, digital trade transformation, and smart management systems.

Parallel Technical Tracks: Four main tracks run concurrently – E-Education, E-Business, E-Management, and E-Learning. Each track includes peer-reviewed paper presentations, with each author allocated 15 minutes for oral presentation plus Q&A.

Special Sessions Programme: Special sessions supplement the regular programme and provide focused discussion on novel, challenging, and emerging topics. Proposals for special sessions are solicited from academia and industry to showcase state-of-the-art research.

Poster and Abstract Sessions: For authors presenting abstracts or e-posters, dedicated sessions allow presentation of work-in-progress, conceptual studies, and applied case studies.

Closing and Awards: The programme concludes with best presentation awards, closing remarks, and announcement of journal support opportunities for extended versions of selected papers.

Universities & educational institutions

IC4e 2027 brings together a diverse network of universities and educational institutions as co-sponsors, technical supporters, and participants.

Host and Co-sponsors: Kyushu University, Japan, as host institution, and Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok, Thailand, as co-sponsor with IEEE.

Technical Support Network: Purdue University Northwest, USA, Southern University of Science and Technology, China, De La Salle University-Manila, Philippines, China West Normal University, China, Bulacan State University, Philippines, Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia, and Beijing Spring Institute of Education Technology, China.

Participating Institutions: Previous editions have seen strong participation from universities across Asia, Europe, and North America, including institutions from Thailand, Philippines, China, USA, Malaysia, Canada, Qatar, and Japan such as Ritsumeikan University and Hitotsubashi University.

Role of Institutions: Universities contribute as paper authors, session chairs, technical program committee members, and special session organizers, ensuring academic rigor and global representation.

Courses & study programmes

While IC4e is a research conference, it provides extensive learning opportunities that align with modern courses and study programmes.

E-Education Courses: Topics relevant to digital learning design, learning management systems, MOOCs, blended learning, mobile learning, and assessment technologies. These correspond to university courses in educational technology, instructional design, and curriculum development.

E-Business Courses: Content relevant to e-commerce, digital marketing, business analytics, supply chain digitization, and fintech, aligning with MBA and business information systems curricula.

E-Management Courses: Insights into digital governance, public service digitization, knowledge management, project management in digital environments, and organizational behavior in virtual teams.

E-Learning Courses: Advanced study in adaptive learning systems, learning analytics, AI tutors, gamification, virtual reality for education, and lifelong learning platforms.

Research Methodology Courses: The conference emphasizes conceptual, constructive, empirical, experimental, and theoretical research approaches, offering methodological learning for graduate students and early-career researchers.

Exhibitors & education providers

The exhibitor and provider landscape at IC4e is academic and research-focused rather than commercial trade show oriented.

Academic Publishers: IEEE as proceedings publisher, with proceedings submitted to IEEE Xplore, Scopus, and Ei Compendex for indexing.

Journal Support Providers: International Journal of Information and Education Technology (IJIET), ISSN 2010-3689, Scopus Q3 journal with CiteScore 3.2, offering publication support for extended versions of selected papers. IJIET is indexed by Scopus, INSPEC, UGC-CARE, CNKI, EBSCO, and Crossref.

Education Technology Providers: Universities and research labs showcasing e-learning platforms, learning analytics dashboards, and digital management tools as part of paper demonstrations.

Institutional Exhibitors: Booths from co-sponsoring universities providing information on graduate programmes, research collaborations, and exchange opportunities.

Service Providers: Conference management platforms such as EasyChair and Zmeeting supporting submission and registration processes.

Seminars, talks & workshops

Seminars, talks, and workshops are central to knowledge dissemination.

Keynote Talks: Distinguished speakers deliver keynote addresses on strategic themes such as innovation-driven e-systems, AI integration in education, and digital transformation of business and management.

Oral Presentation Seminars: Parallel sessions where authors present full papers of at least 5 pages, double-column format, including figures, tables, and references. Each presentation is strictly timed to ensure broad participation.

Abstract and Poster Talks: Shorter presentation slots for authors submitting abstracts of no more than 250 words, focusing on work-in-progress and applied insights.

Special Session Workshops: Interactive workshops organized within special sessions allow deep dives into topics like blockchain for credentialing, AI ethics in education, and smart business models.

Author Guidelines Workshops: Guidance on paper formatting, PDF compatibility, and submission via EasyChair, ensuring high publication standards.

Admission & registration

Admission is via registration after acceptance of papers or for delegate attendance. All fees are listed in USD.

