DATE
19 – 22 OCTOBER 2026
LOCATION
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Learnnected: Empowering Education in a Connected World
DATE
19 – 22 OCTOBER 2026
LOCATION
KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Learnnected: Empowering Education in a Connected World
Register for this conference today!
LEARNNECTED
Empowering Education in a Connected World
WCCE 2026 is the latest four-yearly conference of IFIP’s Technical Committee on Education (TC3). This event provides a unique platform for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to engage in meaningful discussions and collaborations.
“Participants will have the opportunity to take an active role in considering concerns and approaches for the future of technology in empowering teaching, training, and professional development through ICT. The conference encourages the sharing of knowledge and ideas about rapidly emerging practices in Computer Science Education (CSE), highlighting the vital role CSE plays in preparing creators of the future.”
WCCE 2026 also focuses on the importance of ensuring digital equity and access, exploring how these goals can be achieved across diverse communities. It will showcase examples of global and mobile opportunities for education, both in developed and developing countries. Attendees will gain access to the latest research and business solutions that have been successfully transformed into educational best practices with recognized outcomes.
The conference will demonstrate how inclusive and adaptive technologies have impacted and continue to influence both society and knowledge. Strategy and policy experts from international agencies, governments, research institutions, and academia will actively participate, providing valuable insights and guidance. Additionally, attendees will have the chance to network with world-leading teachers, educators, professionals, and technologists.
Interactive sessions will allow participants to share experiences with others, including leading technology developers, through innovative workshops on learning technologies. Finally, the event offers the opportunity to present your own work, research, developments, policy initiatives, and ideas, inspiring others through the wealth of contributions from international experts and speakers.
WCCE 2026 SPONSORS
We are immensely grateful for the generous support of our sponsors, whose contributions are pivotal in making WCCE 2026 a resounding success.
Register for this conference today!
KEY DATES
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
23rd June 2026
SUBMISSION REVIEWS
30th June 2026
NOTIFICATION OF REVIEWS
1st August 2026
Conference early bird registration deadline
15th August 2026
Conference registration deadline
15th September 2026
Conference presentation
19th to 22nd October 2026
The International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) is a worldwide organisation for researchers and professionals working in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). IFIP links currently 48 national societies and academies of science and operates on a non-governmental, non-profit basis.
MESSAGES
Message from the University of Pretoria
It is with great excitement and honour that I welcome you to the IFIP TC3 World Conference on Computers in Education (WCCE) 2026, to be held in one of the most iconic and inspiring locations in South Africa, the Kruger National Park. Under the theme “Learnnected: Empowering Education in a Connected World”, this conference aims to spark meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and innovation across global education communities.
As the host institution, the University of Pretoria is proud to lead this initiative, offering a space not only for rigorous academic exchange but also for immersive engagement with nature and culture.
Our theme reflects the urgent need to rethink how we teach, learn, and lead in a hyper-connected world, and invites us to explore how digital technologies can empower inclusive, sustainable, and contextually relevant education.
Whether you are a teacher, researcher, policymaker, technologist, or educational leader, I encourage you to bring your voice, your questions, and your experiences to the conversation. Better yet, submit a paper and join us in shaping the future of connected learning.
My heartfelt thanks go to the Local Organising Committee (LOC), the International Programme Committee (IPC), and our many supporters who are working behind the scenes to make this event possible. Your commitment, expertise, and generosity of spirit make WCCE 2026 not just a conference but a truly transformational experience.
We look forward to welcoming you to South Africa. Let us be inspired – together.
Prof. Hanlie SmutsHOD: Department of Informatics, Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology.
University of Pretoria
Message from the IFIP TC3 Chair
It is my great pleasure, as Chair of IFIP Technical Committee 3 (Education), to welcome you to the World Conference on Computers in Education (WCCE 2026).
For many decades, WCCE has brought together a global community of researchers, educators, practitioners and policy leaders committed to exploring how digital technologies can meaningfully enhance teaching and learning. The 2026 conference continues this tradition while inviting us to engage with one of the most pressing questions of our time: how education evolves in an increasingly connected world.
The theme “Learnnected: Empowering Education in a Connected World” encourages us to reflect on how learning, technologies and societies are becoming ever more interconnected. Across diverse contexts and education systems, we are navigating both the opportunities and the challenges that accompany rapidly evolving digital technologies.
This year’s conference will take place in the remarkable setting of Kruger National Park, South Africa, hosted by the University of Pretoria. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Professor Riana Steyn, the National Representative for South Africa to IFIP TC3, whose leadership and commitment have been instrumental in bringing WCCE 2026 to life, along with the dedicated members of the Local Organising Committee and the International Programme Committee.
WCCE offers a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, share research, and build collaborations across regions and disciplines. I warmly encourage you to join us—whether by presenting your work, participating in discussions, or engaging with colleagues from around the world who share a commitment to advancing education through technology.
I look forward to welcoming you to Kruger National Park in October 2026 for what promises to be an inspiring gathering of the global IFIP TC3 community.
Prof. Therese Keane
Chair, IFIP Technical Committee 3 (Education)
Technology Enhanced Learning
La Trobe University, Australia
VENUE: KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
The Kruger National Park, where this conference will be held, is one of the largest and most renowned game reserves in Africa, covering nearly 20,000 square kilometres. It is home to an extraordinary concentration of biodiversity, including the famous Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino
Get in touch
Conference Organisers
Phone: +27(0) 82 770 3855
Email: wcce@africamassive.co.za