International Conference on Competency-Based Education and Curriculum Design - (ICCBECD-26)


5th - 6th October, 2026 | Johannesburg, South Africa

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Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme organised around conference-aligned SDGs and their mapped Session Tracks.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 5–6 October 2026
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 6 SDGs SDGs 4, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 17
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

5 OCT 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session I

    SDG 4 · Quality Education

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Innovative Approaches to Competency-Based Education
    Track 02
    Curriculum Design for the 21st Century
    Track 03
    Assessment Methods in Competency-Based Frameworks
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session II

    SDG 8 · Decent Work and Economic Growth

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Digital Pedagogy and Educational Technology
    Track 05
    Active Learning Strategies for Student Engagement
    Track 06
    Collaborative Pedagogy in Higher Education
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
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Day 02

Conference Schedule

6 OCT 2026 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session III

    SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure ·SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Lifelong Learning and Curriculum Innovation
    Track 08
    Teacher Training for Competency-Based Education
    Track 09
    Policy and Curriculum Alignment in Education
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session IV

    SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities ·SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Enhancing Learning Outcomes through Curriculum Development
    Track 11
    Innovations in Assessment Methods for Higher Education
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
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Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
4 Quality Education 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 10 Reduced Inequalities 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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