Author Registration:

Author (TPC Committee): 500 USD Early-Bird, 550 USD Standard

Author (Regular): 600 USD Early-Bird, 650 USD Standard

IEEE Members – Author: 580 USD Early-Bird, 630 USD Standard

Author (Student): 550 USD Early-Bird, 600 USD Standard

Presenter (Abstract Only) Registration:

Presenter (TPC Committee): 380 USD Early-Bird, 430 USD Standard

Presenter (Regular): 400 USD Early-Bird, 450 USD Standard

IEEE Members – Presenter: 380 USD Early-Bird, 430 USD Standard

Presenter (Student): 350 USD Early-Bird, 400 USD Standard

Delegate Registration:

Delegate – Regular: 330 USD Early-Bird, 380 USD Standard

Delegate – Student: 300 USD Early-Bird, 350 USD Standard

Additional Fees:

Additional Paper(s): 400 USD per additional paper from same first author

Extra Proceedings: 70 USD per copy

Additional Page: 70 USD per page from page 6 onward

Each registration covers one paper only. Paper is limited to 5 pages, additional pages charged. Registration includes publication fee where applicable, coffee, tea, refreshments, lunch and dinner, 15 minutes presentation time, electronic proceedings, and conference materials including program, name tag, and certificate.

Scholarships & funding opportunities

Student Registration Support: Student rates are significantly lower than regular rates, with first author student eligibility requiring submission of student ID or verification letter from department head. This supports graduate student participation.

TPC Committee Support: TPC committee members enjoy reduced rates as recognition for service.

IEEE Member Discount: IEEE members receive discounted rates, encouraging professional society participation.

Journal Publication Pathway: Selected papers are recommended for journal publication in IJIET, providing additional academic value without extra publication fees beyond conference registration.

Institutional Funding Advice: Participants are advised to seek funding from home universities, research grants, or government scholarships for conference travel, as accommodation is not included in registration fee.

Refund Policy: Refund policy allows 60% refund 60 days ahead of conference, 50% refund 30-60 days ahead, no refund within 30 days, providing some financial flexibility.

Student services & career guidance

Student ID Verification: Student registrations require scanned ID or verification letter clearly stating full-time status and current school year, ensuring genuine student access.

Presentation Mentorship: Students receive 15-minute presentation slots with Q&A, providing experience in academic presentation and feedback from senior researchers.

Networking for Career: Opportunities to interact with professors from co-sponsoring universities, potential supervisors for graduate studies, and industry researchers.

Publication Guidance: Sessions on how to extend conference papers to journal versions, with templates and formatting support.

Certificate and Proceedings: All participants receive certificates and electronic proceedings, valuable for CV building and academic portfolio.

One Day Tour: Optional one-day tour on payment basis offers cultural experience and informal networking among participants.

International study opportunities

IC4e serves as a gateway to international study and collaboration.

Graduate Programme Information: Co-sponsoring universities such as Kyushu University, Purdue University Northwest, and De La Salle University-Manila provide information on graduate programmes in e-education, e-business, and information technology.

Exchange and Collaboration: The conference facilitates introductions between universities for student exchange, joint research projects, and dual-degree discussions.

Research Internships: Faculty members often recruit research interns and visiting scholars during the conference.

Scholarly Network Building: Participation connects students and researchers to a global network spanning Asia, North America, Europe, and Middle East, with previous venues including Dubai, Toronto, Doha, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, San Diego, Osaka, and Tokyo.

Journal and Conference Circuit: Exposure to other IEEE conferences and journals in education technology helps participants plan future international academic activities.

Event rules & visitor information

Submission Rules: Papers must be at least 5 pages, double-column style, in PDF format compatible with Adobe Acrobat, using standard embedded fonts, avoiding special characters. Abstracts must be no more than 250 words.

Registration Rules: At least one author for each accepted final paper must pre-register. All co-authors attending must register individually. Only first author who is student can enjoy student fee.

Document Upload: Required uploads for registration include formatted final paper zip file, payment proof, filled registration form, and student verification letter if applicable.

Property Safety: Participants are advised not to bring valuables. Organizer is not responsible for loss or damage. Name tags must be worn throughout conference.

Force Majeure: Organizing committees reserve right to change dates and place due to force majeure. Losses from force majeure are not liable and refund policy may not apply.

Conduct: Professional and respectful behavior is expected during all sessions and networking events.

How to get there

Location: Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan. The main venue is Centennial Hall, Kyushu University School of Medicine, easily accessible within Fukuoka city.

From Fukuoka Airport: Fukuoka Airport is one of the closest major airports to a city center in Japan. Take subway Kuko Line to Hakozaki or central Fukuoka, then transfer to campus access buses or subway connections to Kyushu University campuses.

From Hakata Station: Hakata is the main Shinkansen hub in Kyushu. From Hakata Station, take subway or JR lines to reach Kyushu University areas, followed by campus shuttle or taxi.

By City Bus: Nishitetsu buses provide extensive connections across Fukuoka to university campuses.

By Taxi: Taxis from central Fukuoka or Hakata Station to Kyushu University take approximately 20 to 30 minutes depending on campus location and traffic, costing around 15 USD to 25 USD.

Campus Shuttle: Kyushu University operates internal shuttle services between campuses during large events.

Public transport & parking

Subway System: Fukuoka City Subway provides efficient service with Kuko Line and Hakozaki Line serving university access points. Fares are affordable, typically 2 USD to 4 USD per ride.

Bus Services: Nishitetsu and Showa buses connect city center, airport, and university campuses with frequent service.

JR Kyushu: JR lines connect Hakata to other Kyushu cities, useful for participants traveling from outside Fukuoka.

Parking: Parking at Kyushu University campuses is limited and often restricted during conferences. Public transport is strongly recommended. Nearby commercial parking is available but charges hourly rates.

IC Cards: Nimoca, Sugoca, and other Japanese IC cards are accepted on subway and buses.

Accessibility of Transport: Subway stations have elevators and escalators, buses have low-floor access.

Accommodation areas

Hakata Station Area: Major hotel cluster with business and luxury options ranging from 60 USD to 200 USD per night, offering direct Shinkansen and airport bus access. Ideal for first-time visitors.

Tenjin Area: Downtown Fukuoka shopping and business district, with hotels from 70 USD to 180 USD, vibrant dining and close to subway lines.

Near Kyushu University – Ito Campus Area: For participants staying closer to campus, hotels and guesthouses near Ito Campus range from 50 USD to 120 USD. University guesthouses may be available with advance booking.

Airport Area: Hotels near Fukuoka Airport from 60 USD to 130 USD for early departures.

Booking Advice: Accommodation is not included in registration fee. Delegates need to reserve rooms themselves, early reservation is advised. Organizer does not handle hotel bookings.

Accessibility

Venue Accessibility: Centennial Hall and Kyushu University facilities are modern and barrier-free, with elevators, ramps, accessible restrooms, and wide corridors.

Transport Accessibility: Fukuoka City Subway and buses are wheelchair accessible with priority seating and elevator access at stations.

Presentation Accessibility: Lecture halls have accessible seating, microphone systems, and projection support for diverse presentation needs.

Visual and Hearing Support: Presentation materials are provided electronically, and microphones are used for all speakers.

Support Desk: Conference registration desk provides assistance for participants with accessibility needs.

City Accessibility: Fukuoka is known as a compact and accessible city with English signage in major transport hubs.

Previous year’s highlights

Previous editions of IC4e have established a strong reputation for quality and global reach.

The 17th edition held at Kyushu University in Fukuoka attracted participants from over 20 countries, with strong representation from Asia, Europe, and North America. Co-sponsored by Beijing Spring Institute of Education Technology and Kyushu University, with technical support from Purdue University Northwest, Southern University of Science and Technology, De La Salle University-Manila, China West Normal University, and Bulacan State University.

Highlights included keynote speeches on innovation-driven e-systems, parallel tracks covering AI in education, blockchain for credentials, e-commerce analytics, and digital governance. Proceedings were archived in IEEE Xplore and indexed by Scopus and Ei Compendex, maintaining high publication standards.

Best presentation awards recognized outstanding contributions, and special sessions on emerging topics attracted significant audience engagement. Participants praised the organization, academic rigor, and networking opportunities that led to ongoing collaborations and journal submissions.

Official registration

Official Website: https://www.ic4e.net/

Registration Platform: Via online link at www.zmeeting.org after acceptance, and EasyChair for submission at easychair.org

Contact: Conference secretary via official website contact form

Registration Procedure:

Complete the Payment: Pay with credit card or bank transfer, payment link and bank account information found when clicking registration link indicated on notification letter. Update final paper and payment proof to online system.

Payment Confirmation: Confirmation email from conference secretary once payment is confirmed.

Official Receipt: Collected at on-site registration desk.

Requirements: Upload final paper, payment proof, registration form, and student verification if applicable. At least one author per paper must pre-register.

All official information should be obtained from the official website to ensure accuracy.

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